Transferring schools as a Junior..

[nali1]

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I am currently a junior at a state u and recently changed my major from bio to exercise physiology, so I am still taking the core classes for ex.phys and have completed all my pre-med reqs... Over winter break I applied to my 'dream' school which is more prestigious then my current institution (I was denied out of high school) and was accepted..Assuming I plan on staying in undergrad for a 5th year due to the change of major.. how would it look it med schools that I transferred so late into my college career??

thanks!

 

[Daedra22]

As long as it's justified, you should be fine. I transferred 4 times because of family/personal reasons, and had no problems at the DO schools I applied to. Just be sure to mention it in your application and relate it to your overall career goals.

 

[nali1]

So, if asked by an adcom "why'd you transfer so late?"... the answers I've always wanted to go there and it's a more prestigious school (the latter being my main reason) would be ok?

 

[Chocolate Bear]

So, if asked by an adcom "why'd you transfer so late?"... the answers I've always wanted to go there and it's a more prestigious school (the latter being my main reason) would be ok?

I'd actually like to see a more substantial reason than those. Perhaps spin it a little better:

1. The school has a better program for my major
2. Better ties to research/medicine/my career goals
3. Felt it would better prepare me for medicine due to X, Y, Z
4. Less costly (probably not true in this case, but if it is...)
5. Closer to my support system (family friends, if this is the case)

 

[bellakk]

I agree, no one cares about the "prestige" of the college you went to. Awsome grades at a state school definately beat out good grades at a private school.