<p>Is it easier to transfer to a certain school (i.e. harvard) if you were waitlisted during freshman applications (i.e high school)? Or does it not matter at all.</p>
<p>Hmm...I don't know. It can't hurt though! It probably has a bit of an advantage because if you were waitlisted then you were qualified they just had too many people so if you apply as a transfer it shows your interest in the school!</p>
<p>Your transfer app will only be considered amongst the pool of transfers. So, your Frosh app pretty much goes to the incinerator. Could you imagine the expense of maintaining a database of all applicants these schools receive every year?</p>
<p>Now, if you're a 2nd year transfer then they will look at SATs and HS stats. If you are a 3rd year transfer many schools won't ask for your SAT/HS stats.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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<p>That is incorrect; Harvard actually retains all applicant data, whether accepted or rejected. Of course, after a certain number of years the data are destroyed, but that is far beyond the typical transfer timeline.</p>
<p>Rice, on the other hand, only retains the applicant's SAT scores.</p>
<p>I was waitlisted at UChicago as a freshman applicant (denied place on list, stupidly).</p>
<p>I was rejected when I applied as a sophomore transfer.</p>
<p>Just one situation, though.</p>