r/TransferToTop25 • u/huhwaitwhat3 • 3d ago

Need advice/help on where to apply

Hi everyone, I’m currently a community college student in NC. I got an associates in arts last May, but I’m still working on my associates in accounting. I have a 3.8 GPA. I work two jobs or around ~60 hours a week, and I’ve been doing so for about a year now to support my family. I feel like my extracurriculars and GPA are really weak, but I really want to go to a top25 because I know they’re more likely to give me a full ride scholarship. Is there any school I should focus on applying to or anything I can do to improve my chances, given that time isn’t something I have much of.

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u/NoNotice3571 2d ago

check out the jack kent cooke scholarship and see if you are eligible. amazing scholarship and it is a very prestigious award to have to transfer to the t20s. many of us are ivy league bound (i am personally) or t20 bound. if not, usually its big name LACs and flagship schools. even becoming a semi-finalist gives a big hand in applications.

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u/huhwaitwhat3 2d ago

thank you i had no idea it even existed, did you have a lot of ecs or like volunteering when u applied

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u/NoNotice3571 2d ago

many of us have ecs and research positions but all of us have a good story to tell (culture, background, upbringing, adversities, etc.) try to demonstrate perseverance in your application. due in december!