Chance of transferring to a top university as a sophomore

[Fedekz]

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I'm in a dual enrollment program in Washington State, and I am currently a Junior (in high school), but attend a community college full time for high school credit as well. I will graduate early my senior year, because I decided not to graduate an entire year early my junior year (letting the school district pay for another two quarters didn't seem too bad either : ]).

I was hoping someone could tell me if I stand a shot at transferring (as a sophomore, because I will have about 85 credits when I transfer) to schools like University of Rochester, Tulane University, University of Washington, and possibly, Cornell (College of Human Ecology), or other great schools.

As being a transfer student, I won't be required to take the ACT/SAT (I was surprised Cornell didn't require it, being an Ivy), it was "recommended" that I take it, but have already decided to avoid them.

My high school transcript is about average, I currently have a 3.58, with "normal" classes my freshman, and sophomore years, and a strong upward trend from my freshman year.

I am full time at a community college (15 credits/quarter)
Transcript:
Fall:
Cell Biology A-
Cell Biology Lab A-
General Psychology A
English Composition A-

Winter:
Business Law W
Macroeconomics A
Nutrition A

Spring (projected, this is the current quarter)
Abnormal Psychology A
Developmental Psychology A
First Aid, and Safety A

(No tests in the abnormal psych class, and the quizzes are very very easy, along with the case studies. Developmental Psych is on the same level as abnormal psych. First aid is also a joke, our anatomy test was identifying a humerus, tib/fib, radius, ulna, xiphoid process, etc. So I feel like my grade projections are pretty accurate).

My "projected" GPA after the spring quarter will be 3.85 (my school uses a decimal system on transcripts, with a key on the back, so my transcript will say 3.9, and on the back a 3.9 = an A, but I calculated it as to what it will say on my transcript).

Other things that I will have on my application is being a volunteer ski patroller for 3.5 consecutive years, research assistant at a top tier university for about 6-7 months, varsity sports, student intern at a national laboratory for a year (materials science laboratory working with a SEM/TEM). VP of spanish club, and supplemental instructor for gen. psychology (basically a tutor in the tutor center).

So what would my long shots be, just so I have an idea where I am at, and where to go from here (looking at schools).

Thanks !

 

[236116]

IDK if they'll let you send that many credits.

Have you looked on the websites for their transfer info?

 

[dragonfly99]

Not sure those types of universities will accept credits for things like a First Aid class. I think it's great that you have so much initiative, though.

My best advice is to check with the schools you want to transfer to, and see what they require. It doesn't look like you need to fear the ACT so much, with your academic record. If there's any chance you'll need the score, you should consider taking either the ACT and/or SAT. Also, it might make you eligible for some scholarships, particular if you go to U of Washington.

I suggest it might be more fun to transfer in as a freshman (but with advanced standing due to having some credits) and go through the regular freshman orientation. That is just an idea, though...

 

[Fedekz]

Bump

I am randomly taking classes that I think will interest me, that way I have an idea of what I like when I transfer to a university. I took First Aid because I need a CPR card for taking the EMT-B class this coming fall.