<p>Just wondering, has anyone been a successful transfer with around a 3.5 college gpa? I just got my first year grades back and I bombed on two of my final exams so I ended up with 2 Bs... so I have an A, 2 A-s and 2 Bs. Just wondering if I still have a chance to transfer next year or if I should even bother trying.</p>
<p>As with anything, we need to understand the context in what you are asking before we can answer you. Admissions people do not only base their decision on a student’s GPA. A ton of other factors play a significant role in the process. What school you currently attend, what ECs you have, what your hs application was like and even what major you are studying affects the decision. A 3.5 GPA should not automatically disqualify you right from the beginning.</p>
<p>Sorry for the ambiguity. I currently attend a Canadian university, I am pursuing a double major in biology and economics (but I’m most likely switching just to biology or biochem). My first year courses were pretty difficult (I had organic chemistry, economics, etc). My hs application was very competitive, I had a 4.0 and great leadership positions in various ECs. In college, I’m heavily involved in 2 clubs that involve with my biology major. I also held a volunteer research assistant position throughout the year. I am also in the process of creating my own club. Needless to say, I think ECs are good. I hope to do better next year before I hand in my transfer application, but I am really let down by my poor performance in my first year.</p>
<p>I would guess some people have with that GPA… probably to Vanderbilt or Notre Dame</p>
<p>You call 2 Bs “poor performance”?
Luckily, even with a 3.5 you’re still in the running [towards becoming America’s Next Top Model! JK]<br>
What colleges say is true, there is no magical equation. You have to consider the human element. Most college admissions are holistic and sometimes really, really random.
If your upset about your current GPA then use that desperation to fuel your resolve. Roll up your sleeves and commit to a 4.0. That’s my current goal. </p>
<p>And, believe me, all incidents and sickness aside, I had no excuse for my REALLY poor performance at my old college. I failed 3 courses for having SSRI/Iron/Caffeine issues and I still have my eye on a few top 40. </p>
<p>Just keep at it. Take whatever it is that you’ve learned from your perceived failure and apply it. You can only go forward.</p>
<p>You sounded like you needed a pep talk :)</p>
<p>Thanks for all the responses and advice, it really helped me put things into perspective. I guess I was just freaking out in the moment. :)</p>
<p>A 3.5 with courses like orgo and econ sounds legit, even if it is on the low end for top schools. It will be a hard sell for the Ivies, but assuming you have solid ECs/soft factors/high school grades, you may still be competitive. I know I say this a lot, but consider staying another year and getting your GPA up. It’s a win-win: You’d be more competitive for top schools (assuming you get your GPA up perhaps a tenth of a point or two) and it would give you another year to decide if transferring is really what you want.</p>