<p>I know I just posted this in the chances forum but I thought I might get some answers over here for my chances as a transfer student!!</p>
<p>I am currently a freshmen at St. John's college. St. John's is a great books program and is very unique. Unfortunately its just not working out for me, so I am looking to transfer to another liberal arts college or possibly university with a more tradition and varied program. I am also looking to major in History and Government. My future career goal is to be a lawyer or political speechwriter. </p>
<p>The schools I am looking at so far are
-Smith (top choice)
-Wellesley (other top choice)
-Mount Holyoke
-Davidson
-William and Mary
-Georgetown</p>
<p>And here are my stats
High School GPA: 3.8 9 (u/w) 4.7 (w)
HS class rank: 24/330
SAT: reading 710 math 510 writing 620 Really bad, I know,see note below
APs: 6 AP classes scoring three 4's and three 5's
HS Extra-Curricular: very involved with Speech and Debate, captain of the LD, Expos, OO and PPI divisions. varsity letter. Qualified for the national tournament in LD and OO. 3rd place at state in Expos as well as many other wins on league level</p>
<p>Note on the SAT: St. John's didn't require the SAT so I didn't take it. Then after I was admitted and enrolled in St. John's I had to take it for some reason I'm still not quite sure about. I had one days notice and didn't study at all. My PSAT was 202 so I could improve that score.</p>
<p>However I know Smith is SAT optional, they also have an earlier transfer dead line than other college. Is it worth cramming for the SAT so I can send it to smith or should I wait until I can really take my time and study. Are my high school and college records alone good enough for Smith?</p>
<p>College GPA: unknown, I'm guessing anywhere from 3.3-3.9
College Extra-Curricular: -International Relations Study Group
- Tech and costumes for school musical
College Classes: I don't take normal classes but they will transfer as Ancient Greek grammar and prose, Euclidean Geometry, Astronomy, General Biology, Chemistry Foundations of Atomic Theory, History, Classical Literature and Philosophy. </p>
<p>The reason I don't know by GPA is because they wont disclose grades until the end of the semester and even then grade are completely subjective and entirely up to the discretion of the teacher since there is no objective work like papers and tests to grade us off of. I have a lot of problems with this system since I think as a student it takes away my ability to control my educational future and improve myself. This is part of the reason I am transferring.</p>
<p>So if you all could give me some guidance as to what college I have the best chance at or what I could do to make myself a more competitive transfer applicant let me know! Also should I take the SAT? I know some of the schools I picked are SAT optional.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for all your help!!!</p>