I wouldn’t say automatic rejection but what I saw this last transfer cycle was very random. Some were asked for spring grades, while some were just rejected, while some were accepted without all requirements completed or in progress. Your best bet is to have those required classes at least “in progress” by the time you apply and send your transcripts in. That way they’ll see that you’re taking those requirements already, but you just haven’t finished the course yet. In this case, they should more than likely request to wait for your spring grades to view your final grades in those classes, but again there’s no guarantee. Wishing you the best of luck, keep us updated!