Transfer Aid and Chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z College of William and Mary
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<p>I am a freshman at Fordham University and want to transfer for next year. I got a 3.491 GPA (in the Global Business honors program) first semester and have SAT score of 1480 (old scale) or 2150 with writing. I earned a 33 on the ACT, and had a 3.98 GPA in high school. I was also a national merit scholar. What are my chances of getting accepted to William and Mary? I was admitted to William and Mary, my dream school, prior to enrolling at Fordham, but turned it down for financial reasons. I have a solid list of involvement in extracurricular programs with an emphasis on music. I already have earned a leadership position in an a cappella group, and performed at Carnegie Hall. I have pursued a curriculum dictated by Fordham's requirements and the requirements of the program: Honors MacroEconomics, Honors Business Math, Philosophy of Human Nature, Faith and Critical Reasoning (Theology) and Composition 2</p>

<p>AP Scores: Chem 4, Calc 5, Engl 5s on both, Euro 5, US 5
What are my chances for admission for Fall 2012?</p>

<p>I will be able to enroll if accepted, despite my financial circumstances remaining largely unchanged, if I receive the same aid package as last time. Is admission for transfers need-blind and is aid available for transfers?</p>

<p>Also, even with Fordham's core thanks to AP credits and honors program changes, I have some flexibility in course selection for Spring 2012. I must take Honors MicroEconomics and Global Business Readings, but I have some flexibility. Options include BioPsychology, Modern Irish Literature, Intro to Music History, Intro to Politics, Intro to International Politics, Intro to Sociology, and another theology course. In terms of the General Education Requirements, I took many music courses in high school, and I took through French 4. Do you have any advise on courses that would make me a more appealing candidate for transfer admission or potentially ease the transfer process?</p>

<p>I apologize for the length, but I remain passionate about William and Mary. I hope I may still join the Tribe.</p>

<p>Thank you for your time!</p>

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<p>If you applied for freshman admission last year you can apply to transfer by using the Re-open application this year ([William</a> & Mary - Reopen Applicants](<a href=“http://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/applicationprocess/reopenapplicants/index.php]William”>http://www.wm.edu/admission/undergraduateadmission/applicationprocess/reopenapplicants/index.php)) which is a much more simplified process.</p>

<p>Financial aid is open to transfer students and we are need blind just as we are for freshmen applicants. We cannot promise that your aid package will not change but if your family’s financial circumstances haven’t changed it is likely we’ll be able to offer a similar package.</p>

<p>As for courses, we’d recommend a science course (biopsych would be okay but we’d recommend a hard science like bio, chem or physics), a history course and then either the lit course or IR/soc/music course you mentioned. That would provide a nice well-rounded schedule for your first few semesters.</p>

<p>We no longer provide “chance me” info in CC (see the top post in this forum) but we encourage you to review other transfer chance me posts, our blog and our website for more info.</p>

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<p>I am a freshman in college, using the reopen application. A recommendation from a current college professor is not part of the reopen application checklist, but if I think it would strengthen my application, should I send one in?</p>

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<p>You certainly can if you wish. Note that we’ll have your recommendations from your original application so you’ll already have some on file.</p>