Transferring After Freshman Year

eortiz22
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:32:50 +0000

So I was rejected from my big number 1 the University of Michigan and it was pretty heartbreaking for me I have wanted to go there for a while. Anyway, Im going to the University of Connecticut next year I am a Connecticut resident and its totally affordable, but as of now I want to transfer from there to Michigan at the end of my Freshman year. I was wondering if anyone had any advice they could give me besides the standard, get good grades and stay involved. I would be transferring as a history major from #60 ranked UCONN history program to #9 ranked Michigan history program.

I think one of the biggest downfalls to my application was my GPA and standardized test scores I had about a 3.5 out 4.0 with a 28 ACT. I took the hardest available AP and Honors courses throughout high school just slacked off a little too much. I did a bunch of extracurriculars, two varsity sports, youth in government, Debate team captain, intern at Yale and a bunch of community service with the local church in my town.

All and all I would really appreciate any advice, stories, or really anything about transferring one year into my undergrad, I know its a little unconventional since most transfer after sophomore year. Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it!

P.S sorry about any grammar mistakes