<p>So, I'm looking to transfer from this school mostly because I've had issues with the atmosphere and type of people that are generally present here, among many other reasons. I will still be okay if I don't get into any schools, but I would still prefer transferring out. My high school stats are generally awful, but I have since improved at college. I have taken courses with pretty low median grades and a lot of credits, but they look to be easy classes at face value. I would be transferring hopefully after the 1st semester of sophomore year, but may have to wait until the end of the year.</p>
<p>HS gpa: 3.4
SAT: 2220 (680 R, 750 M, 790 W)
Cornell gpa: 3.74 (the mid-semester report should hopefully be strong)
Part-Hispanic (does this even help for transfers?)
Leadership position in Cornell Concert Commission, involved in other clubs but no more leadership :(
Another issue is I'm unsure what major I would try to transfer as...likely a double in psychology/econ though.</p>
<p>How do my chances look at:
-Penn (top choice, CAS)
-Brown
-Georgetown
-Dartmouth
-Duke</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>i don’t think you’re going to escape the “types of people” at any of those schools. but either way i think you’ll be a competitive applicant, but that HS gpa is low. URM always helps.</p>
<p>Can you elaborate to us why you’re not contented with Cornell?</p>
<p>It’s really a combination of a lot of things, but I really dislike how big the school is…I know Penn is big, but it’s still a pretty big step down from Cornell. Also, I don’t really like being in the middle of nowhere (yes, I know D-mouth is but it has a lot of other things that make up for it) and how people think they are simply the best because they got in here (even though a lot of people here shouldn’t be here, probably not me too). There are people like that other schools but I feel like they deserve it more.</p>
<p>Your hs stats will matter little since you will be applying your soph yr. Do you have any other EC’s? I would suggest you get into some leadership positions this coming yr in either a student org / sports.
I think you should be a strong candidate for your schools.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input thus far. I have a leadership position in one of the biggest clubs on campus, but there is no way other schools would know that. I’ll try to get another one next year, but I’m not entirely sure. I had a ton of leadership in hs, but I’m not sure if that will transfer over.</p>
<p>Any other opinions?</p>
<p>Bump for bump’s sake…I really need opinions because I don’t want to waste money/time if I have no chance anywhere…</p>
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Thats what essays and/or a resume is for, make sure they know that!
And you should definitely apply, you still have 2 years of school left, dont spend it somehwere you dont want to be. Also, as far as money in application fees go, yes they can add up; but keep in mind many top schools allow you do waive those app fees, thats what I did. I applied to 5 schools and didnt pay any app fees.</p>
<p>i really think it’s going to come down to the essays. you can e-mail them to me when the time comes if you want. PM me about it as it gets closer</p>
<p>Believe it or not, I’m not too worried about the essays since I think they are the only thing that got me into Cornell in the first place, but I may still have to take you up on that offer. I would just feel a lot more comfortable if I could get my gpa up to a 3.8 or something, but it’s quite difficult with the random Cornell grading.</p>
<p>Anymore help is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>I was in Ithaca as a Cornell grad student (and later as a Cornell grad student’s spouse) for roughly 7 years, so I do understand that it is an easy institution to hate. However you need to know that you would not have been admitted if there were serious questions about your ability to cope with the demands of the university. There are no “admissions mistakes” at Cornell - “admissions chances” maybe, but certainly not “admissions mistakes”. A 3.74 after only one year and coming from a HS GPA of 3.4 shows that you really do have what it takes to make it if you want to.</p>
<p>You don’t indicate which college you are in right now. If you are unsuccessful in transferring out, you might want to consider moving to a different college within Cornell. For example, your level of misery there might be very different if you move from CAS to HumEc. </p>
<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>
<p>Seems like you’re doing well there, the issue is these places take relatively few transfers and chances are unknowable. Your acceptance odds will be zero for sure if you don’t apply . </p>
<p>Life is short, if you are not happy by all means transfer. But IMO you should probably include some schools that might be easier to get into.</p>
<p>CornellPerson-</p>
<p>It sounds like you just finished your first year at Cornell. The past year was one of the hardest years for Cornell in a very long time. I think the Cornell class of 2013 had a very rough introduction to college life. I think you will find 10-11 an improvement in all ways. Keep an open mind and try to take advantage of what Cornell offers. Cornell needs more, not fewer, people like you. I hope that someday soon the curious and compassionate will out number the competitive and materialistic at Cornell.</p>
<p>Depending on your interests and academic goals, you should consider Cornell in Washington or study abroad. Or maybe Cornell in NYC for a summer and graduate early. These programs might be a good alternative if the transferring idea doesn’t work out.</p>
<p>I’ve met some transfers here at Duke, but they don’t accept many. Still, I think it will be worth it for you to at least try!</p>
<p>But why don’t you like Cornell? I nearly chose Cornell over Duke, so I am curious. (And yes, I love Duke! So definitely apply here.)</p>
<p>Honestly, the suicides are not at all part of the reason why I am considering transferring. I mean, I’ll be honest, I party alot and love to have fun, but being surrounded by people this stubborn/stuck-up/not actually that smart is just really tough. I know other Ivies/top schools are like that, but at least the people are ACTUALLY extremely smart and deserving unlike a good portion of the people here.</p>