Transfer stats

Colleges and Universities A-Z Brown University
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<p>So it seems like everyone and their mother is applying to transfer to Brown this year. Anyway, I’d like to see what everyone’s numbers are if you guys don’t mind posting them.</p>

<p>I am:</p>

<p>white male
Junior transfer from U Michigan
history and/or philosophy major with intent of law school
3.89 GPA (and everything that goes along with it University honors, dean’s list, top 3% transcript marks)
30 act (35 when I retook this year - dont know if Brown will look at it)
800x3 satII (recent, never took in HS)
worked 30 hours/wk my freshman year
youth hockey coach
avid hockey player - not recruited, but I might be able to walk on if their team is having a down year</p>

<p>recs very good: I had a professor and a TA who both somehow mistook me for an academic demigod write my recs. They were from the two departments I’m considering majoring in. My hs guidance rec was good too. I actually read this one and she said how well I’ve picked myself up and turned my life around etc.</p>

<p>writer in school’s satire newspaper and webmaster of a fairly widely read website (being rebuilt from the ground up at the moment), but I didn’t put it on my app because I don’t think they would like my politics</p>

<p>2.5ish UW HS gpa. Had a lot of health problems during HS - was in and out of the hospital a lot and I missed literally every third day of school. All taken care of now, but my HS transcript still looks real bad - complete with failing 10th grade algebra II.</p>

<p>I Expect:
to be rejected or maybe waitlisted (if they waitlist transfers) because weak HS record and no real EC’s in college</p>

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<p>You will get in, a 3.89 at Michigan is crazily impressive. It will eliminate the high school issue immediately. Also, you ACT bump will help. I got into Brown as a transfer with a 3.3 from Columbia.</p>

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<p>how did you get admitted to U Mich with a 2.5?</p>

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<p>A summer and semester at a satellite campus</p>

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<p>You'll get in...don't sweat it.</p>

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<p>I am...</p>

<p>white female
Sophomore transfer from Holy Cross
potential Classics & Philosophy Major
3.93 (Dean's List, First Honors)
1300 SAT ; 1960 SAT II (standardized test taking is not my strong point)
Participate in Work-Study
Water Polo Club
Tutor at local after-school program (Fridays 3-5)
Fouding comedy mag for HC community (approval stage, probably won't start until next near if I'm still here...)
DJ on campus radio station
Just started writing for newspaper...
Actually, I'm an avid writer in general: contribute to numerous publications on campus as well as write simply for pleasure</p>

<p>Recs: one excellent and very personal, one excellent and probably very critical (from one of the scariest profs on campus, apparently). The principal of my high school did my secondary school report and rec isntead of my counselor. I'm very close to her.</p>

<p>Essays: I liked them. I put a great deal of thought into all of them, even "who interested you in Brown?". I think I really conveyed my excitement and passion in these essays, which suposedly helps.</p>

<p>HS: My HS GPA was 3.9, I was my school's "Valedictorian" as well as senior class president. I was also editor of the newspaper my junior and senior years, and had around 200 hrs of community service (I know that doesn't seem like much, but I was really involved at a radio station for the visually impaired and had my own "show" each week). I was actively involved in sports each year, as well as a book discussion club & art club. and..eh, I did other unimportant stuff. My HS didn't rank or anything like that (hence Valedictorian is in quotes - I was voted by teachers and classmates to write & deliver the speech), but I did receive two awards concerning english, which is about as good as it gets at that place, haha.</p>

<p>Supplements: My hobby is webdesign and personal site-management. I love it, and spend a lot of my time making sites dedicated to my favorite interests, particularly anime. So, I included a short essay on that hobby. I also sent along a 4-page resume, as well as another essay concerning some personal issues I experienced during high school that I wanted them to keep in mind (read: my parents went through a very messy divorce in a process that took entirely too much time - don't worry, the essay itself is not depressing, it was very carefully done and I've been told that it is lovely...meh)</p>

<p>Additional: I applied ED last year, was deferred and then rejected.</p>

<p>I Expect: NO idea. I'm trying to be hopeful.</p>

<p>Ugh, I hate posting this stuff, I've never done it before and now I feel like I'm coming across as so full of myself...</p>

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<p>Tulane University
First Semester GPA: 3.64
Second Semester midterm GPA 4.0</p>

<p>EC</p>

<p>Women in Science Club, Science show for k-3 kids
Womens Rugby
Green Club
Dodgeball Club
Ceramics
Glass Sculpture
Tulane University Neuroscience Association
College Democrats</p>

<p>High School GPA: 3.96, top 10%
SAT I: 1370 (However, I took it several times)
SAT II Math IIC: 650 Writing: 700 Mo Bio 690
AP Bio: 5 AP Lit: 4 AP Chem: 3 AP Calc AB: 3
Most rig courses</p>

<p>EC</p>

<p>Ceramics
Grade 10-12, post secondary
Rugby
State Champs 2002. Undefeated
3rd at state 2003
Team Captain
Treasurer
Selected to attend extremely selective nat'l rugby camp, on<br>
National Developmental Team (i.e one of the best 50 players in the<br>
country)
Grade 11, 12
Wresting
Only girl on an all boy team
Winning season against boys senior year
2nd at girls state
Oregon National Team, participant at USGWA Nationals
Grade 11, 12, post secondary
Football
Only girl ever on all-boy team
Grade 11
Softball,
Grade 9, 10
Powderpuff Football
Grade 9, 10, 11
Community theater
Grade 10</p>

<p>Work experience: </p>

<p>Apprenticeships in science and Engineering: Bioengineering Research,<br>
Oregon State University, 2000
Another summer of BioE research at OSU, 2001
Science Teacher for SKIES day camp, 2002-2004
Ceramics Teacher for k-5 students, STARS after school program, 2002
Ceramics Teacher, all ages OSU craft center, 2003-4
Volunteer Ceramics teacher, started ceramics program with Even
Start ESl family literacy program, high school Wheels on Wheels<br>
program 2001, 2003
Mentor for SESEY Science camp for high schoolers, 2000-2003
Pizza Place, 2004</p>

<p>Took a year off after high school in which I did a lot of these things</p>

<p>I think my essays are very good. I turned in a supplementary one. My main one starts out with Zydeco dancing, so at least it will be different!</p>

<p>Two amazing supplementary recs. I havent' seen my prof recs but I can assume they are very good. </p>

<p>Extra stuff:</p>

<p>Very good ceramics portfolio (private message me and I can send ya
pics if you want to give it a look-see)
Booklet made along with ASE Science research project
Addendum explaining medical problems during first semester and
adverse effects on grade and why I have an "S" on my transcript in
math
Midterm report with 4.0, including 2 a+ (that is, all a's and 2 are a+)</p>

<p>Was rejected two years ago, waitlisted last year.
I have corresponded with my admissions officer and she remembers my app and wishes me good luck
The rugby team really wants me there but they have limited influence. </p>

<p>Have an average financial need (20 grand) so if they go non need blind that could be a problem. </p>

<p>My thoughts: If I only knew
Slippery Slope? Anyone else?</p>

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<p>good luck, transfers!</p>

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<p>Oh yeah, I was waitlisted last year</p>

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