UConn Transfer Chances

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<p>After looking over my transfer application to UConn (Storrs) and noticing how complicated it is (I wouldn't be surprised if it got trashed just on the basis of being so complex), I thought it would be smart to consult with people on CC. </p>

<p>To give a little background, I'm finally in a financially secure position (I recently finished an AS in nursing), able to attend college on a full-time basis, and complete a BA degree. Classical and late antique culture and history has always fascinated me, so I'd like to pursue a BA in Classics at UConn (Storrs). </p>

<p>However, there seem to be a few maligning factors involved: 1.) I'm old (29), which sets me at a disadvantage with admissions (what ever happened to non-discrimination policies?), 2.) I've never been able to attend college full-time in the past due to financial constraints, and 3.) despite all the As I've pulled through in the last five years, my cumulative GPA is only a 3.25 (maybe even a 3.2). </p>

<p>I'm worried that with the progressive, decreasing number of transfer applicants selected for admissions to UConn Storrs (it was 59% last year, 50% this year), that I have only a slim chance of fulfilling my dream. I wouldn't mind going to the Hartford, Stamford, et al, branches of UConn, but none of these offer classics as a major; I'm also not interested in the non-traditional Bachelor of General Studies program offered by UConn. </p>

<p>Here's a summary of the factors potentially affecting my application: </p>

<p>EDUCATIONAL HISTORY:
First community college: 3.01 GPA (50 hours, a lot of repeated coursework; all A's in repeated courses and last 2 years)
Second community college: 3.7 GPA (24 hours)
Third community college: 3.18 GPA (16 hours, nursing prerequisites/biological sciences)
Fourth community college: 3.3 GPA (40 hours, exclusively nursing core-courses)
Yale Summer School: 3.8 GPA (8 hours)</p>

<p>DISADVANTAGES:
1. Age (29 years old)
2. Time spent in college (+11 years)
3. Never have been able to attend college full-time, due to financial constraints.</p>

<p>ADVANTAGES:
1. Community involvement and leadership (i.e., as a nurse, medical ethics committee board member, etc.)
2. Yale Summer School (i.e., Ancient Greek; "A" grades in both courses)
3. Associates Degree in Liberal Arts (NOT at a CT community college, or one with a transfer agreement)
4. Associates Degree in Nursing Science (also not a CT community college)
4. Applying as a major in Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies (i.e., not a very competitive major)
5. Hispanic descent (patrilineal only)
6. Mainly As, some A- and B+ grades, last 5 years of college</p>

<p>Could someone please chance me, or at least offer advice on how to improve chances at admission?</p>

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<p>Have you taken a standardized test?</p>

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<p>I haven’t taken any standardized tests. UConn’s transfer website indicates SAT/ACT scores aren’t needed from applicants older than 25 (and after inquiring about it, an admissions counselor confirmed they aren’t required). </p>

<p>Would you suggest I take the SAT/ACT? My main concern is my GPA. There are only about 12 people working in admissions at UConn (Storrs) and they receive roughly 1200 applications for fall transfers within a 4 month period and have to make decisions by June 1st (or before). So, I imagine there’s a lot of automated work going on, and, in this case at least, GPA probably figures prominently in the admissions process. </p>

<p>I guess I could try to squeeze in another class or two and bring the GPA up to a 3.28 or possibly 3.3, but would this help?</p>

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<p>You have a good chance of admission as a non-traditional student. If you were worried about your academic record, you could distinguish yourself by submitting good SAT/ACT scores. If you do well on the test, submit the score. If you do not do well, do not submit it.</p>