<p>I was just accepted to Johns Hopkins University for a prospective International Studies major, and I am very happy about the future. No matter what happens, I am happy with the college I'm going to, so I don't want to imply that I'm crying myself to sleep every night.</p>
<p>However, I do feel that there might be a possibility I would want to transfer to try to get into Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Princeton, etc. I was rejected from all of these schools this year, but I am absolutely determined at this point to excel in my first year at JHU and to try to reach for the stars.</p>
<p>I have the following questions:
1. How much does your HS GPA and SAT matter in getting in as a transfer student?
2. Will I get any advantage just from the fact that I'm transferring from a school like JHU?
3. Besides getting a 4.0 my first year at Hopkins, what else could i do to try to get in?</p>
<p>HS GPA will matter if you are transferring after only one year, especially if you are applying to the Ivies. However, getting into JHU is a huge accomplishment, so I wouldn’t worry too much about that.</p>
<p>You will probably have a small advantage if you do well at JHU. This will show that you can keep up with college work. However, if you don’t transition well, it won’t make you more competitive than a student who <em>did</em> do well at a less prestigious university or CC.</p>
<p>Even if you are set on transferring, try to get involved on campus and in your community. Just like in high school, it’s important to have strong ECs and recommendations in addition to a solid GPA.</p>
<p>Congratulations on getting into JHU, and make sure you also give 100% into your time there. If you go into it with a positive attitude, you may find that you are actually at the perfect school for you. Good luck with your decision!</p>