Hi everyone! So I just finished my sophomore year at GMU and am a social work major. I applied to transfer to VCU last week after admitting to myself that I really don’t like GMU and also learning that VCU has a much better program for my major. I visited the school the day I submitted my application and fell in love with it. However, I’m already stressed because I really don’t want to go back to GMU. I’m wondering if anyone can tell me my chances of making it in? Here are some stats…
Current GPA: 3.84
Cumulative GPA: 3.64
Grades: I made all As last semester and was taking classes related to my major. I’ve mostly made As, but I do have one C from fall semester. However, that class was for my last major, and it might not even transfer over to VCU. If it does, it’ll count as an elective (words of advisor).
Extracurricular: I’ve had two jobs (day camp counselor and cashier at a grocery store), belong to two clubs at GMU, and will be volunteering with Hospice this summer. I’m worried my lack of major-related experience puts me at a huge disadvantage?
Bonus: The day I visited, I spoke with one of the advisors in the social work department and she reviewed my transcript and she was able to find a “spot” for almost all of my classes, except for one or two, which may just count as electives. So, this means that I won’t have many pre-requisites left to take if I end up at VCU, which I think is a good thing? Is that something they consider?
A few days after meeting, I shot her an email thanking for the (very thorough, might I say) meeting because it really helped me make my mind up. I also sent the program director an email mentioning that I met with her, liked the school, etc. I’m hoping that will make me stand out? I got along with the advisor really well, but she’s not the one who reviews applications, so that’s a bummer.
The tour guide said I have over a 60% chance of getting in but my brain is telling me there’s no way, plus I don’t want to get my hopes too high in case I am rejected. But is the tour guide right? If I don’t get in, would it be because of my grades, or maybe my lack of experience? It’s only been a week and already I’m stressed out. I really don’t want to go back to GMU now that I’ve admitted to myself that I dislike it. 