Transferring from a Big 3 to a state school

[cookderosa]

Would it be hard to get into a good grad school straight out of a Big 3 school? Especially if you don't have awesome letters of recommendation from well-known profs/researchers and a lot of your transcript is from CLEP? Thanks!

It really depends on what a "good grad school" is to you? Depends upon the school, the field, etc. Some grad schools (like medical field) are going to require graded b& m credits for their pre req courses. Again you'd really just have to look at individual requirements at the schools AND programs you have in mind.

If you don't mind: what kind of degree are you looking into?

Thanks so much! I'm honestly not quite sure yet (I'm in high school right now). I just want to keep my options open. I'm considering a masters in computer science or statistics. I'm also definitely interested in medicine (come from a family of 'em lol) but I'm not so sure that I'd love it so much I'd be willing to sacrifice all of my twenties. But I for sure want to keep that option open. Thanks again for your help!

Based on your post 2 weeks ago about wanting to go to Chicago Booth MBA, my advice is to do things that keep your options open and increase your exposure to many new and interesting classes. I realize that my opinion is just that of some lady on the internet, it is my opinion that you're missing out by CLEPping out of an AA/BA at an online school. You were 12 or 13 when you landed here if memory serves, what's the rush? The only reason to hurry is when you're either exceptionally focused or are running out of time- you've got neither breathing down your back. Just my two cents.