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What are my chances of transferring to Northeastern University?

• Hi Jay here. So that past few months I've been unsatisfied with my current higher education institute and it's business program. I transferred here after 1 semester in my first university, which i was desperate to get out of. I was an architecture student and was very unhappy with that major, right now i'm completing the transition of switching from arch to business. Next semester all my 5 courses are business core courses. I went to high school abroad and did very well. We didn't calculate GPA but for the 4 main subject I pretty much had 2 A- , 1 B+, and one B. I had two recommendation letters, from my math and chemistry teachers. I will admit I didn't do well on my SAT's, I scored somewhere around a 1500, not sure. I've been thinking of retaking them....if it would make a difference. I currently have a 3.3 I speak 2 languages, I am currently an active student on campus, I am a member of Asian Student Asoc. and Multicultural Student Union. I will be running for treasurer of both clubs for next semester. I have also been trying to start a club for hispanic students or culture open to all students, but in my small campus it's really hard to draw the attention of the students here (which I feel are like 80% closed minded) ( I sound a bit closed minded there but it's the truth) I am aware that if I do transfer the credits from my Arch related courses won't transfer and I would most likely be considered a sophomore instead of a junior; I am also aware that I would probably have to graduate a semester or two late. I feel that the most from those which could probably get transferred are my 2 Art History courses; I also have Precalculus and Calculus, I already have the Speech course (which almost every school has as a core) I have my 2 college writing courses; and many others that would probably get transferred as electives. After this semester I will have a total of 51 credits and after next spring 2012 semester it will most likely be 67 (22 belong to Arch and 16 were from my first school- The rest are core+elective and business) My main preoccupation is that if i do transfer, no matter where, it would be my third higher education institution, does that sound or look bad?, will people see that as a negative? I'm doing this for my education,; the first university I went to wasn't what I wanted, nor was it a good school. Where I am now: I came here for architecture which is no longer my goal or what I want to accomplish. I know I can't really explain this on my application, I can just show my accomplishments. Also: What do you think are my chances for Northeastern University?

• Answer:

  It is neither good nor bad to be indecisive. You simply have not found your niche. It is important you do well at whatever you do now, as some employers, in the current tight jobs market, will look at your indecisive college career, and question your level of commitment. One option you have not mentioned, that would clarify a lot of issues for employers, and offer you additional benefits would be to join the military. They offer education, counselling, and post service education benefits. As to Northeastern, sure, you have a shot at it, b ut another move without some sort of commitment on your part isn't going to change much. Good luck!