What makes someone a truly good transfer applicant?

Transfer Students
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<p>I posted this information in individual college threads, but just found that this forum would probably be a better place to ask the question. In terms of competition in applying for transfer, can someone give me an idea of where I would stand and perhaps give me a general idea of my chances at some schools?</p>

<p>I am transferring from GW for location issues and because I'm looking for a more rigorous, liberal-arts focused environment.</p>

<p>HS GPA: 4.25 weighted (school does not do unweighted), well-known, good public HS
SAT: 2150 (710 CR, 640 M, 790 W)
SAT II: 740 U.S. History</p>

<p>First semester college GPA: 3.95 (1 A-, 5 classes)
Extracurriculars: I'm not going to list them all, but in both high school I had decent athletic and community service ECs and in college I have volunteered coaching soccer roughly 4 hours a week. I've also volunteered in conservation efforts at multiple parks.</p>

<p>For the following schools (and I know some admit very few transfers) where would I stand?</p>

<p>Brown, Tufts, Dartmouth, Williams, Amherst, Northwestern, Colgate</p>

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<p>Bumped to the top</p>

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<p>you probably should put in another semester of 4.0 college work if you’re intent on gaining admission to top 15 schools…then aiming for spring admit next year</p>

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<p>You could always apply this year, and reapply next year provided the application fee isn’t an issue. I know of a large number of people who got into Northwestern as Sophomore Transfers from a variety of universities.</p>

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<p>Whether you apply for FA will make a difference at B as they are need-aware for transfers.</p>

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<p>Yeah I know- unfortunately I do need aid.</p>