Chances of transferring? (Fordham -> Columbia) Forum

[zg43]

Two things to consider. First, your class rank, along with the ranking of your school, matters more than your actual GPA. If a 3.8+ places you in the top 10%, that at least gives you a shot. Second, NYU does not take as many transfers from below T2 than, say, GULC. This makes sense given that NYU is a T6. That said, if you're in the top 5% of your 1L class, you should be competitive.

Good luck!

What about top 10% at Fordham (3.72) for Columbia?

[decimalsanddollars]

What about top 10% at Fordham (3.72) for Columbia?

Probably getting in---pretty good chance, but it's not a lock.

[GreenerGrass]

In an ordinary year you should be competitive given your rank and Fordham's proximity to Columbia. But also remember that you are competing with many top 1-3% throughout T1, some of who are applying to Columbia as a back-up option.

One thing I should also mention is that (at least some) schools do evaluate your chances of employment at OCI when admitting transfers. Thus, any work experience in finance/consulting/law/similar client service industries or a good 1L summer position will help to the extent that there is a tie between you and another candidate. That said, grades are still paramount.

Hope this helps!

Two things to consider. First, your class rank, along with the ranking of your school, matters more than your actual GPA. If a 3.8+ places you in the top 10%, that at least gives you a shot. Second, NYU does not take as many transfers from below T2 than, say, GULC. This makes sense given that NYU is a T6. That said, if you're in the top 5% of your 1L class, you should be competitive.

Good luck!

What about top 10% at Fordham (3.72) for Columbia?

[zg43]

In an ordinary year you should be competitive given your rank and Fordham's proximity to Columbia. But also remember that you are competing with many top 1-3% throughout T1, some of who are applying to Columbia as a back-up option.

One thing I should also mention is that (at least some) schools do evaluate your chances of employment at OCI when admitting transfers. Thus, any work experience in finance/consulting/law/similar client service industries or a good 1L summer position will help to the extent that there is a tie between you and another candidate. That said, grades are still paramount.

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