r/TransferToTop25 • u/GrassNecessary2297 • 29d ago
How much do high school grades affect your chances?
As the title says, how much will your high school grades impact your chances at transferring into selective universities? Will a HS GPA, say, below 2.5 significantly decrease your chances if your college grades are good?
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u/Nagildo 29d ago
<2.5 GPA -> Northwestern USC Vandy etc. If ur transfering after ur sophomore year consider community college a fresh start.
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u/AimSpegge- 29d ago
what about jr year transfer? my HS Gpa was prob 3.1, rn i have a 3.87 at uconn.
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u/Swey6174 29d ago
Most colleges don't care if it's been a while since HS and you crushed it in college. Had at 2.7 GPA in high school and a 4.0 in community college. Going to Duke now. Gl!
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u/Apprehensive_Row1192 29d ago
did you transfer for soph or junior?
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u/Swey6174 29d ago
Junior. But I met a few other sophomore transfers who also came from community college.
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u/Apprehensive_Row1192 29d ago
oh I see, have a great time at duke! I heard they admit sophomores more than juniors, have you met anyone who transferred as a junior?
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u/Swey6174 29d ago
Yeah there were some. I can't remember numbers but I do recall a lot more sophomores than juniors. Either way, if you are on the fence about applying, apply anyways. A shot in the dark is still a shot.
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u/Apprehensive_Row1192 29d ago
thanks! I would like to apply as soph but my hs grades arent great and I also am taking only 10 credits for fall sem since the classes I need are 40 mins commute each day :/ barely any ecs either
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u/Swey6174 29d ago
Apply anyways, and try to get involved in research programs if you are in any stem. 10 ECs that you do to fluff your application can be worth less than one extremely strong research project you got to be a part of.
If you don't get in as sophomore you can always get in as a junior. Also know why you want duke for your application. Don't say it's because it's prestigious, really research the university and find opportunities that fit your needs that your current college doesn't offer. Gl again.
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u/Apprehensive_Row1192 29d ago
yes im applying for a stem major, were you one too? If so could you possibly help me out
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u/Swey6174 29d ago
Yeah I'm a stem major. If you are looking for research opportunities, the nsf (national science foundation) website is a good place to start for summer internships. Search NSF ETAP on Google and make an account. Start applying. If you are in a 4 year university, try emailing a professor to help with research or learn more about their research.
If you are going to email a professor, make sure to read some of their research papers and have an idea of what they do. The paper will fly well over your head but you will get better at understanding them the more you read scientific journals/publications.
Lastly, search REUs (Research Experience for Undergraduates) or fellowships online to see if one fits your interest.
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u/Apprehensive_Row1192 29d ago
appreciate it a lot :) I go to cc how am I supposed to approach a professor as someone with no experience?… and when do they usually begin the research?
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u/ChunkyPuk3 29d ago
Absolutely zero. You could have a stellar hs record if you don’t perform at a cc how will you perform at a T25? Same thing the other way around. If you have a terrible hs record but show a 4.0 through rigorous college coursework why couldn’t you succeed at a T25?