<p>I’m currently a sophomore, and am looking to tranfer to Barnard for my jr/sr years. I was just hoping someone could help me out and weigh in on my chances.</p>
<p>High School (not too important since I’m already a sophomore):
SAT - Math:760 Verbal:660
SATII - Math I:720, Writing:670, Amer. Hist.:760, Euro. Hist.:720
Tons of EC’s
HS GPA of 3.8 UW, 4.2 W
Rank: 7/350</p>
<p>and on to college:
GPA: 3.7 (but I do have an upward trend… 3.4, 3.7, 4.0)
A few select EC’s that I concentrate on
Amazing professor recommendation, and from the feedback I’ve gotten good essays.</p>
<p>If any past transfers have an opinion that would be great. I didn’t apply to Barnard as a freshman, and truly regret it, so I’m hoping for the best next year. Thanks!</p>
<p>I'm just a student, so this is all in my opinion:</p>
<p>I would say that you have a good shot at getting in, especially with your upward trend in grades. (To me at least) It shows you've worked harder each semester to improve. At this point, I would not concentrate on your numbers, though. You don't have any control over the GPA's you've already gotten and the E.C.'s you've already done. </p>
<p>I think it's so much more important for transfers to show Barnard why they are a good fit for the school. I really think they want you to show them, loud and clear, why you want to transfer specifically to Barnard. What is at Barnard that you can't find at your previous school or that you can't find at another school? They want to see that you've thought alot about your reasons for transfer and are sure that Barnard is for you.</p>
<p>I also think it's important for your application to present a wholistic picture of you. You're intelligent, and they will see that in your numbers. In the end, IMO, you want the application reader to come away having a sense of who you are, what you care about, what you have accomplished, and what you hope to accomplish in the future. It should read much less like a resume (as (edit:)freshman applications often read, I think) and more like a story, like pieces to your puzzle. I feel like if they don't know anything about you other than your numbers, then they can't tell whether or not you'll be a good fit and are less likely to admit you. </p>
<p>It may sound cheesy, but look inward, know what you really want, and and convey that in every single one of your answers. Like I said, you can't change your grades, but you do have control over the way that they see you. Take advantage of that!</p>
<p>thanks so much for your reply. i have been working really hard on my essays to present why i would like to go to barnard, and why i think it will be a much better fit than my current school.</p>
<p>it's just so stressful applying to school (as i'm sure you know), and i thought i was done until grad school applications, but here i am applying to transfer.</p>
<p>I was wondering if previously being admitted to Barnard would improve one's chances? I was admitted last year for the Class of 2010 and wish now that I had gone. I actually wish I had applied for ED because I love Barnard so much.</p>
<p>Chickie,
I think you should contact the admissions office. I know that some colleges keep hold of admissions files for 2 years, just in case someone changes their mind (as you are doing) -- so they are able to reopen the file very quickly. I don't know about Barnard --- but I think you would get the best answer, including procedures to follow, by contacting the people in charge. If there isn't something close to guaranteed admission, you might at least avoid having to resubmit things like your test scores. I am sure Barnard will want to know what you have been doing this year, of course -- if you have been doing something interesting with a gap year or if you have good grades at another college, I would think that could only help.</p>
<p>There's no set GPA, just as there's no set GPA for first-year admission. If you want to transfer, plan on being competitive, not just grade-wise but be well-rounded and passionate.</p>