<p>I am a first-year student at the Rochester Institute of Technology, majoring in Biomedical Sciences. I knew after my first quarter here that I wanted to transfer. The environment is extremely high-stress and fast-paced. The student body is closed-minded and generally anti-social. The weather is terrible to boot. I have decided that I would like to major in Psychology at a smaller, more liberal institution in a warmer climate. I would appreciate some opinions on my chances at the schools I mentioned.</p>
<p>High School GPA: ~3.4 unweighted(nationally ranked public school in PA)
SAT: 1250/1600 and 1900/2400
Current college GPA: 2.6(All A's and B's first quarter save one D in precalculus, pitiful, I know. I currently have an A in calculus)
Expected GPA after winter quarter: ~3.1
Expected GPA after spring quarter: ~3.4
Clubs: RIT Ambulance member and Premedical Association member</p>
<p>I missed a considerable amount of time earlier in the academic year due to an emergency appendectomy. </p>
<p>Because of my major, my course load had been science and math heavy, with only one liberal arts course(intro to psychology). </p>
<p>My mother suffered from a traumatic head injury caused by a car accident. She has since struggled with major memory loss, depression and anxiety. Her condition has given me a unique perspective on mental illness allowing me to write meaningful essays explaining my desire to study psychology. </p>
<p>If there's any other information that may help, let me know and I'll post it.</p>
<p>I'm still looking for other schools to apply to if anyone has suggestions.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance,
Michael</p>