<p>I have recently been rejected from Emory. My HSGPA is 3.7, 3 Advanced Placement classes under my belt, a handful of extracurriculars, and my ACT score is 29. I also plan on entering debate in college, an opportunity that has not been presented in high school. What can I do my first year of college to increase my chances of being accepted as a transfer applicant, other than excel academically and in debate? Any advice would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I’m in the same boat haha. </p>
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<p>I’m surprised you didn’t apply to Oxford.</p>
<p>To answer questions here and in your other thread:</p>
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<li><p>Don’t plan on transferring twice. There are limitations on transfer credit and general education requirements aren’t likely to align. It’s also hard to justify in an application.</p></li>
<li><p>Come up with a compelling reason to transfer. Why can’t you get what you want at your current institution?</p></li>
<li><p>Engage in your university community.</p></li>
<li><p>If you’re going to be at GSU, see if you can engage meaningfully with something at Emory (e.g., research).</p></li>
<li><p>Please don’t obsess over one particular graduate program. Graduate schools (PhD program, as opposed to professional programs) tend to be exceptionally competitive at places like UChicago. The alignment of your research interests with a faculty member is the single most important consideration.</p></li>
<li><p>I don’t think your concern about GSU and gaining admission to a PhD program at somewhere like UChicago is unfounded.</p></li>
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