Transfer to Emory

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi, I have a bad HS record. 3.5 unweighted GPA (same weighted, private school, no honors or AP) and an 1850 SAT (590 M, 660 V, 600 W) 29 ACT
I'm at a community college, and I hope to get a 4.0 both semesters (I'm doing well now, I have a 4.0 in all classes so far) I'm taking an ok course load: Chem, bio, Government, English, and Art History first semester.
Chem II, Bio II, Sociology, English II, Calculus I second semester. And then Calculus II over the summer (couldn't get it first semester).</p>

<p>So...what are my chances of transfering to Emory as a Biology major? Also, what about UNC - Chapel Hill, Case Western, LeHigh, and Vanderbilt also, though I think Emory is my top choice as of now.</p>

<p>Thanks so much in advance!</p>

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<p>a 3.5 uw is not a bad hs gpa..........were did you get that dillusion?</p>

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<p>Well for freshman apps it was way bad. Is it not bad for transferring?</p>

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<p>So anyone...?</p>

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<p>Worth a shot. If you can maintain a high GPA, you'll be fairly competitive. Note, your SAT is a little low, but don't let that stop you.</p>

<p>Good luck with your endeavors.</p>

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<p>What about at the other schools..? I left some out:
UVA
UNC
Case Western
LeHigh
Vanderbilt
Emory</p>

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<p>UNC and UVA are tough out of state from what I can tell</p>

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<p>Yea, I got rejected form both for freshman admission. >_<</p>

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<p>Eh..ok, so anyone have an opinion on this?</p>

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<p>Without a GPA, it's hard to say what your chances are. If you do earn a high GPA, then I think you're wasting neither money nor effort by applying to Emory. However, I wouldn't be shocked if you were rejected to Emory even with a high GPA from your community college.</p>

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<p>Uhh...lol. Don't even know how to take that. I'm aiming for a 4.0, I think I will be able to get a 4.0. My classes (listed in OP) are only ones that meet general education requirements, so I am not taking any PE or "out there" classes to fluff GPA.</p>

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<p>Bumpity bump bump. ^__^</p>

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<p>Well..remember me?</p>

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<p>Lehigh, Vanderbilit, and Emory are all solid choices. I'm actually trying to get into Emory myself from a top university(University of Maryland, #3 Research University in the Nation). I was considering Vanderbilt as well, but I heard that Business is not a good choice for Vandy. But, Vanderbilt is amazing for Biology major. </p>

<p>I think if you maintain that 4.0 and get involved on campus, you have a really solid shot. Add Cornell and John Hopkins to that list as well.</p>

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<p>Emory University does take the college you attend into account, but if you went to a CC versus a University they would expect exactly 3.5 and higher....</p>

<p>Your high school gpa and test scores dont play that much into there decision making...your college gpa and courses matter most!!!</p>

<p>To be a competitive candidate you need a 3.5 or higher in college work attempted. As I did ask the advisor about CC's they would expect a "4.0" from the student.</p>