Transfering to Boston University

Transfer Students
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<p>I just began my freshman year of college at Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts. The thing is this: I already know I don't want to stay here for anymore than I have to. I've started looking at schools I want to transfer to, and I've pretty much narrowed it down to two: UMass Amherst and Boston University. BU remains the favorite though.</p>

<p>In high school, my grades were average the first two years. I picked up the slack my last two, taking harder classes and getting better grades. My SAT is only a 1700. I know..it's nothing to be proud of. Here is my question:</p>

<p>a)Should i try and retake the SAT or take the ACT for my application for next fall?</p>

<p>b) Also, if I maintain what I am now, (3.6-3.7ish), then are my chances good for getting accepted? I'm also doing a few clubs, playing varsity tennis, and going to do some community service when opportunity presents itself.</p>

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<p>a) Don’t really need to retake the SAT. SAT matters not for transfers.</p>

<p>2) 3.6/3.7 is competitive for both UMass/BU. Clubs don’t matter too much.</p>

<p>I would suggest UMass Amherst rather than BU. BU is a good school in a great city but it is mediocre with financial aid and scholarships. It is worth applying though, but really don’t expect anything. I don’t think a BU education is worth $30k/year more than a UMass education and employers are generally not too much more impressed with BU. Public schools in MA (esp. UMass-Lowell) are somewhat underrated.</p>