<p>Hey everyone, I'm currently a freshman at Brown and just realized that it's not the best fit for me. Socially, the school is amazing but I really miss the intimacy I could have with professors that I had in high school; at Brown, as an economics major (the most popular major), it's just not possible. My GPA for this semester looks like a 3.67 so far so I would like to know what my chances are. I just don't like the feel of a large university; I really learn best when I interact closely with my professors.</p>
<p>High School:
31 ACT
1840 SAT
AP: AP Calculus AB (5), AP Calculus BC (5), AP Biology (4), AP Chemistry (5), AP US History (4), AP World History (3), AP Spanish Lang (5), AP English Lang (3), AP English Lit (3), AP Stats (3), AP US Government (3).
Sports: Varsity Wrestling (State Qualifier), Varsity Cross Country, JV Track and Field, JV Football
Activities: Key Club (VP), California Scholarship Federation (President), Debate Team (Treasurer), AVID (VP), Fontana Conservation Club, Math Club (President), volunteer tutoring every week.</p>
<p>Brown:
3.67 GPA
Activities: Brown Band, Alzheimer's Activists, Brown Investment Group, Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts Club, Applied Math Departmental Undergraduate Group (Communications Officer), volunteering at a local elementary school and retirement home for dementia patients.</p>
<p>I know the transfer rates are low but I really just want to know my chances so if anyone can help me out that would be great. Also, in case my GPA is a 3.33 would my chances be terrible? Does Pomona take factor in that's an Ivy League school?</p>
<p>Hey, so I’m a brand new transfer student here, and it’s great. I can’t really speak about the size or intimacy of the econ department here, but I would advise you to do some research about the department (I think econ is like the most or second most popular major here). I’m almost sure it’s going to be more intimate than Brown, but that’s the extent that I can speak with authority about it (geology and art double major here).</p>
<p>Let me emphasize that transfer rates are low (like 8 percent this year if I remember), so that means that it’s basically a crapshoot. You’ll be up against a whole lot of very qualified people. With that said I just checked and my own GPA coming in and it was a 3.33. So it’s totally possible! I really think the school looks at you holistically and decides from there. To be honest I think, the ivy connection is less of a causation and more of a correlation. I think with a school like this (ewww I’m sounding kinda pretentious…) it generally attracts people that are already academically very strong, therefore the transfers generally come from schools where that already exists. Do know though that an ivy school is not a straight ticket in. We have two people transfer from ivies this year, but also three from cc’s so it’s a real mix. </p>
<p>My advice is to just apply and see. Things like this are probably the most crapshoot-y-est things besides lotteries. If you have any other questions or anything really feel free to ask here or in a message! Sorry if this isn’t super helpful. I kinda just found myself here while procrastinating on a paper.</p>
<p>I would really try to justify why Pomona is the ideal choice for you, if your goal is to find intimacy (any small liberal arts college can do that). Every transfer that I personally know communicated well in their application how they’d take advantage of the unique resources and opportunities at Pomona. Instead of portraying why Pomona would be right for you (and with such a broad reason), advertise yourself! Show what you’d contribute for Pomona.</p>
<p>I am also considering transferring to Pomona as a rising sophomore for Fall 2014. I’m currently at a huge public research university and I also miss the intimate class sizes. However, seeing as how I am a pre-health student majoring in the sciences, I’m somewhat worried that I’d be giving up research opportunities with the professional schools around my university. I know that students can get research positions at Pomona with teachers, but how extensive/cutting edge is the research?</p>
<p>Also, my university is in Los Angeles but I don’t have a car and am not originally from Southern California. Does Pomona still expect me to be able to schedule that overnight stay/interview?</p>
<p>TheEarlyBird- you can get to Pomona College via the San Bernardino Line at LA Union Station. Get off at the Claremont stop and walk 2 blocks and you’re there. You return the same way. Hope this makes it easier for you to come and visit!</p>
<p>I am also looking to transfer to Pomona, from probably the same school as theearlybird by the description.
I applied and got rejected as a freshman applicant and now I am applying as a sophomore… Probably decent GPA like 3.75 or so…
Will my rejection from last year have an impact?</p>