Transfer GPA Question

[psharma02]

I know AMCAS factors in all the courses you have taken but I have a question about transferring from a CC to a UNI.

Do below-college level courses get factored into your transfer GPA? I know at UWashington they don't accept any math courses below 100 level. I ask this because I missed a final exam in an algebra course MATH 098 and got a 2.5

Does anyone know if UPenn, Northwestern, or UCLA factor in remedial classes to your transfer GPA or do they just deny it all together?

[CuriousD]

I would also like to know the answer to this question :)

[psharma02]

Any assistance my fellow hopefuls?

[swimchick]

When you transfer to a new school or want to transfer credits to your home institution, the credits will transfer but (typically) your grades do not. So, when you transfer to a college, it's almost like starting over. I've only heard of one undergraduate school that will transfer credits and grades.

The general policy is that all credits will transfer if your new institution offers a similar course. Of course, policies differ between institutions. Your best bet is to contact the institutions you are interested in and ask them about their specific policy regarding transfer credits.

[psharma02]

I know that but i am asking something different..

So I am planning to transfer to Northwestern. I will be judged somewhat on my TRANSFER GPA. I did poorly on a Math 097 class which I did not recieve college credit for. my question is

Would a college like NW look at my transcript and then create their own TRANSFER GPA and judge me on that or just take the transfer gpa that my school sends them?

[swimchick]

I see, your original question wasn't clear. But, since every school has their own policy when it comes to the evaluation of transfer applicants, I suggest you call around and inquire as to how they would evaluate remedial level coursework and if they calculate an "in house" GPA or if they stick with the one from your institution. It would certainly be more informative than asking around on a forum of random people.

[Tipton]

You're asking 2 separate and unequal questions:

1) How do individual universities reflect transfer GPA's? and

2) How does AMCAS reflect credit taken at more than one college or university?

To which question would you like an answer?

[tennisball80]

adcoms will NEED to have your ALL GPA for each college level course. So it's like if you took a college level course in high school, you still have to submit that grade to adcoms.

Off course, it only appplies to us med schools.

But hey that's the thing, DO schools will count the grades you retook and got a high A.

You can always retake courses and apply to DO schools.

[psharma02]

You're asking 2 separate and unequal questions:

1) How do individual universities reflect transfer GPA's? and

2) How does AMCAS reflect credit taken at more than one college or university?

To which question would you like an answer?'

I know about the AMCAS credit situation but I am requesting an answer for your first one.. How do those colleges I mentioned in my original post handle transfer GPA's.
Thanks

[Tipton]

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I know about the AMCAS credit situation but I am requesting an answer for your first one.. How do those colleges I mentioned in my original post handle transfer GPA's.
Thanks

OK.

No one other than transcript evaluation specialists at UPenn, Northwestern and UCLA can answer your question.

Remedial credit in general 1) is not included in a university's GPA calculation 2) is not given grades at all and 3) will not transfer from one university to another.

[Hiphopononomous]

UPenn and Northwestern are considered by most to be Top 20 colleges and will have a good number of transfer applications. UCLA will definitely give preferential treatment to Cali residents. Unfortunately, an F, Withdrawl or Incomplete will severely hinder your chances of transferring. Unless you are transferring from an even more prestigious university. I dont want to discourage you from trying, but want you to be realistic with your chances of gaining admittance to some of these top tier schools. I personally transferred to a much more prestigious school after my freshman year, and the common factor between myself and follow transfers was a GPA above 3.7 - many had 4.0s. I do find that transferring into the science department is much easier than say business, so you may want to research each school and see where they have the fewest numbers and go with that. Remember you can always change your major or course study once admitted.

[psharma02]

Thanks everyone! My questions were answered! But... I have another one

I recieved a 3.0 in Precalculus.. I only recieved this grade because i had to miss one exam due to extenuating circumstances... I got 95's on all other exams so I know for sure I can get a 4.0 if I retake it.. my question is

Should I retake it? It would boost my gpa from a 3.6 to a 3.9 since im only a freshman

[swimchick]

It's precalc...personally, I wouldn't bother retaking. You're going to have to take calc to fulfill your premed requirements, so make sure you ace it ;)

[psharma02]

Yeah I know I can murder the calc series but it's a easy GPA boost up since I can get a 4.0 for sure.. Its a guaranteed way to get my GPA up and SCIENCE gpa up

[swimchick]

I can see where you're coming from, but I've been told that one shouldn't bother retaking a course unless you received a grade below a C-.

I know you'll choose the path that's best for you...good luck!

[psharma02]

Okay swimchick i'll do as you say. so what are your opinions on retakin a course in which i recieved a 2.5? would make more sense huh

and while im at it.. instead of openin a new thread and wasting space... Is it harder for Osteopathy students to get into residencies than MD?

[swimchick]

I guess it depends on what course you got a 2.5 in :)

Osteopathic students have the option of applying to D.O. residency and M.D. residencies (if they take the USMLE exams in addition to COMLEX). I wouldn't necessarily say they have a harder time matching. I have met some D.O. students who didn't match and had to scramble...but that's because they didn't do well and probably should have been in med school in the first place :rolleyes:

[psharma02]

It was in a Math 097 course.. Intermediate Algebra.. honestly the teacher hated me... and marked me down sometimes because i would write my name in all caps.. so anyways should i retake it. easy 4.0 yet again

[swimchick]

Is that the remedial math course you were talking about earlier? If so, I would advise against it. You don't want to spend time retaking courses you didn't fail. Concentrate on acing the higher level coursework.

Maybe somebody else on this site (like Tipton) can offer you advice from an admission officer's perspective.

[psharma02]

See I figured that but the thing is.. it is so unbelievably easy that it really only requires one hour a week so it would take nothing away from my studies but yeah ill talk to tipton thanks for everything!!

[softballgurl90210]

You're asking 2 separate and unequal questions:

1) How do individual universities reflect transfer GPA's? and

2) How does AMCAS reflect credit taken at more than one college or university?

To which question would you like an answer?

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I know about the AMCAS credit situation but I am requesting an answer for your first one.. How do those colleges I mentioned in my original post handle transfer GPA's.
Thanks

i am interested in this because my sister is a freshman at cc because the tuition was too expensive for the university she wanted to attend. anyways she plans to stay there for a year and then transfer to a univerisity, so I am wondering about the AMCAS credit situation. How would that work? Sorry i just didn't want to start a new thread since the topic was sort of brought up in this one.

[Tipton]

AMCAS is very easy and straightword. Applicants need to simply follow the steps and instructions. I suggest going and creating an account and working forward from there.

Once an applicant has completed the Identifying Information section she can simply list her Schools Attended section: (see first attachment)

Then each course needs to be added one by one for each School Attended: (see second attachment)

I think the easiest way to compelte this for accuracy and completion is to have copies of your transcripts in front of you as you are completing this online. This should help you avoid any delays such as AMCAS asking you for more information.

Also: AMCAS 2010 INSTRUCTIONS (http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/amcas2010instructions080409.pdf)this should help you as well.

[swimchick]

Tipton said it best! On my AMCAS app, I had grades from 5 colleges to report :omg:

On the final AMCAS report, medical schools will see the all other, science and cumulative GPA from each year of college.

[softballgurl90210]

thank you!!! i will be sure to tell her!!!!:p