My high school GPA is 3.66, and I earned straight A’s in math and physics. I was very involved in various activities, particularly in STEM-related programs. I attended a community college where I achieved a GPA of 3.88, and I transferred to a university after my second semester.(Since it is my first semester at the university, I don’t have a GPA yet) However, I’m not receiving much financial aid because I am an out-of-state student.
I’ve been advised to consider attending Case Western University since it is close to my home and offers generous financial aid compared to my current university. I have achieved straight A’s, with over 97 in all of my classes. Unfortunately, the university I am at does not offer a midterm report, so I asked if I could screenshot my grades from Carmen and send them instead. They agreed, but ultimately declined my application.
I’m not sure why this happened, as I believe I was a strong candidate. Currently, I have 42 credits, including my classes from the progressive university. Is it possible that there was an error in my application? Additionally, I am a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
I am sure Case Western rejects many many students submitting transfer applications. It doesn’t mean there is something wrong with your application, it most likely just means there isn’t a spot for you. There are only so many spots in so many majors. And if they are full, that’s all it is, too full.
In fact, in their last CDS, Case reported admitting only 219 of 684 transfer applicants. This is a highly self-selected group, meaning most of those applicants would have had good reasons to believe they were strong candidates. So it is just a fact the odds are against you.
I don’t know anything about Case Western transfer process, but could it be that it’s from you already transferring once already? TBH, that might be a red flag unless you tried to explain why you will be enrolled in 3 different schools in a span of 3 semesters. You can always try to transfer again next cycle once you get your grades.
As an out-of-state student, I’m facing significant charges for tuition. I used the NET price calculator at CWRU, and I found that I can afford it. For the large class sizes. As someone with ADHD, I believe that Case Western Reserve University, with its smaller classes, would be a better fit for me.
As an out-of-state student, I’m facing significant charges for tuition. I used the NET price calculator at [CWRU], and I found that I can afford it. For the large class sizes. As someone with ADHD, I believe that [Case Western Reserve University]with its smaller classes, would be a better fit for me.
Honestly, I think the that you were looking to transfer a second time after less than one semester might have been part of the reason you didn’t get accepted to CWRU.
If OOS costs at a public university are too high, perhaps consider a transfer to a public in your state. As an instate resident, you have a decent chance of acceptance (but not to places like UVA, Michigan, UNC CH) at some public university in your state.
I applied to other universities
I got accepted at Cleveland uni and wright uni
I applied to Dayton also since it has strong CS program but I haven’t heard anything
The problem is I don’t have a state I belong to
I’m originally from overseas (not USA)
But I have USA passport so I’m not international
I do not belong to anywhere
You’ll never know why you were rejected. It could be you needed too much money, you are too early and your hs and test scores don’t measure up. A bad essay.
No one knows.
Embrace where you are or find a more transfer friendly school.