I am attempting on transferring to Madison for the Fall 2016 semester for my sophomore year. I just spent my first semester at UMass Amherst with 15 credits and a 2.8 GPA. In high school I had a cumulative GPA of about 3.4 weighted and got a 2000 on the SAT. I understand my GPA is lower than the average transfer’s but I was diagnosed with mono in mid November that caused me to miss a chemistry lab and to postpone a math test for a month later. I did mention this on my transfer application. I realized the odds are currently against me but I would just like to know my chances at admission for next fall. Any feedback is appreciated and any tips on how to improve my application/chances are also welcome. Thanks!!!
I am in the same boat, I had some challenges my first semester at UMN Twin Cities and came out Fall 2015 semester with a 2.959 GPA and am very concerned that this will prevent me from being accepted as a sophomore for Fall 2016 semester. I had a 3.959 GPA in HS, 30 ACT score, 3-4 recommendation letters from High school teachers and college professors, and I have many extracurriculars and work experience. I’d say that letting them know of your challenges first semester will help them when considering your GPA, and I hope they will consider other things other than my GPA as well. What do you think our odds are of acceptance?