I am currently a sophomore, hoping to transfer to a better school than my current institution.
I’m a computer science major at a state school.
My current GPA is a 3.5. I have taken about 28 credit hours so far, receiving all As except in precalculus and calculus I, where I received a C in both. This is what I am worried about.
I am currently enrolled in calculus II and physics I, and I have As in both classes (as well as my other classes). If I get As in calculus 2 and 3, and physics 1 and 2, and apply with a ~3.7 GPA, what schools can I get into?
How badly will the two Cs in precalculus and calculus I hurt me?
Thanks!
I know it’s tempting to project your GPA; however, as of now, you should see what schools you should get into with your current GPA.
The obvious reason why is because you may very well not end up with a ~3.7.
Well, I have all As right now and I don’t really expect to all of a sudden have a decrease in performance, but I get your point. Do you know any good CS schools that would accept a 3.5/3.6, with Cs in calc/precalc?
What is your state of residence?
What university are you at?
What can you afford?
Definitely try to pull up your Calculus grade and maintain A’s as much as you can. Are you getting extra help in Calculus?
I agree with @DadTwoGirls; try to keep that Calc grade up, since it’s essential at this moment to perform well in your core major classes.
Though we’d like to know more information about your situation, for the sake of throwing names out there, University of Illinois, University of Maryland, University of Washington jump out in my mind.
Keep in mind that these are all public institutions, which means state residents receive financial priority.
@DadTwoGirls @TransferStalker I live in Florida, I attend the University of South Florida, price is not important.
I do not need any extra help in calculus as I have a 98% in the class and will almost certainly get an A in the class. I strongly believe I will get a 4.0 this semester.
If I do get a 4.0 this semester, what schools are actually attainable? Will those Cs in calc 1/precalc bar me from the University of Florida or USC?
My transcripts would look something like this:
Intro to Humanities - A+
Intro to Literature - A
Intro to Philosophy - A+
Pre calculus - C
Cultural Anthropology - A
Calculus I - C
Descriptive Astronomy - A
Calculus II - A+
Physics I - A
Physics I Lab - A
Contemporary Health Science - A
Where could I get in with grades like this, if price is not an issue?
If you two need any more information, please let me know.
I think your fine when it comes to UF. USC… with your current GPA would be very difficult. USC’s Viterbi is arguably the most competitive department in USC, and you’d have some very stiff competition. If you bumped that GPA up to a 3.7… I’d definitely encourage you to apply, but you should apply broadly in either case.