Would it be possible to tranfer into a top school?

Transfer Students
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<p>As some of you may know, I messed up my Freshmen year of HS with killed my GPA(Highest possible is a 3.5) thanks to a D in Spanish....</p>

<p>But I don't want to give up.= to my dream of going to a top school.
If I say go to my state school and land a say 3.8+ GPA, Would it be possible to transfer to into a top school such as Brown,Harvard,Georgetown University...etc(ivies)Tufts,Boston College and top UCs.</p>

<p>Will it matter WHERE I went?
I am kinda mad at myself for doing terrible...and am try to look at the light at the end of the tunnel....I mean at least I could get those pesky General Education classes out of the way. </p>

<p>This is a VERY future oriented topic,but I would like to know.</p>

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<p>are u at a state right now, or trying to decide CC or state?
because a CC would obviously help you get into the UCs</p>

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<p>Harvard is currently not accepting any transfer students at all. This may or may not change in the future. </p>

<p>[Harvard</a> College Admissions Office: Prospective Students](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/prospective/transfer/index.html]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/prospective/transfer/index.html)</p>

<p>As for the other schools I am sure it is possible to transfer into them though I would imagine they are as difficult (if not more difficult) to get accepted into as a transfer as they are as a freshman. The best thing is for you to research the schools you are interested in and see what their transfer requirements are.</p>

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<p>Hold on, do you mean to say that you just finished your freshman year in HS?</p>

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<p>I am not even int college yet(rising junior)
And kmzizzle…That would be pointless, since I am not from CA.</p>

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<p>ah haha
I thought u were in CA because you mentioned the UC’s (mostly CA residents apply) :P</p>

<p>yes if u go to a state school and get a good gpa 3.8+ you will have good shots at those schools minus harv</p>

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<p>really? </p>

<p>so say i attend a csu, and had a 3.8+ gpa + good ecs
i would have good shots at ivies and such schools on the east coast?</p>

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<p>^ The Ivy schools are a long shot for anyone. They also do put emphasis on your high school record and SAT/ACT scores so keep that in mind.</p>

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<p>i see, is there emphasis on HS record and SAT/ACT scores even as a junior transfer?</p>

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<p>^ For the top schools, yes. Lots of non-Ivy schools put little emphasis on stuff from high school if you’re transferring as a junior. The UC schools don’t even require high school grades and SAT scores for junior transfers.</p>

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<p>thanks for the quick replies. </p>

<p>from what you said, is it likely of many students to retake the SAT/ACT then to gain acceptance into the ivies?</p>

<p>if i did poorly in HS with a ~3.0 GPA, then is it still worth making an effort?</p>

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<p>Actually, most schools don’t even accept SAT/ACT scores taken during college. If you have a good college record, I think it’s worth applying to any school because it probably shows maturity and a sign of dedication. Just be aware that chances are slim for just about everyone for the top schools.</p>

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<p>I don’t think that UCs weigh in freshman grades when calculating GPA. They look at it though.</p>

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<p>You are a rising junior in hs.</p>

<p>Do NOT obsess about that D in Freshman Spanish. Do your best in the remaining terms. Get great grades. Follow your interests and passions in your EC’s.</p>

<p>Apply to a range of schools in terms of selectivity. Include some of those uber reaches you mention. Add some similar ones which are matches. And at least two similar ones which are safeties. </p>

<p>Plan to love the school where you matriculate as a freshman.</p>

<p>Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT, start thinking about transferring from one college to another before you even get to ANY college.</p>

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<p>Andale…can you tell me why not?</p>