<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>Unfortunately, the only school I know about is Elon, and I’d say you have nothing to worry about getting in there. I’ve applied myself Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks. UTampa was what I considered my safety school. I’m not particularly interested in attending, but I would rather be there than RIT. </p>
<p>Charleston seems like a good school in a great area. My only concern is their minimum 3.0 GPA requirement for OOS transfers. I will still complete my application, but they won’t be able to make a decision until my final grades are in.</p>
<p>I’d still love suggestions if anyone knows any similar schools that I have a chance at. </p>
<p>Great. Know anything about UNC-Asheville? What life is like there and what kind of reputation the school holds? I’m a fly-fisherman, so I’d love to be in the mountains! Such a beautiful area. However, I do plan on going to graduate school so reputation will be somewhat important. </p>
<p>Hey I’m currently a student at Flagler. I really enjoy it. Nice weather, small class sizes, & a laid back atmosphere. I’d say your chances of admission are pretty good. What do you want to do with a psych BA? If it’s research, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend Flagler. But you’ll get a great theoretical foundation & prep for grad school. Your essays are a very important part of your ap. Also come down for am interview & tour if you can!</p>
<p>That’s great! Nice to hear from a current student. I’m looking to get a Ph.D. eventually. Unsure whether I want to get it in clincal or experimental/cognitive psychology. Most likely clinical. Just today I spoke with admissions and the gentleman I spoke to was from near my hometown which was pretty cool. I think I made a good impression over the phone. Also, I plan on visiting during my spring break, which I’m really excited about. What’s your major?</p>
<p>Oh hah I guess I forgot to mention that I am a psy student myself (sophomore)! I also want to get a Phd in Clinical (it’s very competitive) but I’ll be applying to experimental masters programs as well just in case. I’m a student ambassador so maybe you’ll have me as your tour guide hah how funny! But anyway, psych is pretty big at Flagler & I really like the program. You’ll need to be active in your pursuit of intensive research experience (I’ve applied to summer programs around the nation) because Flagler is still pretty young & not every professor has a lab. It’s not like at FSU where you could attain a lab position relatively easily. But you’ll get 100 times more personal attention etc. at Flagler. There are also counseling internships available in close proximity.</p>
<p>Haha… That’d be something! I’m really impressed with what I’ve heard about Flagler’s psych program. I don’t anticipate having too much of a problem finding research and I’ll be applying to several summer programs. I’ll be sure to let you know once I get my admission decision. Thanks again for your help.</p>
<p>Rodney- Elon is most likely out of the question. I’ll send a PM explaining. </p>
Good luck.</p>