University of Portland to University of Washington?

Transfer Students
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<p>Hello! I am an incoming Freshmen at the University of Portland and I want to transfer to the University of Washington next year 2014-2015. I was accepted into UW the first time around but my parents decided for me that I should go to UP because it's a Catholic university... Only now do they realize that UW has more academic opportunities and is a better fit for me. UW has been my dream school since I was in 7th grade. I am a Biology major. I want to major in Biochemistry, but UP doesn't offer it (a reason I want to transfer, as well).</p>

<p>So, I was wondering, how hard is it to transfer into UW? Does it help that I was accepted last year? Is it easier to transfer during the summer and continue as a degree seeking student in Autumn 2014? Should I just jump the gun and transfer next semester? Any advice on a successful transfer? (Other than getting good grades, extra curriculars, a superb personal statement, etc).</p>

<p>Does my dream have a second chance?</p>

<p>I truly appreciate all of the advice! :D</p>

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<p>Have you called UW to ask if perhaps they will still take you a freshman this year? Or in the Fall of 2018? You could then take some CC courses or take a gap year…it would certainly be better (easier) to do this now than risk not getting accepted as a transfer.</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, I’m all set to go to Portland this year. A gap year or CC is out of the question (parents are very very nit picky). I don’t mind going to Portland, but if I have the second chance to go to UW this time around, I will definitely attend and my parents will (finally) support me.</p>

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<p>Nothing is set until you go…what would be lost if you called UW to ask?</p>

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<p>Just the fact that you prefaced your last response with “unfortunately” should at least lead you to make that one call…</p>

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<p>I agree that it’s worth a call, stranger things have happened.</p>