<p>Hi all, I am currently a student at Boston College. I would like to transfer to the University of Michigan. However, I have a rather low GPA of 2.92. I took a leave of absence after my first semester due to social isolation and resulting issues. These issues also explain my low gpa, which is out of character for me. I will be returning for my second semester this fall, as it is the most affordable option for me. I was and still am incredibly disappointed with BC's lack of racial and socioeconomic diversity, which I felt played a major part in my social issues.
When researching transfer options, UM stood out as perhaps the best social and academic fit for me. I did not apply to UM during high school as I assumed that I would not be able to get much financial aid from an out of state public school. I am from New Jersey. UM shares BC's dedication to providing need blind admissions and 100% of demonstrated financial aid needed. I come from a background of poverty so this is an absolute prerequisite for me to be able to afford school.
I graduated in the top 2% of my public high school class and had an ACT score of 33 w/10 essay. If I explain my issues, will it be possible at all to be accepted to UM in light of my low GPA? Also, can anyone suggest any other schools that I could possibly apply to and afford? I intend to work my absolute hardest this coming semester, but I cannot imagine staying at BC for the rest of my college career. Frankly, I am desperate for advice and I am very concerned about job/grad school prospects.</p>
<p>Bump, if anyone has any insight, please post.</p>
<p>UMich does not guarantee meeting full need to OOS students. In general, there is less money available for transfers. USC takes in a lot of transfers and says they meet full-need (though I don’t know how true that is for transfers).</p>
<p>The first thing you need to do is to fix your GPA. Then next thing is to contact your target institutions and find out what their admission statistics for transfer students, those with sophomore standing, and mid-year transfers in particular.</p>
<p>I do not think whining to the new institution(s) about your social problem at BC will improve your chances to transfer. Fix your GPA is the most important factor and you are not ready until you do.</p>
<p>I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to sound whiny, but I was very depressed at the time I left BC. How much do I have to fix my GPA? Even if I get straight As, the highest I can get is about a 3.4. Is it possible to transfer with around a 3.3 gpa?</p>
<p>As long as you can show that you really turned around (all As will do), you have a good chance. My nephew left Cornell because he was not ready and basically flunked out, he ended up spent 3 years to regroup, work and went to CC, he is graduating from Berkeley next year. Perhaps he had a worse 1st semester at Cornell than yours.</p>
<p>Adcoms love redemption stories.</p>