<p>The transfer admissions process is not one to easily predict as it will always depend on space availability and varies year-to-year based on the size of the applicant pool and the quality of those applicants. The first suggestion I have is to review the Transfer FAQ page: <a href="http://apply.jhu.edu/faqs/transfer.html%5B/url%5D">http://apply.jhu.edu/faqs/transfer.html</a>.</p>
<p>As for what your daughter should do, she can apply for transfer admission to Hopkins (March 15 deadline) no matter what her current circumstances are. She can remain taking courses at the local school or choose to fully enroll - both situations will be factored in. </p>
<p>The only piece of advice I can provide is that when she does choose to apply, that she submit a written explanation of all that has transpired since she graduated from high school. This will put her application in context when it is reviewed by the Transfer Admissions committee.</p>