Applying for Fall 2016 as Sophomore - Out of State (Will it be much harder?)
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.