Transfer GPA confusion.

Transfer Students
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<p>I'm looking to transfer schools next fall so, the fall of 2011. At this point my GPA is nothing to be proud of. I had a few surgeries as I started college and so on. Anyways, as of the end of summer semester I have a 2.4. Certainly not what I'd like it to be. I intend to take 13 credits this fall, unfortunately, only 9 of them count because one isn't considered a college level course ( the whole math placement test thing). I'm definitely not a bad student. I got all A's and a B last semester as well as an A in my summer courses. There's definitely been an increase in grade performance since i've been healthy. </p>

<p>Now, this fall, if all goes well, I'll have a 2.8-2.9 according to what my counselor and I have worked out. Because of college deadlines I have to apply by my winter break, so around the December-January area. Being that my GPA will be below a 3.0 I'm having a hard time believing I'll be accepted anywhere, even though I'll have about 45 credits. I will be going back in the spring, followed by a summer semester as well. My question is, will the advisors take in to account that my GPA will change between now and my attendance to at minimum a 3.0? It would make sense to me to assume that with the good grades I've been getting that my GPA will be just fine when I intend to attend.</p>

<p>None of the schools I'm applying to are exceptionally hard. Michigan State is my first choice, which requires a 2.0 minimum and math and english classes, both of which I got A's in. Though a 3.0 is obviously better. I'm also looking to apply to Western Michigan (though not my favorite) Indiana University (long shot) and University of Minnesota-Mankato (Absolute yes) </p>

<p>Any help would be appreciated!</p>

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<p>@ eLynn07, the response to your inquiry is yes, the admissions committee and or advisors will take into consideration your improving grade trends as this displays a sense of maturity or illustrates a certain predicament that you dealt with and overcame. Basically, here since you had inevitable circumstances(surgeries and others) you didn’t possess any control over these issues, which is why I would recommend that you inscribe an additional letter explaining what had gone awry and how this hampered your performance. Additionally, the transfer process is normally a holistic approach meaning that they(admissions) take everything into account, ranging from grades, extracurricular(s), internships, work experience, etc… Hence don’t lose hope in that you’ll be a less competitive applicant, make sure your strengths shine through on paper, and remember that being persistent will get you extremely far in life and anything is attainable if you prioritize well. </p>

<p>Best, Dave</p>