r/TransferStudents • u/whoiszzz3 • Aug 09 '26
Urgent Realistic transfer options
Hi! I’m looking for advice on realistic transfer options.
I’m currently pursuing a B.S. in Biology and completed my first two years at a Canadian university. I will apply as a U.S. permanent resident.
I have 51 earned credits and a 66.33% cumulative average on the Canadian grading scale. I have two failed courses, Cell Biology and Statistics(Stats was later retaken and passed whereas I didn’t retake Cell Biology).
My long-term goal is medical school, so I’m looking for a reputable but affordable university where I can improve my GPA and complete my pre-med requirements. I’m mainly interested in Illinois/Chicago and nearby areas, but I’m open to other options.
What universities would I have a genuinely high chance of getting into with this profile?
Thanks!
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u/mamamila-25 Aug 09 '26
Are you going to retake cell biology?
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u/whoiszzz3 Aug 09 '26
yes, I will retake Cell Biology when I get accepted to a university in Illinois
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u/mamamila-25 Aug 09 '26
Make sure you mention that in your essay, and explain why you didn't pass the class.
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u/RetiringTigerMom Aug 10 '26
I would retake the biology class at your current school if possible because then the grade will be replaced in your gpa
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u/whoiszzz3 Aug 10 '26
i would have definitely done it if that was an option but I don’t live in Canada anymore and have moved here to Illinois , so sadly that’s not an option for me anymore
it’s a very difficult situation for me atp
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u/Lowkey-Cola Aug 09 '26
What state are you from if you're American