Transfer Chances to Brown, Cornell, Gtown SFS, and Duke

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guy,</p>

<p>I have a 3.70 GPA at Davidson and will have taken 3 300+ level classes and 1 200+ level class. I am currently a freshmen and will be applying for sophomore standing. I have strong ECs as well, primarily that I took a gap year before coming here and studied at a German University for a year on a government scholarship. As well, all of my other kinds of extracurriculars fall into the same international relations category, which was exemplified by that government scholarship, so I have shown determination/linear progression in that field of study.</p>

<p>Obviously, as well, recommendations really aren't an issue. In terms of my high school standing, I was in the top 15%-20% of a prestigious private school and have a 2100 SAT score (720 CR, 660M, 720 WR)</p>

<p>My weakest point is probably my highschool transcript which, though still very solid, is just not as excellent as I have been doing since that time. Also, my SAT scores are only okay, but I was wondering since I took that gap year if, since it has been 2 years since highschool, the admissions will look at me like a sophomore and therefore will put less emphasis on my highschool transcript.</p>

<p>Anyway, with all of this, I was under the impression I would have pretty strong transfer chances. But I was wondering...do schools realize that not all College grading policies are the same, because Davidson is a real ball buster so I hope they realize that. Anyway, please let me know what my chances are. Thanks so much.</p>

<p>What do you guys think my chances are at Cornell, Brown, Duke, and Gtown?</p>

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<p>Why aren't there strong IR schools on your list other than Gtown? You'd have a great argument from transfer at Tufts or JHU.</p>

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<p>Theres nothing wrong with those schools. I just felt like they didn't fit me when I visited previously thats all. Do you think I have a shot at Gtown SFS?</p>

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<p>Yes, I think you have a shot. I think transfers making a good case for the fit have the best shot.</p>

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<p>Yep, less emphasis on your high school transcript. And Davidson's rep will weigh in your favor. You have a strong shot at Cornell and Gtown. Duke and Brown take fewer transfers, but your chances are decent.</p>

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<p>pretty good chances simply because the colleges do know the ball busters and a 3.7 at davidson is near pro-status so you have about a 2/3 chance at all of those</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your comments. Wish me goodluck!</p>