<p>For a variety of reasons, I plan to apply as a transfer applicant to CMU from my current school, Emory University. Here is my background:</p>
<p>SAT: 1430
Final High school gpa: 3.75 (midyear gpa: 3.9)
Hopeful first semester gpa: 3.8 +
Solid activities
Accepted to CMU Humanities and Social Sciences program, but declined.</p>
<p>My question is this following:</p>
<p>With regards to probability, should I apply for the Spring 06 term or the Fall 06 term? If I apply in the spring and don't make it, does that hurt my chances of making it in the fall? How much does it count that I have already been accepted to the program I want to transfer into? Will the admissions dept. be hesitent to offer me a second spot when I rejected their first offer?</p>
<p>If anyone has a similar story to mine or wants to offer any relavent advice, I'd be happy to hear it.</p>