Transfer out of NYU to...

Transfer Students
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<p>Hello fellow CC'ers. I am currently a student at NYU. I am currently a freshman in the Liberal Studies Program/College of Arts & Sciences, majoring in Neural Science (neuroscience) and I am Pre-Med. NYU is great, I like it a lot so far, however I feel like I would like a more "complete" college experience. If you guys could tell me what shot I have at these schools that would be awesome! If it makes any difference, I am asian. I attended a very competitive high school. I am considering applying as a transfer for the Fall '13 semester. </p>

<p>High School GPA: ~ 3.83/4.0 (unweighted), ~ 5.1/6.0 (weighted)
SAT Score: 1900
SAT II Scores: Math I- 650 , Biology - 750, History- 790
AP Scores: AP Lang Comp- 5 , AP Lit- 4, AP US History- 4, AP Stats- 5, AP Biology- 5
(AP Scholar)</p>

<p>Ranked in top 10% of High School.</p>

<p>Many hours spent volunteering at hospitals and doctor's office (close to 1100+ hours) accumulated over 4 years of high school.</p>

<p>Research: Published on NCBI - Genomics related study w/ Rutgers University regarding Wolffia australiana </p>

<p>Attended John Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth
Active Member of Robotics Club in School</p>

<p>& more...</p>

<p>I'm expecting very strong letters of recommendations also. </p>

<p>Potential Schools:</p>

<p>Cornell University
Columbia University
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
Johns Hopkins University
Georgetown University </p>

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<p>PS: if you feel as though any of these are out of my range I understand. Please suggest some other schools if you so wish to do so. I do not need a lecture, just some advice :)</p>

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<p>Maybe UMich or Brandeis would be good options. Those schools are hard to get into; you would need a very high GPA and perhaps some undergrad research done. With that and good LORs, essays, etc you should be fine. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks, are there any other schools that you would recommend?</p>

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<p>What places were on your list the first time around? Where else were you admitted?</p>

<p>Sometimes if you pick up the phone, you can “re-activate” an application, or even an offer of admission. If they really like you, you might be able to start in January.</p>

<p>Since you are in your first semester, one option to consider is simply taking a leave of absence for the second semester. This would give you a break from the academic fast-train that you have been on since whenever (preschool???), and you would have time to explore your options a bit more thoroughly.</p>