Hello all, I am an active duty military member coming up on the end of my contract. I have recently started submitting transfer applications for: NC State, Rutgers, UMD, Cornell, JHU, UNCC, and Stony Brook. Just wanted to know what my chances are from an outsider’s perspective.
Current college: Pima Community College (30 credits)/University of Arizona (3 credits)
Entering as (soph/jr): Soph.
Age: 23
Gender: M
Major: Atmospheric Sciences
Occupation: 6 years of experience as Weather Forecaster
HS GPA: 3.44 (did not apply myself at all)
SAT: 1510 (over 6 years old, Cornell admissions office told me that it wont matter and retaking wont benefit me)
ACT: 25 (same circumstances as SAT)
College GPA : 3.73 (have a W because of confusion due to wrong course written on my advisor’s course planner. Had A in course but had to withdraw half way because it was not required for my major.)
Awards: Pitsenbarger Award (selected top USAF enlisted personnel graduating from the Community College of the Air Force who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree.)
Hooks: African-American Military Veteran with 6 years of major specific experience (previously deployed to Middle East). Started Business. Landlord.
US/Intl: US
ECs: Head youth football coach for full season//Ceremonial Guardsmen for funerals and community events//Raised over $1000 for Susan G. Komen in honor of late family members//Co-author of newspaper during deployment in Jordan// Volunteer Special olympics and community food bank//Phi Theta Kappa, but not very active [500+ hours]