<p>I’m considering transferring to Brandeis. My question is if there is much of a difference in my chances of acceptance whether I apply for the Spring 2012 semester or the Fall 2012 semester? Would that affect things by any means? </p>
<p>Also, on the website for transfers, it states “with a Priority Review deadline of October 15, 2011” for completing and turning in the application. . . what is a priority review? does that increase one’s chances? And how often can one apply to a school through transfer? Say, if I apply Spring 2012 and am denied… could I turn around an apply for Fall 2012?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Also here are my stats:</p>
<p>Transferring from Clark University - Male, entering Sophomore year</p>
<p>College GPA: 3.8
HS GPA: 3.81
SAT:
Math- 610
CR - 640
Writing - 620</p>
<p>5 years of theater
60 hours of comm. service
Senior and Junior Year Class Officers
School Tour Guide
Honor Council Member
Graduated with honors (Cum Laude, top 10%) in HS</p>
<p>Also very active member of Gay-Straight Alliance, so social justice interest is a factor</p>
<p>chances?</p>
<p>First of all, I think your chances are good - good luck.</p>
<p>I don’t think there’s a difference between applying fall versus spring in terms of your chances of getting in. Entering in the fall might be slightly easier on you, just because it’s the beginning of the year and by January things (like clubs) are in full swing - but Brandeis does a great job with midyear Orientation and transfers are given plenty of attention and guidance.</p>
<p>My guess is that you would have a better chance applying by the “priority” deadline. I believe you can apply as many times as it takes - I know people who got here on their third try! Brandeis (and most colleges) appreciate seeing that you have strong interest, so definitely discuss your interest in social justice/queer issues in your essays and make it clear that Brandeis is a good match for you. </p>
<p>Keep us updated/feel free to ask questions - there are lots of current and former students floating around here.</p>
<p>I know some transfers, and I believe they said it was easier to get in as a spring transfer. It is probably due to less competition. However, your GPA seems to be good enough to get into Brandeis. </p>
<p>As the person above me wrote, Brandeis does a very good job handling orientation (both fall and spring), so if you decide to transfer, integrating shouldn’t be a large issue.</p>
<p>A bit late, but I figured as someone who transferred to Brandeis I’d share my experience (ironically, Clark was another school I looked at transferring to!)</p>
<p>I applied for the Fall '11 cycle with a 3.7 first semester GPA (I ended up with a 3.6 for the year) from a mid-range private school and got in. I would imagine there’s a little more competition for the fall but I think they’re probably relatively similar.</p>
<p>As for the priority review, I’ve heard it’s better to apply before the deadline because they will give it more reads (again, this is all rumor mill stuff, but I’d definitely apply before the deadline in a few days.)</p>
<p>I would say that your SAT’s are a bit low (mine were 650 CR+W, 690 math, and I’m considered average) but I think your strong GPA in both high school and college makes you a definite candidate. Long story short, I’d be surprised if you didn’t get in.</p>
<p>As a transfer here, I had a lot of uncertainty going into the process (as well as starting school.) I couldn’t be happier. The orientation leaders are excellent; they make you feel right at home. Many transfers live on the same floor. We have a similar understanding in terms of what it’s like to transfer, so that makes it easier to make friends. Even then, I have made tons of friends outside of the transfer circle and have felt very welcomed. Brandeis is a bit of a quirky community but it’s incredibly welcoming at the same time (and, at that, a top-class university.)</p>
<p>In conclusion: I think you have a great chance and that you should give it a shot. We’d love to have you join us!</p>