<p>I'm now having my last semester at a C.C. in Illinois. I've been thinking about transferring to Cornell as a Communication undergraduate. And as a senior, hopefully.</p>
<p>Facts:
- 46 credit hours completed with a G.P.A. of 3.93 out of 4
- WithOUT standardized test scores since they are not needed
- Several E.C.'s (job, honor society, club founder and president, whatnot)
- I am an international student that speaks 3 languages, if it ever mattered</p>
<p>I've heard of someone who applied to C.A.L.S. with a G.P.A. of 4 and internship experience, and was yet not accepted (accepted as A Sociology major instead, which he rejected). This freaks me out.</p>
<p>What do you think about my chances, everyone?</p>
<p>Bump - Please help, guys!</p>
<p>PS.: Applying as a Spring '12 transfer</p>
<p>How do you expect to be a SENIOR at Cornell with only 46 credits? I’m confused.</p>
<p>It takes 120 credits to graduate from Cornell (and most schools). It takes 90 credits to be classified as a senior.</p>
<p>DarkIce: Somehow I put it but I meant JUNIOR for sure. Maybe my lack of sleep played a part.lol
But anyway, by the end of this semester, I would have completed 63 credit hours and gotten an Associate’s.</p>
<p>“was yet not accepted (accepted as A Sociology major instead, which he rejected)”</p>
<p>That sounds like a myth. </p>
<p>But I don’t know, I’m just a freshman.</p>
<p>Well, you should know that coming from a community college in Illinois is not going to work in your favor. It’s not insurmountable, but the workload and expectation difference will be significant and Cornell knows this.</p>
<p>I know someone who started at a junior college and eventually became a Communication major but was rejected in his initial application because the school simply believed he couldn’t handle the rigor of such a difference in curriculum (not that a Communication major anywhere is that rigorous, but that’s what they said). They eventually conceded on subsequent attempts and the person went on to a top law school. </p>
<p>So, right or wrong, just know that your stats will not be considered on par with someone transferring from a 4-year university. I suspect your international status and 3 languages will make up a lot of that difference, as Cornell seems particularly favorable to non-traditional students who, given a more traditional trajectory, would have excelled in it. </p>
<p>So, I’m not sure what you’re looking for exactly. Just apply and see. There’s no one here that can tell you accurately enough what they’ll decide to legitimately sway you from simply applying.</p>
<p>LockLockBoy: I just found this whole thing skeptical, given he seemed to have a decent resume as he had internship experiences in his hometown. He probably chose Sociology as a second choice for transfer, and I’m doing the same.</p>
<p>applejack: Hey, apple! Just saying. I expect the same that you say here, and have therefore been getting super involved on campus these days for the sake of getting a nicer resume to turn in. And indeed I’ll apply.
I once resented starting off at a c.c., for I felt like on a lower level than those at 4-year schools, but now I’ve spent my year improving my English A LOT before I’m up to something tougher - so I call it a blessing! And I’ve got other choices in store (U of Mich, Wisc, Texas Austin) so I’m fine if I can’t be in Big Red.</p>
<p>THANKS to both! Anyone else?:)</p>
<p>@wykjohn Did you follow all the pre-req and recommend courses for junior transfer? That is one of the biggest things they look for.</p>
<p>For sure! By the time I’m done with my studies in c.c., all prerequisites will be completed. I hope taking 2 prerequisites 1 during this final semester doesn’t hurt my chances.lol Besides, I’ve been taking courses like Humanities, Psych, Theater and Literature to broaden my horizons. That’d benefit me, I think.</p>