<p>Freshman year - 4.0, 30 credits, third tier school in NY</p>
<p>Transfer into:</p>
<p>Let's say some random first tier (not ivy) ny school for sophomore year.
4.0 for first semester of sophomore</p>
<p>Would transfering a second time look bad for admission to an ivy league school for junior year?</p>
<p>Would it hurt my chances tremendously even though I'd have a 4.0?</p>
<p>In my opinion, I think it may look indecisive, but I don't really know how adcoms would view it.</p>
<p>Why would you transfer into some "random first tier ny school?" If you are set on an ivy, then why not apply for that? Of course, I have no idea why you are set on any ivy. </p>
<p>If you've already applied to transfer as a sophomore, but really want a different school, why not stay where you are until jr. year. Apply to whatever ivy interests you, as well as other schools that you would really like to attend. When the acceptances come in, choose your best option.</p>
<p>And don't transfer into "some random school" just for the hell of it. and not to mention, don't automatically assume you will have a 4.0 and plan your future based on that assumption. you could have a harsh professor that catches you off-guard with grading, or a tough class, or grade deflation.</p>
<p>why transfer twice just do it once and be sure that is where you want to go. sounds easy enough.</p>
<p>what if you really dont want to stay at the school you are at(as a freshman), and have only one school you really want to go to. and you apply after freshman year to that school, get rejected, and so you decide to go to your 2nd choice. then you decide after being at your 2nd choice that you still really want to go to your 1st choice school and apply again after sophmore year. if you explain that, is it really seen as negative by your top choice school?</p>
<p>Better to bloom where you are planted at the second choice school. Assume you will love it there. There is virtually no one for whom only one school works. There are over 3000 colleges and universities in this country. If you have two top choices, out of 3000, there shouldn't be that much difference between how #2 will work out for you vs. #1.</p>
<p>If by any chance, you still want to attend your 1st choice school, and are not having a fun time (assuming you did not find a core group of friends), and are not satisfied with your current school's academics, then yes, consider transferring. Do everything in your power to see you get in. </p>
<p>I don't want to go against jmmom's advice, because it seems she's a wise person, but don't settle for second best (if you think there is a BIG difference between a #1 or #3). If you know can do better then do it. College is only four years;it's better to attend a school you're proud of than having a "meh" attitude. Yes, bloom where you're planted, but also take in the "no regrets" saying. Work your butt off at your current school and exhaust everything they have to offer to you.</p>
<p>i transferred thrice.</p>
<p>I couldn't imagine doing the transfer process again. I mean, maybe if I had a chance for Wharton, but dear god, I'm happy where I am. 3 times... omg -.-;</p>
<p>If this ivy is your dream school then I think its safe to assume that you applied out of highschool and were rejected, no? So then you attempted to transfer to the ivy from your "3rd tier" school and were rejected again? And now you want to transer to a random first tier school with the sole intent to tranfering to the very same ivy that has already rejected you twice? My gut tells me you should stay put.</p>
<p>if i were an adcom looking at your app... provided i know only what you've told us:</p>
<p>trying to transfer once? smart kid. looks like you were able to succeed and mature at your first school. you knew what you wanted and worked hard for it. admitted.</p>
<p>trying to transfer again? indecisive smart kid. looks like you're just jumping around from school to school... trying to climb the ranks. you're not staying at any one school long enough to really dedicate yourself and contribute to its community. i'd go for the kid with a 3.4-3.6 and a sense of purpose and conviction over the one that's just "smart." reject.</p>