Chances for a transfer student

MP2588
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:13:27 +0000

I posted this in the Transfer forum, but I thought some “inside views” from OSU students would be helpful.

Currently, I’m a second semester sophomore at a small-ish SUNY college. After nearly 2 years at this school, I’ve decided that a transfer is necessary in order for me to keep my mental/physical health up to par. I’m not all that pleased with the department I am majoring in (history), and I think I’d like a university that is a bit more vibrant (arts, urban location, etc.).

My stats aren’t thrilling. By the time I put in transfer apps for the Fall 2008 semester, my GPA should be a 3.30-3.40. I’ve been President of my university’s College Democrats chapter since freshman year, and that eats up a lot of my time. I won third prize in the Global and International Studies Program’s annual essay contest my freshman year. Just the other week, my English professor asked me if he could use a paper I wrote as research for his upcoming book (I said yes, obviously!). I was an editor of the undergrad. history review in Fall 2007, and will be applying for the same position this coming semester. I may be forgetting some things, but that’s the thrust of my college career so far.

So, thoughts on OSU chances?