Transfer Chances for BU, Michigan State, Rutgers

Transfer Students
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<p>Hey guys, I'm currently a sophomore at the University of Texas at Arlington as an Advertising Major. Never applied there, as I got in there via the UT-Austin CAP program (Texas applicants probably know what I mean). Unfortunately, I messed up on the math requirement of the program (got an D with a hardass teacher) instead of dropping it like I should've. Thus, that has messed up my GPA.</p>

<p>I have every intention to get out of there. UT Arlington is incredibly boring!! Little to no school pride. Also, I really want to get into a good advertising program. Academically, I don't feel like I'm part of an academically challenging environment at all. Almost feels like I'm in high school sometimes.</p>

<p>In any case:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.0 flat.
Trying out for: Fall 08
Schools: BU, Michigan State, Rutgers, and (maybe) UT Austin.</p>

<p>Quick questions:</p>

<p>-I've noticed that my ECs appear somewhat lacking. I've participated in intrumeral Basketballs tournaments and practice (literally) at the gym for 2 hours a day. I wish to tryout for the basketball team (UT Arlington did not hold a tryout the past year and this semester). How much would that hinder my chances?</p>

<p>-Does anyone know any other good advertising programs I have a remote chance of getting into? I considered U of Florida, Syracuse and U of Illinois Urbana as well, but my GPA does not help me at all.</p>

<p>-How much will my high school grade matter, considering my sophomore status?</p>

<p>-Should I wait one more semester all together?</p>

<p>Feel free to comment, anything helps!!!!! If i left detail u feel is necessary to state, let me know!</p>

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<p>Rutgers- is very unlikely b/c your out of state and a 3.0 is not considered competitive for the school let alone an OOS applicant</p>

<p>BU- is very unlikely </p>

<p>Michigan State- I think you have a better shot there than the latter </p>

<p>UT Austin- dont know much about this school for instate applicants </p>

<p>I would wait one more semester and try to get your grades up to about a 3.3+ which will then make you competitive for all of the schools your applying to.</p>

<p>Sophmore status doesnt help as much as junior status, so i would suggest you wait
"I don't feel like I'm part of an academically challenging environment at all."</p>

<p>well dont mention this in the essay, b/c that it is not going to be believable when you have a 3.0 flat</p>

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<p>..........Bump........</p>

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<p>ixjunitxi is right for the most part; that 3.0 is a killer.</p>