Amherst College 2021 Transfer Thread

35YearoldCUNY
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:28:21 +0000

Hey all, awaiting transfer decision. Never asked before, anyone have an idea of my chances?

35 year old returning CC student. First generation. Broken home(was mostly with my mother), who was a Finnish and Indian immigrant. Diligent student until high school where I fell into substance abuse, finished with a 2.2 HS GPA. My dean of students helped me get into William Paterson University based on my SATs. Tried to stay sober on my own, first semester I made dean’s list. Eventually I relapsed. Registered there and BMCC from 2003-2008, ended up with a bunch of W’s and E’s.

Eventually found recovery. Strong reader. Worked in restaurants for 20 years. Involved in housing activism–formed my tenant association and we ended up getting a new law passed in NYS. I testified in front of the Senate. Helped with the formation of the Housing Justice 4 All network responsible for the extension of the 2019 rent laws. Lots of community work. Started my own project with community land trusts and studying their formation in Oaxaca, Mexico, to help guide us here in the city.

At Kingsborough Community College now: 3.98 GPA. Transferred in 16 credits from William Paterson and took 47 credits in 2020, mostly honors, Span 1 and 2, Economics, Comp 1 and 2, Bio for bio majors etc. Enrolled in ACT the night before and didn’t study so scored a 28, not submitting. PTK, Vice president of leadership. Honors Assembly rep. CUNY Research Scholars program with a project on 421-tax abatement. Stellar recs from my Philosophy, English and Poli Sci Professors. And creative writing teacher as well. On verge of starting a family.

Is 2 or 3 recs the best number? Any chance to get in this place? It’s my dream school. Applying to a lot of colleges because it’s such a crazy year. Thanks!