Am I screwed for transfer?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
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<p>I just got my grades for fall semester - 3.8 (at Cornell).</p>

<p>I was hoping for a 4.0, but I ended up getting a B+ (3.3) in one of my classes instead of an A-!!!! I thought that wouldn't happen because of extra credit that I did, and it's being appealed, but I'm unsure that will do any good.
I have good boards - 2250/2400, 1510/1600, 770 and 760 on SAT IIS (chemistry and math respectively).</p>

<p>Still, I'm worried the B+ will screw me.</p>

<p>Any feedback is appreciated, and happy holidays to everyone.</p>

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<p>Cornell is just as a good of a school as yale. Is there any reason you want to transfer?</p>

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<p>Yes; there's no cognitive science major at Cornell, but there is one at Yale.</p>

<p>Regardless of that, do you think the B+ will matter?</p>

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<p>Pretty much nobody gets accepted at Yale as a transfer, right? I heard only about 17 kids make it per year?</p>

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<p>Actually, they admit about 30, or as their website advertises, between 20 - 35 each year out 700 - 800.
Naturally, this year should be about the same.
Regardless, your post was very unhelpful. Would you have advised those 30 admits the same way you advised me?</p>

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<p>If the above is addressed towards me, I intended no offense. I'm just asking because I know the figure is low and I know someone who wants to transfer from Northwestern. It's tough, but apparently possible.</p>

<p>Lol, I love how every thread turns into some kind of Hamilton/Burr argument. My apologies for any percieved wrong.</p>

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<p>Last year I think the number was 40 out of 700. It is very difficult but not impossible. I don't think straight A's or all A's and one B+ will make a difference. I think it will be how you make your case for wanting to be at Yale. It will be difficult regardless because of the small number they accept.</p>

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<p>Sorry, bmwdan. And don't worry, I won't shoot you (I'm a Hamiltonian, you see). Thanks for the input, guys, I do have a good reason to transfer currently, we'll see if it works out.</p>

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<p>Best of luck, OP. Show them you love Yale, and you'll win them to your cause (:</p>