<p>It was a very boring day @ the courthouse. Luckily, I had to walk to the metro station and I got a good look at a few very, very, omg, supa fine surgical residents at the hospital!!</p>
<p>Another thing that made my day? I FINALLY GOT THROUGH TO MY DEPT. ADVISOR!</p>
<p>He told me to compile a list of 5 schools so that we could design my curriculum and smooth the transfer process to get the maximum amount of transferable credits. </p>
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<li>U of M is on my list for sure. (and not just because of the “supa fine” residents)
It’s pretty transfer friendly and they’ve got an articulation agreement w/ my school for students completing a pre-engineering program. They also have an articulation agreement with MDC. </li>
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<p>FIU would be a possibility, I just can’t “see” myself attending.
UF is just starting their BME program. It would probably be accepting transfers by 2012. I hate those damn Gators, but it’s a damn good school. </p>
<p>Does anyone know of any transfer friendly schools with pretty solid biomedical engineering programs?</p>
<p>*“Supa fine” residents aren’t a requirement. 
LOL.</p>
<p>I’m bumping this up. I would really appreciate any suggestions.</p>
<p>You should consider applying to Vanderbilt and Notre Dame. They both have engineering schools with a pretty solid BME program, as well as transfer acceptance rates around 40-50%. Also, I don’t know about ND, but Vandy DEFINITELY has “supa fine” residents ;).</p>
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<p>Always a plus!</p>
<p>One thing I didn’t mention, I didn’t do so well during my first 2 years majoring in business and legal studies (2.7 GPA I failed 3 courses, but all A’s in the rest). Depression + Iron Deficiency anemia = really bad depression. I have documentation from my family doctor and hematologist. </p>
<p>I already have to write a letter to the FA at my current CC explaining the situation and my plans to improve. </p>
<p>Will any sort of upwards curve even grant me the slightest consideration when it comes to the Top 45? </p>
<p>Perhaps it’s just my insecurity. I know I’ve told people here time and time again to go for it.</p>
<p>Turn your grades around, and give it a shot. If you can properly explain it, and show that you’re capable of doing well (based on your upward trend), then these schools may still be within reach.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help fmhcbc!</p>
<p>A quick heads up. Make sure the college you transfer to allows you to transfer into the Biomed program. Since it’s a relatively new field, many programs are just getting started and are very small. I know for a fact that you can’t transfer into the Biomed program at the University of Florida and Purdue University. I don’t know how many other places are like this, but you should call first to make sure that when you transfer, you can transfer into the Biomed program. </p>
<p>Also, to answer your question, UCSD has a pretty great biomed program. I don’t know how they feel for out of state students though. But you should definitely give it a shot.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>