Transferring to AU

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<p>How difficult is it to be accepted as a transfer to American University (Washington D.C.)? I want to transfer fall 2011, (freshman transferring for sophomore year +) from DePaul University in Chicago. Since it is the first semester, I don’t have an official gpa calculation but based on grades I have received I am thinking it is 3.4+. My high school gpa was abysmal, but I had average SATs and lots of AP classes taken, along with a lot of extracurriculars which I have continued into college (model united nations officer, black student union, political internships, key club officer, etc.). Also, my dad attended American back in the 70s, so I am a legacy. On the AU website, it says that the application deadline is July 1st, but to be considered for scholarships I have to turn in my application by March 1st. I was wondering (since I don’t have the 3.7+ to get a scholarship) if it would be a good idea for me to wait until my school year is over (June 10th) to send in my transcript because then I would have 3 full quarters worth of grades to send in to admissions rather than 1. Is that a good idea?</p>

<p>What could I do to strengthen my chances for admission and how much are HS grades taken into consideration when transferring? </p>

<p>My apologies if this is a repeat post, I looked through and didn’t see any having to do with this.</p>

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<p>Send in your application ASAP. Do NOT wait until June 10th – maybe wait until this quarter has come in, and then apply. You have the grades and ECs that admission should not be an issue.</p>

<p>Housing and Financial Aid at AU is extremely time sensitive. Worst thing they can do is put a hold on you and make you send them your transcripts. </p>

<p>P.S. Regardless of their decision (Acceptance or Hold) make sure to get your FAFSA in to them on time.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice! </p>

<p>I was going to do that to try and keep from sending in my HS transcripts, If I wait until June I will have enough credits that I wouldn’t have to do so. But I definately see what you are saying about Housing and Fin.Aid. </p>

<p>Do you think my bad HS gpa would hurt my admissions chances?</p>

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<p>Will it hurt your chances? Yes. Will it keep you out of AU? Probably not if your grades are as high as you say.</p>

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<p>I think most colleges would put much greater emphasis on actual college grades than high school grades for a transfer student.</p>