Should I even waste my money?

Transfer Students
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<p>College GPA: 3.8
Year: Third semester sophomore.
Major: Sociology
Major GPA: 4.0
School: local state university.
EC: First year honors society, various political organizations, & Big Brothers/Sisters.
Worked: 15-20 hours a week every semester.</p>

<p>I had a really difficult time in high school because of circumstances I won’t discuss on this forum (not mental illness). I plan on writing about this in my essays.</p>

<p>…Because of my HS ‘numbers’:</p>

<p>HS GPA: 3.3
ACT: 24</p>

<p>…Should I even waste my money on applying to: </p>

<p>UChicago, Northwestern, Georgetown, Emory, Vanderbilt, Rice, & Swarthmore…?</p>

<p>I’m impressed with each of their sociology departments, but don’t see the point in applying if my application will be thrown out because of my high school ‘numbers’.</p>

<p>If you have schools you think would be a better ‘fit’ let me know so I can research their sociology departments.</p>

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<p>i think that they won’t take much attention to your HS grades since you are almost a junior</p>

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<p>I was accepted at Notre Dame with very very similar stats… I think you should definitely apply to Emory and Vanderbilt (and have a great shot because your story sounds compelling, your college stats are strong, and you’re passionate about your major).</p>

<p>I, however, really don’t know much about the other schools you listed… hopefully someone who does will write something…</p>

<p>Also, U Wisc./U. Mich./Berkley have great SOC departments… (I wouldn’t advise applying if OOS though).</p>

<p>You could retake the act? I don’t really see the point though being that it’s supposed 2 predict college performance…</p>

<p>Hopefully other ppl can offer advice, good luck!!</p>

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<p>APPLY!
You are a 3rd semester soph, your hs stats will mean little to the admissions offices and if anything it shows a great improvement.</p>

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<p>Add NYU and Boston College to your list. Their sociology depts. aren’t that bad.</p>

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<p>The “Go for its” are great, but I’m seriously wondering whether or not it would be a waste of money to apply. Do I seriously have a realistic shot at being accepted to any of these institutions?</p>

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<p>Yes you have a realistic shot at being accepted.</p>

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<p>Yes you have a good shot, and assuming good recs and essays, I’d be surprised it you weren’t accepted at quite a few of those schools.</p>