Chances for a Top 1% to get out of TTTT and into T14 Forum

[SJohnson]

I am looking to transfer out of a TTTT school located in the southeast. I am ranked number 1 in my class with a 3.96 GPA. Before investing a bunch of money in applications, I was wondering what my chances would be of getting into a T14. I am currently planning to transfer to Alabama but am trying to consider all of my options.

[lhanvt13]

I'd say just apply as your heart desires. Pretty good chance at low t14 IMO

[KunAgnis]

Given the transfer class sizes, I feel like you'd at least have a strong shot with GULC. Not sure about the others though, since transferring is (from what I hear, anyway) usually dependent on class rank and school rank.

[RaceJudicata]

Hedge your "bet" with GULC, then apply at your leisure to rest of T14... I think you have a good chance. NW, NYU, and Columbia take relatively big transfer classes (from what I remember), and might as well take a shot at Harvard.

ETA: Given the difference in potential outcomes, I think applying broadly is worth the $500~ investment to apply to several schools.

[clshopeful]

how TTTT are we talking? Like unranked?

[pancakes3]

I'd say a lock for GULC. I wouldn't apply broadly - look at the 509 reports, some schools are really transfer-adverse. Unfortunately you're in the SE and Duke/UVa are some of those averse schools iirc.

I would also only transfer in to T14's. Bama's not going to be worth it at sticker.

[eastcoast_iub]

A UM transfer I know was #1 at a T4. I would apply there (although the transfer class has gotten smaller since then).

I'd also apply to NU. Duke is more of stretch as they take a small class. Don't waste an app at UVA as they take like half VA natives out of a small class.

[SJohnson]

how TTTT are we talking? Like unranked?

Almost, it's in the 140s.