Wow. Lots of posts since I last checked CC.
@2016senior If you are interested in foreign policy, William & Mary is really hard to beat. There are quite a few organizations that deal specifically with foreign policy. Some things I would recommend you check out: the Project for International Peace and Security ([PIPS](https://www.wm.edu/offices/itpir/pips/index.php)), Teaching Research & International Policy ([TRIP](http://www.wm.edu/offices/itpir/trip/index.php)), for international aid and development ([AidData](http://www.wm.edu/offices/itpir/aiddata/index.php)), and [many[/url] [url=<a href=“https://www.wm.edu/as/government/research/undergraduateresearch/index.php%5Dmore%5B/url”>https://www.wm.edu/as/government/research/undergraduateresearch/index.php]more[/url]. The thing that I think distinguishes William & Mary from other schools in that respect is there is an incredible number of opportunities open to undergraduates, whereas at other schools they are mostly reserved for grad students. I’m actually interning on campus in that field over the summer, so feel free to hmu if you have any questions or want to know more.
Other links you may want to check out: the [url=<a href=“http://www.wmirc.org/%5Dinternational”>http://www.wmirc.org/]international relations club/url, [url=<a href=“http://www.wm.edu/as/modernlanguages/students/languagehouses/index.php%5Dlanguage”>http://www.wm.edu/as/modernlanguages/students/languagehouses/index.php]language houses](Global Research Institute | William & Mary), the numerous [study abroad](W&M still No. 1 in undergraduate study-abroad participation | William & Mary) opportunities, an international studies [journal[/url] that undergrads can publish in, and the [url=<a href=“http://www.wm.edu/offices/dcoffice/opportunities/dcsemester/index.php”>http://www.wm.edu/offices/dcoffice/opportunities/dcsemester/index.php</a>] semester in DC](http://monitorjournal.org/staff.php). As for social issues, do any in particular come to mind? William & Mary has a pretty strong track record of students engaged in social issues, but cool specific programs that stand out include [AIM4[/url], [url=<a href=“https://www.wm.edu/offices/oce/branchout/index.php%5DBranch”>https://www.wm.edu/offices/oce/branchout/index.php]Branch Out](https://www.wm.edu/offices/oce/aim4/), and [Sharpe Community Scholars](http://www.wm.edu/as/charlescenter/scholars/sharpe/)
@dickreckard William & Mary generally says that transfer applicants with at least a 3.5 or above are the most competitive, but the decision when to apply is up to you. There is nothing stipulating that you can only apply once. In fact there was a post on [url=<a href=“https://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en#hl=en&q=after+three+rejections+and+a+waitlist+accepted+to+my+dream+school%5Dreddit%5B/url”>https://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en#hl=en&q=after+three+rejections+and+a+waitlist+accepted+to+my+dream+school]reddit[/url] (look up “After Three Rejections and a Waitlist, I’ve been accepted to Transfer to my dream School”) about a student who applied three times before being accepted. IMO advantages of waiting: chance to get your higher GPA, more credits under your belt, saving tuition money (if OOS). Advantages of applying earlier: easier to complete graduation requirements, chance to apply again if denied, and getting into the groove of campus sooner. Remember they will take into account more than just grades, such as your passions or who you are outside the classroom
@NickP96 I haven’t actually lived in Hunt, but I had a friend that lived there last semester. Hunt is unique because it is one of the only freshman dorms to have singles, doubles, and triples, not to mention an elevator. It’s pretty close to CW and the Campus Center, but it is somewhat on the edge of campus which can be somewhat inconvenient. It’s one of the smaller dorms, which likely means you will get to know people quickly and have a tight-knit community.