<p>I currently go to University of Houston and thinking about transfering. At the end of my first year I will have around 32-35 hours and am predicting I should have a 4.0-3.9 GPA for sure. Plenty, plenty of extra-curricualars such as manager of a store, head counselor for a camp for 2 years, etc. Only problem is high school record. Rank is top 34% (213/623) 3.2/4.0 GPA, and 1020/1600 SAT scores (1560/2400) Have not taken any SAT 2's or AP classes. Although high school record is bad, college record is excellent. </p>
<p>The classes I took/will take for my first year are art history, history 2, history 1, political science 1, introduction to ethics, english 1, english 2, microeconomics, philosophy: introduction to the mind, introduction to sociology, and physical geology. I have not taken any math classes, but I plan to take them in the summer of '07, but those won't transfer before the deadline. Are those decent classes to take to guarantee admission?</p>
<p>However, will I have any chance at transfering? If so, how much of a chance? Long shot, likely, most likely or guaranteed? Thanks yall, I NEEEED to know soon so I can start to apply.</p>
<p>I don't know if only one year of college grades are enough to compensate for both the HS and SAT scores. Many applicants who apply for sophomore admission into top schools either had a strong HS GPA or SAT scores which they coupled with a good college record. In your case, both the HS GPA and the SAT scores are week.</p>
<p>You would, I think, be a MUCH stronger applicant if you applied after two years, keeping up that 3.9 GPA. At that point, your SATs and HS record won't matter as much.</p>
<p>While it's true that another year in Houston would give you a chance to solidify your credentials, transferring to U Chicago as a junior would be a nightmare. It would be practically impossible to fulfill the extensive requirements. I think you need some high test scores to back up your great grades in order to be a strong applicant. Otherwise, questions about grade inflation or lower standards are bound to arise.</p>
<p>Hey, akbaby, I noticed that you said "plenty, plenty" of ECs. Remember it's the quality not the quantity that matters.</p>
<p>greennblue is totally right as well. It would be tough to adjust to Chicago's core reqs as a junior unless they give you great transfer credit. So if you do decide to apply this year, you will DEFINITELY need to bump up your SATs. Otherwise, it will be hard to transfer into elite schools.</p>