<p>I've posted a few threads here begging for help, but I think I've narrowed it down to a few schools, and I'd like some feedback.</p>
<p>I'm an out of state student for all of these, from NY.
Will be applying as a sophomore transfer.</p>
<p>Current College: NYU Stern
College GPA: 3.175 but should improve this semester.
- Writing the Essay: A
- Latin American Cultures: A-
- Natural Science II: B
- Calculus I: C
Credits/Hours: 16 as of now, 32 by the end of spring semester.
College ECs: part time job first semester, America Reads second semester, otherwise nothing.
Highschool GPA: 98.75/100 (4.0?) Unweighted, school didn't offer APs.
HS Class Rank: 1 out of about 25 (very small public school)
SAT: 2140 total (740 CR/690 M/710 W) -- but I'm probably not sending them, to save money
ACT: 33
HS ECs: Cheerleading, mock trial, honor society, a few clubs. A few leadership positions.</p>
<p>I'm applying to University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, University of Virginia, William & Mary, and Wake Forest University.</p>
<p>Are any of these safe enough, or should I add a safer choice? I don't think I can afford to stay at NYU. If they aren't safe enough, any suggestions for a safety? I don't want to apply to more than 5 schools total, though.</p>
<p>I would say that those definitely aren’t safe enough. Your GPA isn’t that impressive (although coming from Stern will help) and if you’re looking to transfer for financial reasons, I really wouldn’t waste application fees. Also, the cheapest schools will invariably be in state, where you won’t spend money on planes etc, going down south. I would look at Uconn also, maybe penn state?</p>
<p>Yeah, my GPA was the biggest worry. I know UNC’s average for sophomore transfers was 3.44, which is a bit higher than mine, but I do think I can bring it up to at least 3.4 after this semester. I qualify for fee waivers, so I’m not worried about spending the application cost for a school I’d really like to go to.</p>
<p>Also, let me clarify: I’m from NY state, but my family is moving to Virginia (just not soon enough or for long enough for me to apply for in-state tuition) so going south will more likely bring me closer to home. And, I’m getting married this summer, so I believe after this year, I’ll qualify for in-state tuition at another state’s school, if I live there year-round. New York state schools are really the one thing I’m not considering, although I’m open to all other suggestions. But, I really can’t see myself at any SUNY school that I know of, and I’d rather move somewhere warmer.</p>
<p>I’ll look into Penn State and UConn, though. Any other suggestions?</p>