Wanting to Transfer Out of UChicago...

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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<p>Sigh, I finished my first at UofC and frankly, I don't really feel "into" it. It has nothing to do with the faculty or the students (both of whom are awesome), but rather, I just don't feel like I am doing what I want to do at UofC. I feel incredibly out of place. I am looking to transfer next year into another university.</p>

<p>During my senior year at high school, I choose UofC over Berkeley but now I regret it immensely...Is there any hope of a transfer to Cal? I know OOS transfers to Berkeley are extremely difficult but is there still a chance? My GPA is not too great, a not-so-high 3.3. However, I did do some research at the physics lab and can probably get a rec from my mentor. I am also trying to apply as a transfer to CMU. Do I have a shot or should I just grin and bear my current situation?</p>

<p>Thanks,</p>

<p>flux</p>

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<p>That was my brother posting, by the way, we both share the same account (so ignore my thread history.)</p>

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<p>Whats your major?
But a 3.3 OOS transfer is very VERY unlikely, unless your major is not popular and CAL just wants you then to pay the large OOS cost.</p>

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<p>Hopefully CAL will take into account that you come from a rigorous school like UChicago. A 3.3 is low, but not unheard of with CAL admits.</p>

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<p>My major is physics at UofC and I want to transfer into nuclear engineering. Is that possible? Also, what is considered a “good” GPA for OOS transfers into Cal? 3.8-4.0?</p>

<p>Thanks for your replies</p>

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<p>i think he has a better shot than most give credit as U of C is notorious for ridiculous grade deflation. if any school is gonna get comparable credit for a 3.3, U of C is it.</p>

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<p>Sadly, GPA is the largest factor in admissions for OOS students. 3.3 is not a “low” gpa but I’d say you would have a much higher shot with a 3.5ish? Can you bump it up more? My friend goes to U of C and he is also having a tough time getting a good GPA (albeit his major isn’t as rigorous as Physics would be…Econ). Write a good PS!</p>

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<p>Thanks, is CMU harder to transfer into than Berkeley?</p>

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<p>Yes because they accept way way way less students.</p>

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<p>UofC is the shizzle…just tough it out. Its not the end of the world. Or you could drop out of school all together? those are my suggestions.</p>

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<p>Coming from a transfer student rejected from U Chicago and currently attending Berkeley, I’m curious why you feel out of place. I’d trade places with you in a heartbeat >_<</p>