<p>Here is a website with various sub-pages: [Cornell</a> Engineering: Transfer Students](<a href=“http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/transfer/index.cfm]Cornell”>http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/transfer/index.cfm)</p>
<p>Don’t count on my answers being correct – please write to engineering admissions to be sure. Also some of my remarks will be my opinion/advice (as opposed to facts).</p>
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<li><p>Why look at statistics? There is nothing wrong with aiming high (as long as you have a back-up plan for what you’re going to do if you don’t get into Cornell).</p></li>
<li><p>Look at the program of studies for engineering at Cornell. I think you’ll probably find that not many non-STEM courses are needed.</p></li>
<li><p>I suppose so, although I think they’re more interested in grades, letters of recommendation and the essay where you write about why you’re interested in studying in the field you selected.</p></li>
<li><p>The site I mentioned above says, “If SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject Tests were taken previously, they should be submitted.” I think you should ask them if you HAVE to submit your old score, and also whether you may RETAKE before you submit.</p></li>
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<p>In general I’ve heard it said that if you have a score that doesn’t accurately reflect who you really are, you should explain that to them in writing.</p>
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<li>I think financial aid for transfers is the same as for non-transfers. They calculate family contribution, and then that is what you actually have to pay – although there will be a small loan and maybe some work study. If your family is set to be able to pay the expected family contribution, then you’ll be in good shape. Cornell has an online worksheet to estimate the family contribution. Watch out, equity in the house and retirement investments are fair game to Cornell.</li>
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<p>Note: not all of your classes may transfer. For example, if your Calc III doesn’t include the big three theorems (Green’s, Stokes, Gauss), you may have trouble transferring it in as Calc III.</p>
<p>Suggestion: try to take Linear Algebra, some sort of programming class, and an introduction to numerical methods, at your CC before transferring, since these will give you helpful foundation knowledge and skills. If they are well taught at your CC, better to take those courses there, because of the better individual attention and academic support.</p>
<p>Final remarks. It is important to visit Cornell, I don’t mean the tour and the B.S., I mean you need to pick out some classes that you’re interested in from the schedule of classes, and actually sit through several classes to see what it’s really like and if it’s a good match for you. Every campus has its own style and culture.</p>
<p>Also note that if it doesn’t work out for your transfer, you can still think about going to Cornell for a masters.</p>