How does the transfer process work and how can I help my chances?
Hi! Im currently a senior in high school! I want to go to my local 4-year university and then transfer to a better university because I just don't like the environment of my university however I didn't do great in high school. I was wondering if that's possible? I'll tell you my stats and maybe you can help me understand the transfer process and if I should transfer? In high school I got a 3.43 unweighted GPA, (they don't tell us the weighted but Im assuming its around a 3.6) I got mostly A's, some B's and 2 Cs :(. I took and passed 2 AP exams: APUSH (3) this counts for credit at my local university, and AP World History, this also counts for credit. 8 Dual Enrollment classes: fall 2024: Intro to psychology (B), spring 2025: English 1010 (A), positive Psychology Fall 2025: (B), Geography (B), English 1020 (A), Probability and stats (A), Spring 2026: Intro to social work (goal: A), Communications (goal: A or B), and intro to sociology (goal: A). I also took 2 honors but I don't think this will matter. I'm assuming that once I start at my local uni I'll be considered a sophomore and then I hope to transfer! Please let me know if this plan is even achievable or realistic? Thank you so much!
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I think I understand what you're saying here---due to your high school performance thus far, you want to go to a local university (that would hypothetically be easier to get into) and then transfer to one you like more.
I'm not sure how selective your "local university" is. It depends on the school, but I'd say you'd be likely to get in with your GPA and past curriculum. I think this plan is realistic in that manner. I also don't know anything but your GPA; if you have extraordinary extracurriculars, an impactful passion project, etc, you might be able to get into a more selective school. HOWEVER, transferring may be difficult for you if you don't get your GPA up and are hoping to go to a more selective/prestigious school.
I'm not quite familiar with the transfer process, but I do know many aspects of admission are different---including what they look for in applicants. Make sure you research your school well in order to be educated about timelines, suggestions, etc.
Lastly, to reiterate, I think in the event you can get that GPA development before you transfer, you'll likely be set to transfer to a "better" university. But know that your GPA isn't "bad" or "weak" by ANY MEANS---be proud of yourself, and know your course load is quite impressive for someone who's still in high school. I wish you luck in your endeavors!
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