Should I bother?

Transfer Students
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<p>I’m at freshman at UF with more or less a full ride. I want to stay through my sophomore year (maybe study abroad?), then transfer. </p>

<p>What might my chances be at NYU/Berkeley/maybe Columbia? If I have a shot, how could I strengthen my application/increase my chances of being accepted?</p>

<p>Transfer Term: Fall ‘08</p>

<p>Current School: University of Florida</p>

<p>GPA: 3.928 with rigorous schedule</p>

<p>SAT: 730R/550M /720W</p>

<p>SAT II: N/A</p>

<p>AP: 5’s on Spanish Literature (I’m not Hispanic) and Psychology, 4’s on European History, English Literature, English Language, and Spanish Language, 3 on US History</p>

<p>HS GPA: 3.5 GPA, 4.1 HPA at competitive arts school</p>

<p>ECs: Honors Program, Student Honors Organization, Minority Ambassadors, teach English to international students</p>

<p>Reason: I never applied anywhere I wanted to go. I’ve given UF seven months and I’m still…dissatisfied.</p>

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<p>UF Full ride > NYU/Berkeley/Columbia</p>

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<p>I agree with LAX attack. UF is a good school especially if its free!</p>

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<p>UF Full Ride < Columbia</p>

<p>but I agree with the rest. It’s not worth it to transfer from UF to NYU or Berk and pay a lot, but Columbia is a different story.</p>

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<p>But do I stand a chance?</p>

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<p>that math score is very bad. Other than that, I’d say you do. It depends on what they’ll overlook, but it is Columbia, so I imagine that red flag will do you in.</p>

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<p>Columbia is an extremely difficult school to transfer into, as are all the ivies.</p>

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<p>I think he has a good shot, if what everyone else says is true that HS record matters far less when he applies for junior standing.</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure you’re set for Berkeley.</p>