<p>Now that I read timely’s input, if the SAT score was based on 2400 (which I guess all are now), then I concur with her assessment that they did not help you.</p>
<p>If professor recommendations are part of a transfer app, you’ll have to make an impression on them in the classroom, or get to know them during office hours so they can give your strong recs. Doing that will show initiative and motivation.</p>