MIT Transfer Case Study
Sarah W.
- High School GPA: 4.0
- Standardized Test Score(s): Act 35
- Year of Undergrad Student Applied: Junior
- College Major: Engineering
- College GPA: 3.91
- Transferred To: MIT
Background Story
Sarah was a straight-A student in high school who had always excelled in science and math. She had her sights set on attending a top-tier university and pursuing a degree in engineering. However, her family struggled financially, and Sarah had to take on multiple part-time jobs to help support them. As a result, she wasn’t able to devote as much time to her studies or extracurriculars as she would have liked.
Sarah applied to several elite universities but was rejected from all of them. She felt discouraged but determined not to give up on her dream. Sarah decided to enroll at his state college to improve her profile and make herself a more competitive candidate for transfer. Sarah reached out to Transfer Goat fall of her freshman year, looking to transfer for her final two years of college.
Results
Sarah was accepted to several top-tier universities, including Cornell, Columbia, MIT, and UC Berkeley. She went on to graduate with honors and landed a prestigious job in the engineering field, making her family proud and inspiring others from similar backgrounds to pursue their dreams.
Transfer Goat Strategy
Sarah had a lot of potential, but she needed help figuring out how to showcase it in her transfer application. Over two years, Transfer Goat worked with Sarah to develop a strong extracurricular profile that highlighted her work ethic and passion for engineering. The Goat helped her get involved in local engineering projects and mentored her in developing her technical skills.
Transfer Goat also worked with Sarah to develop a compelling narrative that emphasized her determination and resilience in the face of financial struggles. Together, they crafted essays that demonstrated how her experiences had shaped her into a strong community member who was committed to making a positive impact in her future endeavors.