Transferring from St. John’s
First Semester: 3.64
SAT: 580 Reading, 540 Math, 630 Writing
High School GPA: 3.5? Our final report card did not include our GPAs so I’m kind of guessing here. Also my school did GPAs kind of funny… A 90 was considered a 3.2. My grades showed steady increase throughout HS.
Activities:
Started my own graphic and web design business through which I have worked with professional athletes, musicians, and models.
President of Spirit Club
Founding member of Marquee Club
President Student Ambassadors
Captain for Relay for life team
NHS
A little student government
Basketball
Consulting and designing for an up and coming marketing group with some high profile clientele
I originally applied in high school and was part of the group that was told they were accepted and later told that it was a mistake and deferred. Ultimately I got an offer to be on the waitlist but turned it down due to bitterness. I obviously regret that now. Really hoping to be accepted as a transfer. Any sort of input that anyone could give me on my chances or the transfer process in general would be greatly appreciated!
Would also help to mention that I applied to Lincoln Center as a New Media and Digital Design major. When I applied out of high school I applied to Gabelli at Rose Hill.
Nobody here works at Fordham and transfers are a lot different than EA or RD applicants as freshmen. So we dont know how it works.
However, I believe that your SAT scores are not required to be reported (why some colleges offer deferred admittance second semester freshmen year) and that may give them more flexibility.
Dont be bitter about college admissions, though we also experienced bitter disappointment (another school). Its a matrix of factors and largely a numbers game. Weird stuff happens.
But in your case, your SAT was well below the 1265 median SAT score and that likely is what caused your deferral. It doesnt mean you couldnt be successful at Fordham, if you work hard and are disciplined. You might do very well.
Rose Hill and Lincoln Center are very different campuses. Your change in major and campuses is noted and I just offer that I hope you are very certain as to why and where you are going. If so, then proceed on ahead.
My very general guess is you stand a decent chance of getting in. I think they require a 3.5 from an accredited college for transfers. I dont know what credits will transfer, so consider that as well. Fordham has a strict core requirement and its not very flexible. That goes into their decision as well. And Fordham is a lot more expensive than St. John’s. Are you a commuter? That could help save a lot of money if you live at home. Good luck.
@sovereigndebt
Thanks for the response! I kind of assumed that there wouldn’t be anyone actually in admissions at Fordham on here… Was just looking to see from people with past experiences. Definitely over being bitter. It was stupid to act that way. I like to think I’ve grown up a lot over the past year or so and that I would never act that way again. I’m definitely sure on what I’m doing here. A lot of thought has gone into it and I’m 100% ready to make the transition despite any hurdles I may have to jump. I appreciate the insight on my odds, and even though it’s just a ‘general guess’ it definitely helps a bit in calming my nerves while I wait for a decision! Also, they set their GPA requirement at 3.0 for transfers not 3.5
I don’t work in admissions and I don’t know Fordham’s policy, but my HS friend who transferred (she didn’t go to Fordham nor did she transfer to Fordham but she researched a number of schools) said that for the most part colleges do look at an applicant’s SATs and the HS transcript if he/she wants to transfer after one year of college since there is pretty limited data from college. For people transferring after two years of college when there is more of a track record, the HS record is not considered to be as important. I imagine different colleges can easily take different positions on this issue. Good luck to you.
@spirit77
I can definitely see that making sense. However, I also know numerous people who were rejected from a school out of HS and applied as a transfer the next year and got in. I appreciate the good luck!
Every school is a bit different in how they handle admissions, EA, RD and Transfers. Their own culture.
But in general, the SAT serves two purposes: can this student succeed here? And what does this score do to our reported scores and rankings? For transfers the latter question is not relevant so there is more flexibility. They do want to know if you can succeed and they sorta know what scores succeed and what scores fail…mixing in maturity and emotional health issues, finances and culture. No school wants a kid who doesnt fit academically, emotionally or socially…one doomed to failure. Because that also hurts the school…in graduation stats.
10 years ago kids with an 1150 got into Fordham. Today its less likely…by a bunch. Well below the 1265 median score. (Except of course athletes). BUT…that doesnt mean they wont do well at Fordham. There is the conundrum. So for delayed entry or transfers, its less a problem because it doesnt affect reported stats. They are only required to report “admitted students stats and enrolled students stats first semester freshmen year class.” All the rest they can bury.
Not a guarantee mind you. Just a factor. Good luck.