University of Washington transfer chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I'm from Illinois and currently taking classes at my local community college. In high school I had some serious personal/family issues that made me barely graduate and have a poor, poor GPA. After a 2 year hiatus I'm taking my second semester at CC and wondering about my transfer chances to UW next year.</p>

<p>High school -</p>

<p>(I don't have my transcript on me and am estimating roughly) </p>

<p>~1.5 GPA (though I did take and pass a few AP classes)
- 30 on the ACT
- No extracurriculars</p>

<p>I was advised to take a broad range of classes in CC due to my poor GPA so there isn't a set program I've been going towards yet. Also, as I work full time I haven't been able to be a full time student.</p>

<p>By the end of the spring semester I'll have taken 8 classes with roughly 30 credit hours. </p>

<p>Current GPA - 3.6 (I am confident I can bring this up a bit more)
No extracurriculars (due to working I simply don't have additional time for these)</p>

<p>How would my chances be? I'd be the first person in my family to go to college, for what it's worth. The majors I'm most interested in are non-competitive or slightly competitive. </p>

<p>If you all need more information I'll try and gather it ASAP and update it.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Hey @makilio‌!</p>

<p>I too am curious about my acceptance chances. I just applied to the University of Washington for Winter 2015, and am very nervous.
I applied after 60 credits, with only a 3.30 GPA :frowning:
What I’ve read and heard from many transfers/advisors is that UW gives the upper hand to in state transfers. Many of the CCs in WA have DTA (direct transfer agreements);therefore, students only need to get a certain GPA and they’ll be admitted.
I would just recommend you writing a very good essay, I know of a few out of state transfers with 3.7+ GPAs that were rejected, but that’s just them! Goodluck.</p>