transfer chances to stanford??

Transfer Students
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<p>I know this may be a bit of a stretch but I've been thinking recently that I would like to transfer to stanford and would just like some opinions about my chances.</p>

<p>Currently a freshman at Bucknell University with a 3.92gpa taking not flimsy courses.</p>

<p>I am the assisant capatin of the riding team, treasurer of the students helping animals club, and a darkroom monitor for photography club. </p>

<p>Technically I am undeclared, but I plan to major in Economics (you have to apply into the major here, you can't just declare it) with a minor in English (creative writing) and maybe philosophy. </p>

<p>1410 on SAT (650 math, 760 verbal) SAT2's: 720, 670, 640, 630, roughly a 3.4 hs gpa from a very difficult HS who has an excellent and well established relationship with stanford. </p>

<p>What do you think my chances are?? Thanks!</p>

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<p>bump......</p>

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<p>Anyone have an opinion?</p>

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<p>Go for it, with your gpa I think you have a competitive chance.</p>

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<p>your SATs might be a bit low, but I think you have a good chance (my stats are very similar to yours.</p>

<p>best of luck to both of us eh?)</p>

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<p>I think you have a decent chance at best. Stanford is pretty rough on transfers, and although you have a good GPA now it has to make up for only a decent SAT score, okay SAT2s, and not amazing high school grades. You have a chance though, so its totally worth applying. I would also look at Brown and Cornell as the easiest top 10 schools to get into, and also maybe Dartmouth and Penn where you have a shot.</p>

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<p>The percentage of accepted transfers is quite low so it'll be tough but not impossible. Your essays may carry the day for you -- as well as somehow establishing a personal contact with the riding program. May be worth a trip out there after the application's in.</p>

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<p>I'm also friends with people who are involved with the photography program there, if that makes any difference. Plus, one of my HS teachers who was more like a friend than anything is a stabford grad all the way up to her masters. Would it make a difference to have her write me a supplemental rec (she taught me for 3 years and wrote one of the regular college recs, so she knows me better than my college profs)?</p>

<p>thanks for the input!</p>

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<p>The rec would help, but a visit & personal contact would be preferred -- go home for spring break & pay a visit, but set it up beforehand -- good luck -- it's a fabulous place!!</p>