<p>After graduating high school in 06 I attended Texas State university for two years and wasn't as successful as my parents required to keep funding (talking about like 2.07).. I guess 'D' doesn't stand for degree to them? They are successful people. My father graduated from Duke Law, his father from MIT- there is a background I really haven't lived up to. So I came back home and went to the local community college for a year and this semester coming I will have my associates degree with a perfect 4.0 since leaving Texas State. I'm not sure what this brings my full GPA to but it has to be over 3.0, I will have 2 good recommendation from professors and my SAT that I took in high school was a 2100. So my question is, what are my chances of transferring to a prestigious university next fall? I have a pretty good idea that I can transfer to Texas @ Austin but I would really like to attend a private school like Rice or Duke would this even be possible?
Any input would be great. Also I have a semester to improve my chances so if there is anything school related or even non school related that I could do to help?</p>
<p>so how many full semesters will you spend at this CC and how many total credits from all previous institutions will you have ?</p>
<p>“so how many full semesters will you spend at this CC and how many total credits from all previous institutions will you have ?”</p>
<p>I will have 61 Hours, essentially my associates degree. Starting w/ 4 progressivley bad semesters at Texas State, and then 2 semesters of straight A’s at CC. I’m currently enrolled in another CC semester that will put me at 61 hours (I have no doubt I will get A’s).</p>
<p>10 character bump</p>
<p>Yea absolutely you can still transfer. You have a great story, and have backed it up recently with a 4.0 gpa. Dont assume that the admissions committee looks at you file see’s a 2.0 and throws it out. I suggest focusing your essays on your “transformation” how school means more to you now then before etc. Every major application has a portion that lets you explain your academic record. I wont lie to you though, you probably will be disadvantaged compared to some other people who have maintained a great g.p.a throughout, but never question whether its possible or not. Do your best. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks for the support SoccerDude.</p>
<p>I was also wondering what I could do to separate myself as a transfer applicant, to stand out?
Just as an example I will use some of Rice’s “Very Important Admission Factors” (Found on CollegeBoard.com) that I feel weak on.</p>
<p>Character/Personal Qualities- How could I convey this? Just through essays? Obviously I think I have character, but I’m not sure if it’s the kind of thing a college might be looking for.</p>
<p>Application Essay- What kinds of things should I write about? My life story? Or try to wow them with an irregular topic that I’m passionate about?</p>
<p>Extracurricular Activities- I don’t have any extracurricular going on. How will they react to this? Should I find something to do asap? Any suggestions on kinds of things well liked by admissions officials?</p>
<p>Recommendations- I have two, which is what is required. Should I be satisfied with this? Should I make sure I will have more?</p>
<p>Rigor of secondary school record- Even with a 4.0, is community college ever really rigorous? How can I prove to them I’m serious? I feel like I haven’t done enough.</p>