<p>So my situation is a little screwy but I was hoping some of you might be able to help me out a little. </p>
<p>I applied to ND senior year of hs and was rejected. I ended up attending the University of Maryland the past year. Long story short things were really really bad there. I ended up staying one semester and only received only 1 credit. This fall/spring I will be back home attending a community college to get my grades and everything in order while I look to transfer somewhere else. </p>
<p>Notre Dame has always been a dream for me and my best friend is a student there so despite my situation I can't help but think about trying to transfer.</p>
<p>If I end up with a 4.0 over my 2 semesters this year is there any chance of transferring to ND for the fall? Im assuming probably not since I would be coming from community college. I would think that ND is looking to take transfers from 4 year institutions. </p>
<p>Some other info from hs that would be worth mentioning:
3.7 gpa and a 4+ weighted
1300 sat and a 28 ACT
I was about as involved as one could be in hs between sports, clubs, community service, etc.</p>
<p>I know I was a longshot for ND from the beginning but it is easier to transfer so I've heard.</p>
<p>Any insight or opinions would be helpful.</p>
<p>There is always a chance of getting in but i’d say you have a very low chance of getting in. I was in your situation (senior year) with the same grades but was denied - went to UM and applied every semester since and have been denied each time. I can’t figure out why i have been denied but kids have got in with a lower gpa then me. </p>
<p>I think w/ your 1st semester it will really decrease your chance of getting in, greatly. ND tends to look very highly upon your academic maturity and seeing that they may believe you wont be able to last or measure up the the students there. </p>
<p>But it doesn’t hurt to try. Give admin a call and talk to the transfer admissions coordinator it’s their job to help out so ask for suggestions, chances, classes to take, etc etc. It gets your name in their head and it doesn’t hurt. Make sure you get your GPA up and see what happens. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. I’ve been through this 4 times now</p>
<p>The difference is likely the courses you take. ND wants transfers to graduate on time (and we do) so they are looking for you to have taken the same courses as the first year of studies so you are not behind. That is often why students with lower GPAs get in whereas students with other courses but a higher GPA do not. </p>
<p>When I transferred there were a few students from community colleges, so it is possible. Your grades are good enough, the question is if you have taken the proper courses. </p>
<p>Keep doing well and get in touch with transfer admissions to make sure you are taking the proper classes! Good luck!</p>
<p>Yeah…definitely make your name known by those admissions counselors it makes a huge difference. I got denied originally, went to U of M, and got in after freshman year. It is true that they want to see growth when you hit college–so your first semester will definitely hurt you. That, coupled with a few semesters of community college, will make it more difficult. I would recommend going to another university and showing at least another two semesters worth of good grades. As was mentioned before, there definitely have been community college transfers but I would imagine it is more the exception than the rule. Good luck, though!!!</p>