Transfer Chances

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Applying for Fall 2016 as Sophomore

I attended a highly ranked and notoriously rigorous high school where GPAs were not weighted, and the average was about a 3.4
My HS GPA: 2.87, however for junior and senior year my GPA was a 3.1 (hopefully the upward trend will reflect positively on my high school grades)
Throughout high school played 4 years of varsity soccer and track, captain of the soccer team and received the coaches award, held Student Government position for four years and participated in a volunteer program in a foreign country, volunteered at a home for the elderly, as well as a peer mentorship program at my high school.

SAT Score: 1870, not very strong, I have strong AP scores but that definitely won’t make up for this

Two Internships as a Summer Analyst at Hedge Funds in Washington, DC

I currently attended a highly ranked NESCAC school (liberal arts school in the northeast).
My College GPA: 3.451 (However I received all As and one B in a subject I do not intend to major in)
I am on the Honor Council at my college, I am on the Student Advisory Board for a Freshman Program, I participate in two community service organizations, I play club soccer and I am on the varsity rowing team.

I have good recommendations and a personal letter from the Dean, who I got to know well since I served on the Honor Council.

In addition I was involved in a severe accident but have chosen to return to school in the spring so I could finish the academic year in order to give myself a better chance of transferring. The accident has not impacted my grades but is mentioned on my application.

I want to transfer because the major I want to pursue is not available at my college and the opportunities are limited, I desire to be in a more diverse community with a vibrant city/surrounding area.

Any input is appreciated.

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There isn’t much information out there about transfers. I think your record is pretty good. It is very impressive you were able to get yourself such impressive internships. Lehigh is known for judging students on their potential not just their grades and scores. I do not think they are looking for perfect scores but go-getters like you who get great internships! I think it might matter if there is room in the area you are interested in studying. Lehigh does a great job of making such all the engineers get the classes they need when they need them. I have heard horror stories about students at other engineering schools experiencing trouble getting into required classes.

I am glad you have recovered from your accident! Hang in there!