What schools should I be looking at as a transfer?

Transfer Students
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<p>I genuinely need advice figuring out what schools I, as a transfer, should be looking at. </p>

<p>A little bit about my educational background:

  • Did one year (two semesters) at a state school in New Jersey, then transferred to an NJ community college.
  • Current GPA is a 3.8. I’ll be finishing up my associate’s degree, after having been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa.
  • Lacking in extracurricular activities, but I have had the same full-time job for almost two years, where I have been promoted twice. </p>

<p>I’ve been accepted by Fordham in the past as a transfer, so I feel like I can sort of dream big, but I don’t want to get too wild. </p>

<p>I’m interested in studying political science and policy. Any suggestions? </p>

<p>(Distance and finances aren’t really an issue, so suggest away!)</p>

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<p>I typically like suggesting my alma mater whenever I can, but seeing that you’re interested in poli sci and policy I definitely want to recommend it: George Washington University.</p>

<p>If you’re a NJ resident then D.C. isn’t very far from your family. Our poli sci program is excellent, as are the opportunities in the area for internships and networking.</p>

<p>As far as your credentials, I think a 3.8 GPA is awesome. Not having EC’s might hurt a little, but you working full-time should compensate, I would think. Working full-time while going to school shows a drive and certain responsibility that most can’t get from EC’s. </p>

<p>Good luck, and feel free to message me for any other questions you might have!</p>

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<p>A 3.8 GPA won’t hold you back anywhere, but lacking ECs might make you look a little bland to a few schools where transferring is highly competitive. How about SAT scores? </p>

<p>I think GWU is a good choice. You say finances aren’t an issue, so maybe even American University. UT-Austin is a great choice, esp. considering the political internship potential. IDK about Rutgers polisci department, but I would assume it’s above average, affordable for you and close to home.</p>

<p>LACs are a good place to look, too, even though they tend to have limited transfer slots.</p>

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<p>Perhaps Wesleyan? Middlebury, Georgetown, Uva… the list is almost endless.</p>