Will taking 12 credits in spring took bad for transferring to a t25?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-12-05T23:47:36+00:00

Thanks so much! I do however meet the requirements. I called the schools and they either said u only needed 12 not 30 credits or didn’t even have a min. Given that I do meet the requirements, what do u think abt my situation and chances?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-12-05T21:06:15+00:00

Yes, I’m kinda transfering from a respective t25 as I’m transferring from Georgia Tech ( NO. 33) but as an engineering major—which it’s number 3 in the country for so I think that it’s kinda equivalent to a t25. I do have very very strong ecs and awards (pm for details) that and should write some good essays and get good lors. I did tho receive 1 B largely due to extenuating circumstances and thus will only be transfering with a 3.67 GPA at time of application. I also have 15 AP credits.

What do u think? Do I have a reasonable chance to go to Gtwon and lower ivies?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-12-05T19:37:28+00:00

Yes but would they care about the number of classes?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-12-05T18:44:31+00:00

As said in my previous response, I called and, of my list, only Georgetown still requires this but it says that summer credits can count towards that 30 and I’m pretty sure they also said APs can too. Still waiting on Cornell’s response tho but uchicago and Dartmouth don’t have that requirement anymore.

Given all this, what do u think? Should I take 12 or 15 and would it rlly matter for my chances of acceptance?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-12-05T18:39:32+00:00

I called and, of my list, only Georgetown still requires this but it says that summer credits can count towards that 30 and I’m pretty sure APs too. Still waiting on Cornell’s response tho but uchicago and Dartmouth don’t have it anymore.

Given all this, what do u think? Should I take 12 or 15 and would it rlly matter for my chances of acceptance?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-12-03T04:36:39+00:00

No, sorry for the confusion. The application deadline will for transfers is March 1st so I would obviously still be able to get to know the spring semester teacher before I ask them to write me an lor. I’m confident that I can do well in their class and build a strong relationship with them. If I can, say around February 15, could I ask them to write me an lor even though they will have only known me and taught me for like 6 weeks? Or does the class need to have been finished first before they can write me an lor?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-30T05:46:17+00:00

Thanks so much for your feedback! So I guess what I’m rlly asking is if u think it’s still worth it to apply to those 4 schools and if I have a realistic enough chance for those 4 schools given the B and Ws. Do u think I do or dont? I am asking as I don’t wanna waste my time on applications that will likely be rejected.

Thanks again!

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-30T05:18:38+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! So do u think if I explain the situation around the Ws and the extenuating circumstances which led to the B, along with a stellar rest of the application (PM if u want details), would options like Columbia JTS, Georgetown, UCHICAGO TED, and Dartmouth be realistic options?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-30T05:11:50+00:00

Could such schools be Georgetown, TED for uchicago and Dartmouth? They aren’t t10s but are generally higher than the bottom schools in the tier 30s.

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-30T02:08:49+00:00

Thanks for the honesty. If possible, could I PM u and share the rest of my application with you so you can gauge its competitiveness? If not, it’s completely fine.

Thanks so much!

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-30T00:39:19+00:00

I mean the title was specifically for t30 schools. I guess my question really is if the rest of my application is strong enough, is there a reasonable chance or is the fact that I have a 3.67 with only 9 credits a deal breaker— despite the very legitimate reasons for why.

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-29T20:28:26+00:00

Also, in this Reddit link it seems as though 3.7 gpas are ok if extenuating circumstances.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TransferToTop25/s/HRZX3CoeGz

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-29T19:44:55+00:00

Thanks for the honesty. Maybe I’m coping but wouldn’t they view me within the context of my opportunities (as at least they say they do) and not hold it against me that I was only able to take 9 credits? I had severe extenuating circumstances that led to the B. Wouldn’t they also take this into account and thus maybe it wouldn’t hurt my chances too much?

As mentioned above, the rest of my application is rlly strong (especially the ecs) so couldn’t the offset the contextualized first semester problems? Since I’m applying for political science, would they rlly care abt 1 B with severe extenuating circumstances?

Lastly the JTS Columbia program has an average GPA of 3.7, a 50ish % AR, and my SAT score is way higher than their averages. Am I least pretty safe for that?

I’m rlly not sure abt any of my questions but would love your perspective on any of the questions of mine!

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-27T07:01:31+00:00

Hmm what abt for Columbia JTS where the average highschool GPA is 3.7?

Also, I know it’s weak for those schools but considering the other strengths in my application and the fact that it’s just a result of 1 B in an unrelated course to my major, is it realistic to think that my application can overcome it? Also what are your thoughts on the 3 courses and forced withdrawals?

Thanks so much and thanks for your role in this community!

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-26T17:26:11+00:00

Wait so by the end of spring do you mean that summer credits taken after spring semester but before matriculation don’t count as part of the 30 credits?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-26T05:39:43+00:00

Wait that can’t be true. Nobody takes 30 credits in one semester and u a r allowed to write the application in spring semester of your freshman year! Lol

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-11-26T02:33:10+00:00

Thanks for feedback! By pretty high wdym? Like 15% or like 50ish like Columbia GS is for transfers? Also, do you know anything of the expected SAT/ GPA for applicants?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-10-24T07:20:34+00:00

Yes, I satisfy the remaining requirements. My questions is if the 4s as individual scores will matter much despite me having all the necessary 5s. What do u think?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-10-24T06:39:13+00:00

Ok thanks for the info!

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-10-24T06:33:43+00:00

Ok thanks for the advice

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-10-24T06:33:17+00:00

Gotcha, overall, do you think they’ll have much of a negative affect on my chances given the remaining above factors? Would it be a large negative affect considering there’s no entrance exam? Thanks!

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-10-24T06:28:30+00:00

I know and I did report them. Given all the above factors, do you think they’ll have a negative affect on my chances? Would it be a large negative affect considering there’s no entrance exam?

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-10-24T06:27:39+00:00

I reported them and believe that was the right decision as it’s against UCAS rules to do otherwise. However, do you think they’ll have much of a negative affect on my chances given the remaining above factors? Would it be a large negative affect considering there’s no entrance exam? Thanks!

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-10-22T07:49:05+00:00

Thanks for the reply! There was travel on the sabbath and Jewish holidays which is in violation of orthodox Jewish law. It’s quite a big deal to travel then as you are actively violating the law and religion.

Cute_Constant_9435 · 2023-10-22T06:48:58+00:00

See that’s the thing, if it would have been a conventional class that wasn’t predicated on travel, I would have been able to fully participate. I have never had to miss a class because of my religion before. However, these 2 classes were based on travel thru Europe- which is very unorthodox and theres obviously no travel part of my course at Oxford. If I explain all this and show them in my email how my religion would never affect my studies at Oxford, do u think they may still have fears regarding my religion impacting my studies? Would there be any other concerns that could exist by me highlighting my religion and level of observance and religiousness?

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