<p>I’m not exactly non-traditional. I would be about a year (maybe two) older than most other junior transfers, but I’m confused as to where I would post this.</p>
<p>When I took the SAT in HS I received a 2110 M=700 W=700 CR=710</p>
<p>However, at the time I was floating between a 2.9 GPA and a 3.3 GPA. The SATs sort of came as a surprise, I was expecting to do poorly. In addition to that, I never took the ACT or any SAT II. At the time I was under the impression that I would take one year off and then go to art school, despite my profound lack of visual artistic talent. (Sigh.)</p>
<p>I started going to CC in spring 2010. Now my CC GPA is a 4.0, I’m taking honors classes whenever possible, and generally not sleeping. Last semester I was editor of the CC newspaper, I began hosting/curating a community outreach forum which has so far resulted in recognition in local media, I am also a regular contributor to a local opinions radio program, as well as an above-average tennis player.</p>
<p>I am an anthropology major, and I am hoping to get into broadcast journalism, so I will possibly segue into communications for my graduate degree. Accordingly, I mostly chose schools with strong communications programs.</p>
<p>The schools I’d like to transfer to are as follows:</p>
<p>Northwestern - Weinberg (Anth) (I know this is a far reach)</p>
<p>U of Michigan at Ann Arbor - LSA (Anth or American Culture…? Maybe I’ll save this question for another thread)</p>
<p>NYU - CAS (Anth - and I’m intrigued by the Steinheart college as well)</p>
<p>U of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - College of LAS (Anth)</p>
<p>Lewis & Clark College - CAS (Soc/Anth, this school also has an intriguing English program)</p>
<p>Boston University - CAS (Anth)</p>
<p>Here’s my question: what would the benefits be if I retake the SAT? Aim for 2200 (well, something close to it…) I think I might be able to top my old score (with a lot of studying) considering how little effort I put into it on the first go. It might make it more comfortable for me to transfer considering my disappointing HS record. Furthermore, should I take the ACT as well? SAT II’s? What should I shoot for with ACT?</p>
<p>Also, I was told that a strong essay could make all the difference from an CC to NYU transfer. I’m fairly confident in my ability to write a good admissions essay, but will this hold true for all colleges?</p>