<p>Not applying from high school but rather just a community college in Southern California.</p>
<p>Well, I don't have any SAT scores, never took them... and I doubt I should list every class i've taken at my community college, but I have a 4.0.
Extra Circulars include:
Shadowing a physician
Volunteering at my local hospital
Played a varsity sport all four years of high school (not sure if that matters anymore)
I've been playing guitar, drums, and piano for around 8 years.
Went through the whole process of recording an album of my own music, and went on a short tour (again, probably doesn't matter but took A LOT of time)
Taught many children how to play piano and drums, (mostly for free)
Got an article published in a local newspaper (again not sure if that matters)
And i've been working 20 hours a week for my fathers company for the last few years</p>
<p>Thanks, I probably did this entirely wrong.</p>
<p>Presuming your classes were thoughtfully picked out for your major I would say that you have better chances than most. Cornell likes taking ‘older’ college students as transfers, especially when they’ve shown drastic improvement or overcome obstacles. I have met several here who took the transferring from a CC route.</p>
<p>Shadowplayer, I go to Moorpark College, never actually heard of Saddleback ha.
And Stiles, yes i’m planning on going pre-med so i’ve been taking the more rigorous math and science courses. But really? You’ve actually heard of this? So I may stand an actual chance?</p>
<p>RileyJohn, a 4.0 in rigorous science classes is nothing to scoff at.</p>
<p>I had a 2.73 after 3 years at one CC, dropped out, worked, went to another CC and got a 4.0 in harder classes over another 3 years. I was rejected by a number of good schools but Cornell took me. There’s a guy that transferred in with me who is in his 40’s and has a kid. Cornell gave him graduate housing to make it easier even though he’s undergrad.</p>
<p>You aren’t ruled out by your performance, if anything I think it gives you a much stronger edge than you realize because it shows personal growth.</p>
<p>My essays were good. When I wrote them I didn’t care much about Cornell so I just relaxed and talked about who I was and what I was doing. I was so much myself it was as if I wrote a letter to a friend. I re-read them in winter and the thing about them is that they are all natural and nothing is forced or out of place. It’s just me giving a glimpse into the person I am.</p>
<p>I would call their admissions office and ask them some questions. I know they might be better suited to connect you with someone that may be able to offer up some sort of guidance.</p>
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<li><p>I would like to reiterate what Stiles said. Cornell generally likes older, transfer students from small community colleges. As a current senior, I can say that I know and have met scores of students who transferred from community colleges across the nation.</p></li>
<li><p>As long as your 4.0 GPA reflects a thoughtful selection of courses, then you are good to go!</p></li>
<li><p>Stress your music credentials. Cornell likes diverse applicants, ALOT! A pre-med transfer applicant who is a music buff is not something adcom comes across everyday…remember that.</p></li>
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