TL;DR I am trying to transfer to a different school because my school killed remote learning for my program. New school has a cumulative average requirement.
My program average is good enough and I got a 3.6 GPA, but my cumulative average is not good enough because of 1 bad semester at a different program in a different field 5 years ago.
Is there a chance to get in despite 1 bad semester tanking my cumulative average? How do these things work?
The program I am applying to is a non competitive remote program but it's attached to a kind of prestigious school.
Long Version
I just finished a year remotely in program1 at college1 with an excellent [program average] and 3.6 GPA but college1 is forcing everyone back on campus.
I am trying to transfer into an equivalent program, program2 at college2 but that requires a minimum [cumulative average] of 75%
I did great at my program1 at college1 and got an 80% average
But my cumulative average is weighed down by a single bad semester over 5 years ago for an unrelated field at college. Program0@college1. *I failed 3 courses and it tanked my [cumulative GPA and cumulative percentage average.]
program1@college1 and program2@college2 are in the same field, and even partnered to have a direct transfer for graduates of current-program@current-college. Is there any wiggle room in college admissions to get me in? My grades have gone up consistently every semester. But I am worried that I am screwed because of a bad semester 5 years ago.
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The admissions people only really look at numbers cuz they're so swamped with applications. I'd say your best bet is to get in touch with a professor at the program you want to go to. Maybe send an introductory email saying that you're interested in the program (don't mention the grades). If the professor responds then arrange a phone conversation or maybe a zoom call. Basically you want to get the person to attach your face/voice to the name. Then the prof will probably tell you to apply and then you can explain the situation. Since it's a transfer I don't think it'll be as hard as a regular admission. Remember that all these "requirements" and things like that are just ink on paper. Usually a department head or professor can get you in better than some admissions employee who is sifting through thousands of applications.