<p>I’m applying to stanford as a transfer student.
In high school I had a 1.87 GPA (go me). Senior year I got a 2180 on my SATs.
I’m at a community college now and I’ve taken 20 units each semester for three semesters. My current GPA is a 4.0. I know Stanford likes to see a “turnaround” but is this a little dramatic? I just didn’t care about high school AT ALL.</p>
<p>Stanford is a reach but you would probably get into Berkeley or UCLA from the little I know about UC admissions. Stanford accepted less than 3% transfers last year I believe, I forget the exact stats though.</p>
<p>oh yeah i know; last year it was actually 1.6%. i wasn’t wondering about my chances, that’s why i didn’t put my stats up. I was just wondering what other people thought, because my counselor told me turnarounds were good. but i wasn’t sure if they meant turnarounds in the way of 3.0 to 4.0. I guess my question needed clarification. if you want to know my stats i will post them but i am not looking for a pat on the back or to be sneered at.</p>
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<p>No… a turnaround is nice, but such a dramatic change probably rules out the top UCs. (Not to mention ECs/essays are important.)</p>
<p>To the OP: you stand a very small chance at Stanford, unfortunately. (Those at community colleges probably stand a very slim chance, anyway.)</p>
<p>To my knowledge, the UCs do not require high school grades after two years of community college. Thus, I think you will have no problem gaining admittance to either UCB or LA. For stanford, I am expecting they wish to see a tough courseload no matter where you are coming from. As well, you would need a compelling essay, with a solid explanation for your high school record. congratulations on your 4.0 and best of luck on those apps!</p>
<p>kyledavid, actually last year 9 out of the 20 transfer students came from community colleges, 7 of which are from california… my mom is an admissions counselor at Stanford I asked her. haha</p>