DJpsu2015

Hi, guys

I'm currently a freshman at Penn State and I've been thinking about applying to transfer to The University of Michigan for Public Policy. What I really like about the program is that you have such a wide-range of emphasis such as Urban Planning, which I'm interested in. I'm currently on an Education and PP track here at Penn State.

I really like it here and I love how my current school makes you take an internship at least once in order to even graduate with this degree. Also, Penn State's degree is a BS, while Michigan is a BA. Is there THAT much of a difference here?

Michigan also has a dual degree program in which I could potentially earn my MA and MPP. I really just like the sound of this program here.

I have a 3.73 gpa for fall and my spring will similar or higher. Am I on track as a prospective transfer student? I didn't do too bad in high school, but I wasn't great. I had a 3.34 gpa and a 27 ACT score. I'm definitely not trying to slack this time around...ever! Just some quick insights would be helpful, especially from Michigan students themselves. Thanks!

beechw00d

Great job at PSU. Given your High School results Michigan may want more than one year of grades from PSU but you never know. Worth trying as your college stuff looks good.