Waitlisted Transfer

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Minnesota
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<p>I got waitlisted as a transfer which is actually very okay with me. I had called admissions on Monday to see what was going on and the woman I spoke to said that it was a very slim chance that I would be admitted or waitlisted. She said "You will most likely be denied." But instead a letter was sent later that day and I got waitlisted! Yay for me! I haven't gotten the letter yet but I'm assuming I'm just going to send in my Spring semester grades, correct? </p>

<p>I'll be transferring in as a Sophmore to CLA.
College GPA - 3.82
High School GPA - 2.88 (This is what killed me. I don't have 26 credits so this counted against me.)
ACT - 26</p>

<p>Anyone have tips to sway the admissions people? </p>

<p>In my classes I'm getting about a 3.75 right now. I'm shooting for a 4.0 this semester, though and I still have 6 weeks to do it. So I guess I'm also kind of asking... what are my chances?</p>

<p>ALSO (sorry for all of the questions) how does financial aid work for transfers? I have yet to do FAFSA. I'd really like to get some help because of my grades and making the Dean's List at my school... but I don't know what to expect. My mother handled all of the financial aid stuff this year and it's my dad's turn to do it next year ('09-'10) SO I'm pretty much on my own! Haha. Should I just apply for as many scholarships as I can once/if I am admitted?</p>

<p>Thanks, guy!</p>

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<p>Your college grade sounds pretty good. My GPA is a little bit lower than you but I got accepted (CBS). My guess is that I have more credits so they don't really consider my HS grades.
Good Luck!</p>

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<p>vic12, how many credits did you have?</p>

<p>By the end of this semester, I'll have 32 so my high school grades won't matter. I'm thinking I'll be okay if I continue trying to get a 4.0... but I'm just freaking out 'cause I signed a lease in Dinkytown for next year. So... I better get in or else I'm screwed! Haha!</p>

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<p>i had 36 credits at the time i applied. What major are you applying? Anyway with a 4.0 GPA, you should be fine. :)</p>

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<p>I think you could submit your later grades and they will reconsider you. You should appeal since you’re on the wait list. They will definitely take you if you have a 4.0 GPA.</p>