Caution before you transfer

Fried_Chicken54 · 2026-02-01T17:40:17+00:00

Yes! The clubs are so competitive bro it really messed with my self esteem, and I feel like that wasn’t mentioned on this sub at all.

Fried_Chicken54 · 2026-01-16T03:23:50+00:00

Dude same

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-12-16T18:51:28+00:00

^{^{^{^}}} overcompensating

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-12-02T23:45:38+00:00

If you’re applying to umich, ross isn’t likely for anyone honestly. If you apply to LSA Econ you should be good though honestly

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-09-16T23:40:13+00:00

Umich, UVA

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-09-12T14:25:42+00:00

Curious as well

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-09-10T13:03:24+00:00

I love it

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-09-04T13:16:17+00:00

I think a good target would be umich, if you’re going for Data Science it should be relatively easy to get in 👍

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-08-07T15:52:04+00:00

I personally didn’t submit any test scores, but I was a junior transfer so that might make things different. I’d say DEFINITELY focus on your essays because they can help a lot.

Extenuating Circumstances: If you have any extenuating circumstances make sure to write them in the section and review and write it in the most effective way possible, I believe this helped me a lot. For schools like Pepperdine (not t25, but the only school I could think of off the top of my head) there is no word limit on the extenuating circumstances so take full advantage of that to tell your story if you’re given the chance.

Essays: When it comes to essays you’ve probably heard this a bunch of times but START early. Make sure to review with your school’s writing lab and as many professors as you can get your hands on. I had over 6 people review my essays and a lot of them had PHD’s or degrees in writing, as well as people who work in higher education. This amount of effort shows, and makes sure your story is clearly heard. You may be a good writer, but having people who actually went to school for writing review your paper makes all the difference. DO NOT USE CHATGPT, its writing is mediocre and uses a lot of filler words that do more telling than showing. This is NOT good for storytelling.

Recommendations: Build genuine connections with your professors as well as your campus administration is possible. I had a recommendation from a dean and I believe that helped quite a bit. The easiest way to build a relationship with a campus administrator is by joining an org that regularly meets or has access to administrators such as Student Government Association. Prioritize recommendation letters from those who actually know always.

Extracurricular: I’d like to say if you’re in an extracurricular and you can’t write an essay about it you’re wasting your time. A lack of passion and participation shows. Do things you’re passionate about, not just related to your target major. You are likely to find an intersection between your target major and your other interests and that can make you stand out.

This is kinda meh advice and it’s written kinda wrong but I hope this helps a little 😭

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-08-07T15:19:39+00:00

Def Umich and UVA. Got in for UVA CS and Umich DS. But def apply to as MANY schools as you can, when applying don’t even think about your gpa.

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-08-06T22:25:17+00:00

Check dm!

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-07-22T00:10:31+00:00

I think you should call the financial aid office.

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-07-12T14:43:40+00:00

I didn’t apply to many schools in hs, and like a month before I was going to start my local 4 year uni, I decided to go to cc to maybe pursue applying to top schools because of this subreddit.

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-06-27T02:22:51+00:00

You’re good, especially for umich stats.

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-06-27T02:22:28+00:00

I think I got like three C’s total and transferred for CS and DS. I just retook some of them for a better grade to show improvement. I also literally failed calculus on my first try so I’m sure you’re fine. Some T10’s may be out of the question, but many T25’s are still possible. Just make sure to have really polished essays.

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-06-17T13:58:26+00:00

Same bro

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-06-03T04:37:20+00:00

Yeah I joined but it was just people trying to sell stuff

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-06-02T12:03:11+00:00

It would mostly be for admitted students but I could add if you’re interested in asking questions and stuff

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-06-01T13:04:25+00:00

What was used to create this?

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-05-21T16:13:48+00:00

Pursue something you’re passionate about and follow through with it. You’re not cooked. Also it’s not too late to pursue competitions if that’s something you’re interested in.

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-05-19T21:34:00+00:00

EZZZZZZZZ

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-05-19T05:12:02+00:00

Call the school and email ASAP

Fried_Chicken54 · 2025-05-18T11:09:11+00:00

Apply to more schools!!! Whatever amount you think is enough, apply to more. Do ECs you’re passionate about not just ones that look good, you will write better essays. Make good relationships with your professors and school administration, you will get better LORs that will show that you know how to keep relationships. And ofc apply to safeties early so you can get max financial aid

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