Hi! My name’s Lauren I’m a current freshman at Fordham University from New Jersey looking to transfer into Wake for the Fall of 2019.
I was hoping someone might be able to chance me/put my stats in perspective!
As previously stated, I am a freshman at Fordham University with one full semester under my belt. I am a history major, French studies minor, and philosophy minor on the pre-med. track. Unfortunately, my first semester grades were not at all what I wanted them to be, leaving me with a S1 GPA of 3.2… While I was successful in my more difficult pre-med science courses and other required courses, I had trouble with one of my professors who threatened to fail me because of a conflict of religious beliefs, the C that I received in this class definitely dragged my GPA down, and I explain this in my transfer statement. But I’m really scared that a 3.2 will be enough to immediately throw me in the rejection pile!
My midterms grades are all As, and I plan on submitting them directly to Associate Dean Marlowe-Rogers (transfer dean who I’ve been in communication with) for consideration. I hope my spring grades will help prove that I am a serious student!!!
My other stats:
Wait Listed as a first year applicant last April
High school GPA: 4.0, took all APs and honors level coursework
SAT: 1380, 770 U.S. history subject test
College ECs:
-Only freshman soprano accepted into the Fordham University Choir and Women’s Choir (gained 2 college credits for involvement)
-Student educator for Peer Health Exchange (volunteer organization that teaches public high school students health education in low income areas where these classes are often cut from curriculums)
-Volunteer for Fordham’s chapter of A Moment of Magic, I played Anna from Frozen (members dress up as Disney characters and visit children’s hospitals) I also raised $550 within 3 weeks for the organization through my own fundraiser selling Pura Vida bracelets
-Member of Fordham’s Chicks with Sticks, aka club field hockey
-Member of Rose Hill Society/Hall Buddies (gave tours and welcomed prospective students into my dorm)
High School ECs:
-Captain of my high school team theatre/speech and debate club
-Won first place at DECA states in the category of Automotive Services Marketing
-Historian of Rho Kappa (chapter of history honor society)
-President of the theatre club, EXTREMELY involved in my h.s. theatre dept
-President of French Honor Society
-Played softball and field hockey
I had my history professor write my letter of recommendation, I ended up with a 99% in the class, so hopefully it will be a solid letter! I also might ask my current philosophy prof. for a L.O.R. as well.
One of my best friends goes to Wake, and I’ve visited the school 3 times within the past year for games as well as a formal visit/info session. Hopefully, my love for the school will shine through in my app.
All in all, will my 3.2 first semester gpa be a deal breaker? I’m also planning on retaking my SAT in March to make up for a 3.2.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated!! 