questions about transfers @ ND

steds24
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:02:53 +0000

Hi,

I’m a current freshman at a pretty strong research university in the midwest and plan on transferring if possible. I got waitlisted last year at ND and I had a few quick questions about the transfer process.

Does anyone know if ND takes a school’s reputation into consideration when looking at applicants? I did well my first semester (around a 3.8), but my classes have been more difficult this semester, and unfortunately the quality of my teachers has gone down too - so I’m thinking my cumulative might dip to a 3.4 or so if things don’t go so well come May. I feel like had I chosen another university to attend for a year, it would’ve been easier to get whatever GPA standard they want for a transfer applicant (and would’ve been more fun).

But, I’m keeping busy and getting involved in my current university, which is more important to me than just reading in the library 24/7. If anyone has any insight on what the admissions policy is like for transfers or what helps during the process, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks so much. Go Irish!

edit: In case anyone was wondering (or if it matters) I’m a potential math major in the pre-med track, but if I transfer I’d consider trying to add an English or Philosophy/Religion (I think this is a joint major at ND) to that. Not really sure yet…since I’m also thinking about going into teaching.