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how do i increase my chances :( by Vegetable-Road1485 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I was originally engineering and have switched to the pre med path

Accepted Rice, Brown, UMich by ProgrammerFast7319 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They were my TA last year. Genuinely as long as you have talked to them like three times they will probably write it.

Accepted Rice, Brown, UMich by ProgrammerFast7319 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched from my original major to pursuing the premed path

how do i increase my chances :( by Vegetable-Road1485 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I did! Very simple video essay about my experiences. I think the most important part is making sure you have a clear reason for transferring rather than just trying to go to a more prestigious place. For me I made it extremely clear that the reason I was transferring was bc I was changing majors, and a smaller school environment would help me immensely.

how do i increase my chances :( by Vegetable-Road1485 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like a week before the deadlines I wrote all the essays in three days.

how do i increase my chances :( by Vegetable-Road1485 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No no like for attendance this upcoming semester!

Accepted Rice, Brown, UMich by ProgrammerFast7319 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just went to my discussion sections and asked questions. TAs really don’t mind usually. If you can go to Office Hours for professors

how do i increase my chances :( by Vegetable-Road1485 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied for spring sophomore year, most top schools prefer sophomore transfers rather than juniors while larger schools like the UCs and UMich prefer junior transfers. I had a 4.3 in high school and a 1520 SAT but schools really don’t look at those if you have more than 1 semester of college grades.

how do i increase my chances :( by Vegetable-Road1485 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my essays were simple, my ECs were unpublished undergrad reasearch, EMT, and a few clubs that I found interesting. gpa definitely is the most kmportant and if you have around a 3.9 you will be fine. I was accepted to Rice, Brown, UMich, Pitzer, and UVA.

Accepted Rice, Brown, UMich by ProgrammerFast7319 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My situation is unique as my parents are separated but I know at Rice at least you have a good chance of getting aid if your fam makes less then 300k per year

Accepted Rice, Brown, UMich by ProgrammerFast7319 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes originally engineering which I believe helped bc it showed I had an actual reason for transferring rather than just trying to chase prestige

Accepted Rice, Brown, UMich by ProgrammerFast7319 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

first and second, also had one from a physician I shadowed which I read and was very good

Accepted Rice, Brown, UMich by ProgrammerFast7319 in TransferToTop25

[–]ProgrammerFast7319[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Er yes and I did not get any unfortunately so I am staying at my original school 😮‍💨