i am international student seeking to enroll as a freshman in a top uni in the USA

International Students
1

<p>i lived in nigeria
i attended the 3rd best private school in the state. Class Rank:3/20
GPA:3.81
SAT 1 1310 TOEFL:227(weak)can retake it Sat 2: physics 720 chemistry 690 biology 750
EC’s : i was on the starting line up of the soccer team and basketball team for 3 consecutive years , i participated in Ping Ping Touraments representing my school.
i hold a brown belt in takwondo since 8 years ago and i stopped,and i was also a runner for my school.
Volunter Work: i was part of the lebanese ladies society in Nigeria which helped build schools, fund scholarships to underprivileged students,and built roads. i also helped blind people. over 700+ hrs helping the nigerian community in 3 years.</p>

<p>the problem is when i started college i developed severe health issues and i was on heavy medication which make me sleep 13 hours a day, made me weak , and severly decreased my concentration, so i got B grades throughout .but now i am off medication and seeking a high goal Is it possible to transfer as a freshman not being asked about previous college work? Given my certain heath circumstances. Any help is highly appreciated. If I am Applicable what universities should i aim for .</p>

2

<p>Harvard, Yale and Princeton if im not wrong, do not admit transfer students.</p>

3

<p>i mean will some universities allow me to omit my previous college grades due to my previous health issues and allow me to start right out of high school as a freshman.</p>

4

<p>no they won’t. your ECs don’t particularly stand out either. what schools are you looking at ? do you need financial aid ?</p>

5

<p>villeee -</p>

<p>You should start by reading through everything at [EducationUSA</a> | Study Abroad, Student Visa, University Fairs, College Applications and Study in the U.S. / America](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.state.gov/]EducationUSA”>http://www.educationusa.state.gov/) Then you need to make an appointment with the counselors at the advising center closest to where you live. There are two in Nigeria [EducationUSA</a> - Find an Advising Center](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/Nigeria]EducationUSA”>http://www.educationusa.info/Nigeria) These counselors are expert at helping students from your country find good places to study in the US. They will be able to advise you on the best way to include information about your medical history in your applications. You will need to send official copies of your records from your old university when you apply to any college or university in the US. You are a transfer applicant now.</p>