Transfer Application

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I know that MIT is extremely competitive to get into. But I was curious if anyone knows how good of an application you have to have to be admitted for transfer. I only had a ~3.0 GPA in high school, and only above average SAT scores. (This is not due to a lack in competence, rather because I was extremely ill for about five years).</p>

<p>Anyways, I am now entering my 4th semester in college. I have a 4.0, and have taken 2 semesters of chemistry, 2 semesters of calculus, 1 semester of calc-based physics, 2 semesters of English, 1 psychology course, an anthropology course, and will be taking physics 2, calc 3, and a intro to java programming course this spring. Additionally, I have quite a few extracurriculars like volunteering and clubs. I worked as a lab assistant in a chemistry research lab this summer, and have just started working as a more permanent biochemistry lab assistant. To me this seems like a good track record over the last two years, but would I really have any chance at MIT? I appreciate any feedback.</p>

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<p>Madtown1:
While no one here can tell you what your chances are, I believe they are non-zero - very competitive but there is always a chance. </p>

<p>I speak from experience when I say that. I was in a similar position, and was accepted as a transfer. </p>

<p>Keep a realistic perspective by having your “safety school” applications in place in parallel. </p>

<p>Sure, it’s competitive, but you’ll never know if you don’t try. All the best.</p>