Canadian Freshman -> Cornell?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Posted this in the transfer section as well. I'm a freshman in Canada. I'm starting to look at transfers into sophomore year, just to see what my options might be - I'm fine staying here, but it would be nice to go to a better known/recruited school. I intend to go into I-banking straight from school, so I guess I would want to enter AEM or Economics at Cornell.</p>

<p>First Semester Uni GPA: 3.8/4.0</p>

<p>My high school didn't offer any AP courses. Cumulative high school GPA was probably mid-high 80% (equivalent to 3.7/4.0 I think?) but I had 4.0/4.0 in 11th and 12th grade, so there is a very definite upward trend. Ranked in top 1% of class in 12th grade.</p>

<p>I haven't taken SATs and I have no time to take them now, but I understand that Cornell doesn't require them for transfers.</p>

<p>I have a couple positions in university, and a research assistant gig, but no leadership positions because they're not really open to freshmen. I have plenty of leadership positions from high school. I'll likely have a very solid internship this summer - not sure if I can mention that in my application.</p>

<p>Is my profile even remotely good enough for Cornell? Please be honest, I don't want to waste my time/money getting recommendations and applying if I have no chance. If more info is required (financial situation, family, etc.) please PM me.</p>

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<p>Please read Cornell’s transfer students requirements. As a sophomore transfer, it sounds like for A&S SAT/ACT are required, but not for CALs. I think what’s more important is if your family could afford 60K CoA. As a Canadian transfer student, it is unlikely you’ll be able to get any FA.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply. From the CAS website: “If you have previously taken the SAT or ACT, you should have an official score report sent to Cornell by the testing agency. It is not necessary to take the SAT or ACT if you have not previously done so.” It doesn’t say anything about sophomore vs. junior, unless I’ve accidentally skipped over it elsewhere in the requirements.</p>

<p>The cost is definitely a major consideration for me and something I’ll have to think about.</p>