<p>Freshman from College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, ME (small/unknown but selective hippy school in Maine) trying to transfer into Trinity College (CT).</p>
<p>My stats:
College:
GPA: 3.62
Midterm grades: 4.0
Written Evaluations: Very Good
Recommendation: Very Good, from professor who taught me in 2 classes, including one senior-level.
Course-load: 3 intro, 4 junior level, 2 senior level
Work Study: 12 hours a week</p>
<p>Extra: Completed independent research on light pollution/ GIS work funded by NASA. Will be published soon. Sent college relevant information and final GIS map.</p>
<p>H.S.
GPA: 3.3 - 2.8 first 2 years, 3.5 junior/ senior
Course load: First 2 years: all honors; Junior: IB; Senior: Multiple independent studies, including one in Human Ecology
ACT: 28 Composite, 12 writing
ECs: several, nothing long term
Volunteering: Soccer coach for 2 years
High School rarely sends graduates to top schools</p>
<p>Other Factors:
Interview: Very Good
I'm from Hartford (where trinity is located)
Will be working 2 internships in Hartford this summer, one attempting to halt urban sprawl which Hartford and arguably Trinity is a victim of.
Expressed a lot of interest in volunteering in Hartford throughout college
Any thoughts?</p>
<p>You can have my spot. :)</p>
<p>haha Thanks cavs019, although trinity's transfer acceptance rate should still be as low as ever given the surplus of 2010ers.</p>
<p>Anyone else have any thoughts?</p>
<p>I think you have a good shot. Your extra curricular already make you seem more motivated than 95% of the student body. That, and I know a lot of kids leaving.</p>
<p>just curious... what are your reasons... because trinity is going to be VERY different from anything described as hippie....</p>
<p>Thanks Cavs</p>
<p>Maybe Transfer: I know that Trinity is the exact opposite of College of the Atlantic, which is essentially what I want. Trinity has tons of people that have completely different philosophies than me, extensive resources (at least compared to COA), and its in the middle of a slum, as opposed to next to Acadia National Park. Trinity presents an intellectual atmosphere in the middle of the real world. One of my biggest reasons for wanting to go to trinity is that I want to really work and learn in Hartford, and their urban engagement options really allow that. It might sound strange, but I tend to thrive on adversity and diversity, and having no one to debate has been tough here. Plus, I have many friends at Trinity already, so I am not worried about the social aspects too much.</p>
<p>My friend at Trinity just told me that literally 100's of juniors are being forced off campus next year because of the housing shortage. I indicated that I wouldn't need housing and my essay clearly says that I am from Hartford, but still - how do you guys think the housing situation will affect my chances?</p>
<p>I think if anything it helps because there is one less student they need too account for with regard to housing. Also, I think your passion for getting involved in urban areas (something Trinity desperately needs) almost makes you a shoe in. That said, it is extremely competitive but you have as good a shot as anyone.</p>
<p>housing always affects transfer admissions. bummer. </p>
<p>i have two friends here at brown who transferred OUT of trinity. just sayin...</p>
<p>My main concern is that even though Trinity is becoming a less desirable school to top students, the college is unusually selective this year because of the housing shortage. So even though they wouldn't have to worry about housing with me, the sheer fact that they are admitting fewer students means that the bar should be higher...</p>
<p>As for your two friends at Brown, I understand that many of Trinity's best students are transferring to "better" schools. But this actually has its benefits. Trinity still has top notch resources and professors, but the students aren't as ambitious as in the past. This means that its easier to be a big fish...</p>
<p>This is very true, I've established some phenomenal relationships with professors here who have more than gone out of their way to help make my experience the best it could possibly be. I'm leaving for Cornell next year however.</p>
<p>You might want to check out Reed College. It has a bit more of a conservative atmosphere, which might appeal to you.</p>
<p>haha j/k ;)</p>
<p>I've heard great things about Trinity. Just be careful around Hartford, it's not the safest area around.</p>
<p>good luck</p>