<p>I am currently a second year at the College and I am thinking about trying to transfer to a highly selective small liberal arts college, Swarthmore. I was rejected ED 2 years ago and I was pretty sad about it. That being said I was accepted to several mid tier Ivy and UChicago, which I choose solely because I received a decent academic scholarship. I havent been enjoying my experience in the college very much. Does anyone have a clue about how easy it would be to transfer with a 3.5 gpa? If it helps I went to a very highly ranked high school and graduated in the top 5% and received a 2310 on SAT. Thanks for any and all help.</p>
<p>Also 4 SAT II’s over 770</p>
<p>LMAO at the phrase “mid tier Ivy”. ;)</p>
<p>OK, down to business. In general, after 2 years of college admissions is not going to look at your SATs. Most also don’t look at HS transcripts, but Swat does so that can work in your favor.</p>
<p>Still, your primary academic calling card is now your college transcript and GPA. If you’ve been taking a reasonably rigorous program at UChicago, then a 3.5 GPA is quite good. Admissions folks are likely to be savvy enough to know that a 3.5 there is equivalent to a 3.8 at many other schools.</p>
<p>You certainly have a solid chance, but at Swat or any highly selective school, transfer admissions are highly competitive. Often more so than freshman admissions. Have some backup options, just in case.</p>
<p>bprunkle, really, you’re asking the wrong people. pick up the phone and call swarthmore and ask them these questions. give them a chance to get to know you. good luck.</p>