<p>I almost dont know anything about transferring, so i was wondering?
What kind of a school would i have to go to for undergrad if i wanted to transfer into a top ivy league school?</p>
<p>Does SAT matter for a transfer student?</p>
<p>And overall, any tips to increase my chances of getting admitted as a transfer student? </p>
<p>And ive heard that transferring is harder because you have to explain why you didnt like the school you were at before or something like that? is that true/?</p>
<p>My sense is that with the exception of attending a 2-year CC followed up by the final two years at a State University, planning up front to go to a 4-year college with the intent to transfer immediately is almost always unwise. The mindset that it encourages (one of passing through) is not one that will resonate with the selective colleges that you’ll apply to for transfer. Then there are the logistical problems, of references, grades, reasons, etc. that make success elusive.</p>
<p>For a successful transfer to a college that is of higher stature than the one you’re attending, you’ll need stellar performance at the current school, and a convincing reason that you’ll thrive and contribute at your transfer school.</p>
<p>Transferring isn’t harder because you have to explain why you don’t like the school you’re at. It’s harder because there are fewer spots available than for freshman applicants. For Ivy Leagues, it’s basically impossible, because so few people drop out to leave a transfer spot open.</p>
<p>Thanks , the only thing is that i cant go to a community college, my parents wont let me(dont ask about it lol). So i am thinking about either going to UCLA, or at least going to a honors state college. </p>
<p>since hte transfer rate is ridiculously low, what else would i need to get in besides stellar grades in undergrad? A really good essay perhaps? Ive heard that the main factor in admission is the essay and the passion you show in it, and that even an avg student can get in if they have a good essay, idk.</p>
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Looking at the top 3 ivies, Harvard and Princeton don’t accept transfers at all, Yale only took 24 for the last published year. If you get into UCLA (and can afford it) stay there. It’s an excellent school.</p>
<p>Transferring is difficult at top schools, and you shouldn’t plan on trying to- just apply directly to the schools you like in the first place. If you’re already a freshman somewhere, then don’t put your hopes too high at an acceptance at a HYPS.</p>
<p>OP, you need to start with this and then explore other threads on the Transfer Students forum:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/390861-transfer-admissions-101-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/transfer-students/390861-transfer-admissions-101-a.html</a></p>
<p>Erin’s Dad, H announced a couple of months ago that it will be accepting transfer applications for fall 2010. However, I agree and stress your point that the numbers are tiny, usually in the 20s or lower for HYS.</p>