Almost like a guaranteed transfer?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Just today I received an email from Cornell that looks like follows. I know that Cornell Engineering doesn't give out guaranteed transfers, so I am wondering if this is as close to guaranteed transfer as it can get. Did anyone else receive this email? It looks pretty nicely formatted so I assumed it was mass-emailed out to everyone who was waitlisted. </p>

<p>Dear XXX,</p>

<p>Greetings from Cornell Engineering! By now you should have received notice that we have released our waitlist and will not be taking any students from it for the upcoming fall. I know you had expressed strong interest to us in being taken off the waitlist, and that you are probably very disappointed about not being able to join us at Cornell next fall, but it might still be possible for you to become a part of the Cornell family. I write today to encourage you to consider transferring to Cornell Engineering in one or two years, and to explain how to plan for it.</p>

<p>During the transfer application process, students must choose one of our 12 majors and apply directly to that major. Each major sets its own curricular requirements which are listed on the Cornell Engineering transfer website. The two most important criteria for transfer admission to Cornell Engineering are:</p>

<pre><code>* The content and rigor of the college-level courses you have taken. This is absolutely critical so you can transition seamlessly into our program at the sophomore or junior level.
* How well you have performed in these courses. If your academic record in college continues to look like it did in high school, you would indeed be competitive in our transfer pool - one of the reasons why we are writing this letter of encouragement.
</code></pre>

<p>If you are interested in possibly considering transfer in the next few years, feel free to contact me via email at <a href="mailto:mlg48@cornell.edu">mlg48@cornell.edu</a> with any questions at any time. If you are not interested in transferring to Cornell, then you do not need to do anything further at this time. If you would like to send me your name, address, and name of school you plan to attend next year, we will place you on our mailing list to receive updated information for prospective transfer students.</p>

<p>Enjoy the rest of your summer, and best of luck as you start your college journey!</p>

<p>Sincerely,</p>

<p>Meredith Graham</p>

<p>Associate Director of Admissions/Transfer Coordinator</p>

<p>College of Engineering</p>

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<p>No. It's not a guaranteed transfer. It's to encourage students who really have their heart set on Cornell to not get discouraged.</p>

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<p>Hmm. I think they probably sent it to everyone that wasn't taken from the waitlist. So, I'd say no to a guaranteed transfer, but you obviously have a great chance since you got waitlisted at least. Just make sure you do a great job at your first college, and I'd shoot an email to the address they gave you. Just remember, keep all of your emails to reps from the school from being too casual - because some schools use any form of communication they've received from you along with your applications :]</p>

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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I got waitlisted for Cornell Engineering and got the exact same letter today. Although I am no longer interested in Cornell (going to Berkeley), I would like to clarify something:</p>

<p>Excerpt from the letter:
"By now you should have received notice that we have released our waitlist and will not be taking any students from it for the upcoming fall."</p>

<p>Does this mean they took people on a waiting list, and didn't accept anybody at all from it?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>That is correct. To my understanding nobody was accepted off the waitlist for the COE this year.</p>

<p>Best of luck at Berkeley. It's a fantastic school.</p>

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<p>Not quite. I hate it how the phrase like that to try to make you feel better, and sometimes it turns into false hope.</p>