Transfer Chances, MA schools

Transfer Students
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<p>Crossposting this in hopes of getting some more feedback. :)</p>

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<p>I'm entering my graduation term at a South Florida community college and aim to transfer up north (preferably MA) after receiving my AA...</p>

<p>Desperately seeking some advice regarding my chances at the following schools:
Wellesley (top choice)
Mt. Holyoke (top choice)
Smith
Amherst (long shot, I know)
Boston University</p>

<p>Major: English/Political Science
Possible Minor: Philosophy</p>

<p>My stats:
Biracial female (Indonesian/White)
20 years old</p>

<p>HS: did not graduate (compelling reasons)/GED recipient
HS GPA: 3.66 (Honors and AP student; Honor Roll/High Honor Roll)</p>

<p>SAT I: 1) 1390 (V800 M590) 2) 1360 (V760 M600)</p>

<p>At Community College:
Entered in August 2003/Graduate May 2005 (finished AA program early)
GPA: 3.88
Coursework: rigorous. 15-19 credit load per semester. Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, Statistics + poli sci, english, other humanities courses. (I didn't softball despite the fact I'm an English major!)
Grades: Straight As excepting two Bs in non-major subjects (Math/Anthropology).</p>

<p>Extracurricular @ CC:
Student Government Association: Secretary, Vice-President (Fall-Winter 2003-4) (250+ volunteer hours)</p>

<p>Phi Theta Kappa (Honors Society): Chairperson (various committees), Secretary, recently elected President, Editor of official regional (Florida) newsletter (elected office) (200+ volunteer hours)</p>

<p>Strongly involved in college affairs (serve as student representative on collegewide committees, etc.)</p>

<p>Other accomplishments while at CC:
All-USA Academic Team Nominee
Awarded English Department's Honors Award (1 recipient/entire campus)
State poetry award (First Place)
Outstanding member award (Student Government)
Published author (lit magazines)
Dean's/President's List</p>

<p>I can write strong essays and I have excellent recommendations from high-level faculty and admin (Deans and Dept. Heads)... I'll be leaving CC with my AA and a surplus of credits, so I'm hoping admissions will place more weight on my college achievements than on my high school record.</p>

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<p>Hmm, just got my grades back for this past semester. My GPA's a 3.9 now. :)</p>

<p>Comments/advice would also still be very much appreciated.</p>

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<p>SAT I: 1) 1390 (V800 M590) 2) 1360 (V760 M600)</p>

<p>Woah... 800 VERBAL AND 590 MATH!!! WTF YOU STUDY OUT OF FOR VERBAL!?!?!?!??</p>

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<p>I'd say you're fine with BU
I would also expect you to get in at Mount Holyoke and Smith</p>

<p>but thats' all based on friends I have who go to their schools - their stats were MUCH lower than yours and they're all there. Good luck. Still apply to all the schools though and don't be disapointed if a "safety" rejects you - sometimes with transfers they simply don't have enough room etc. It's always a gamble. But MA (Amherst and Boston) is a great place to go to school!</p>

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<p>lol, I actually didn't study for the verbal at all... Either time.</p>

<p>lizze: thanks for the feedback! MA is my home-state (my family and I moved down south when I was 6); I'd love to go back!</p>

<p>I know this whole transfer thing is a gamble... Honestly, it's so nervewracking. But, hope for the best, prepare for the worst -- that's my motto (as morbid as it may seem ;P).</p>