Transfer from Penn State to other schools?

<p>Hello I am currently a freshman at Penn State University majoring in "energy business and finance" and I am going to apply to a few schools this fall in the beginning of my sophomore year to transfer in as a junior. The schools I am applying to are Upenn, Villanova, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, American and Georgetown. Here are my projected stats and e.c.'s by that time.</p>

<p>Stats
-College GPA: 3.8-3.9
-36 credits from freshman year
-Essays will be of high caliber
-2-3 very strong letters of recommendation from close professors
-Enrolled in the Penn State honors college
-Dean's List both semesters
-Penn State Superior Academic Achievement Award</p>

<p>E.C.'s
-Residential Advisor
-Tutor at the writing center
-Residence Hall Council
-Political Science Club
-Ski and snowboard club
-Penn State Honors Society
-Volunteer at the salvation army
-Volunteer at habitat for humanity
-Volunteer coaching
-Volunteer at local state park doing environmental work
-A good amount of international experience in the past
-International Volunteer work in Belize this upcoming summer
-Research in energy economics at the University (hopefully happening next year)
-Internship at Peco Energy (Philadelphia Pa)
-Intern and employee at local psychology firm 3 consecutive summers throughout high school
-Play the piano and baseball</p>

<p>Other factors
-White (Caucasian)
-Family Income $250,000 per year (no financial aid needed)
-Both parents have college degrees
-I want to transfer to a school with a more learning focused environment
-I also prefer to be in the city.
-Need to be closer to home(health reasons) </p>

<p>-If you do not believe I am qualified please leave some advice as to how I could better qualify myself! (improve my transcripts and e.c.'s and what not)</p>

<p>-Please chance me and thanks for your time.</p>

<p>bumpity bump</p>

<p>Your stats are good and you have a lot of EC’s but I know at least a few schools on your list require SAT/ACT scores and possibly high school transcripts as well which could make a difference in your acceptance. However, based on the info you provided you seem like a strong candidate. Best of Luck getting the heck out of PSU!</p>

<p>Thanks and I am retaking SAT’s and am projecting between a 2100-2200 so if I can manage that I will be in good shape.</p>

<p>Any other thoughts anyone?</p>