<p>Hey all, I'm in the process of trying to find the BEST school I can go to. I would love to know the top schools you guys think I could get into along with whats pretty realistic. Here's my stats. Thanks!</p>
<p>High school
GPA - 2.0 (yep)
SAT - 1740
EC's - participated in shooting, directing, and producing about 500 tv productions at my high school, track and field soph year, and a shot a community service documentary my senior year - overall, I was not a very good student in high school.</p>
<p>CC Stats
GPA - 3.9
EC's - VP of fundraising for PTK, Treasurer of my business club (running for VP in the Fall), raised $1000 for the American Red Cross for the Japan Earthquake victims, spearheaded a ton of PTK stuff, currently interning at an insurance company in lower NYC (for about year now), deans lists, math honors society, recipient of a scholarships, and maybe more.</p>
<p>Essay for college - started my Cornell essay which i REALLY like so I might have an edge with that. Thoughts? I think comparing my high school stats with cc will be a huge plus as I've grown so much as an individual over the past two years.</p>
<p>So, I’m assuming by CC Stats you mean community college… right? I think your SAT scores are a little to low to apply to Cornell. Even if you did get into Cornell, they wouldnt accept your community college credits because it’s not up to their standard. Here are some colleges you should consider: University of California Davis, Case Western, Penn State, and DePauw</p>
<p>I think it depends on what school within Cornell you apply to. From what I’ve read transfer admissions to the private and public colleges are completely different. I think a couple don’t even require standardized test scores.</p>
<p>That’s what I’m banking on. I’m going for economics at CAS - I know a friend of mine who graduated last year from the same community college and went to Cornell - I don’t even think he took the SAT’s…Thanks for the response.</p>
<p>CAS is a private college and would require SATs/ACT. It also has one of the lowest, if not the lowest, transfer rates. That information is actually available on the Cornell site somewhere. You have an advantage in knowing someone who has already gone through the process, I’d have them coach you if possible. Best of luck, really hope you get in.</p>
<p>I hope I’m wrong haha</p>
<p>Went up to Cornell this weekend and spoke with an admissions dean - explained to her my situation and not only was she so cordial and helpful, she informed me that submitting the SAT/ACT is optional transfers.</p>
<p>Thats great to hear :). How did you like it? I’m planning a trip up there, scouting tickets and B&B prices now.</p>
<p>It was beautiful, absolutely gorgeous. I was so nervous as this was my first visit to a school and an Ivy all in one. Stayed there for two days with the family and fell in love with the campus and people. Really had a positive experience here and after speaking with the admissions dean (who felt my enthusiasm) I really felt like I have a nice chance to get admitted to such a great school. I still have to find my backup schools…</p>
<p>It looks like you have an awesome shot at all of those schools…but you never know…because admissions can be super unpredictable. That’s great you’ve made a complete 180 in your life 
don’t forget to add match and safety schools; you should be set.</p>
<p>I hope you get in & good luck! :)</p>
<p>p.s. after you find out your admission results can you post them on here? thanks.</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind words! I’m actually evaluating now on whether I might apply to CALS for AEM.</p>
<p>I applied to CALS and never took the SAT. I was a cc student, and credits do transfer. Maybe not all, but the majority for me did and I’m out of state. The admissions faculty were kind and considerate. Good luck, I think you have a great shot!</p>
<p>Did you go for AEM, Lavender?</p>
<p>Now how does that work? I apply to CALS, then if I’m accepted that still doesn’t guarantee admission into AEM?</p>
<p>I don’t know about private schools, but if you live in California, then you may have very good chances of getting into UC Berkeley or UCLA. Nevertheless, I think your CC stats (great GPA and ECs) would still make you very competitive as an out of state applicant. Good Luck!</p>
<p>Thats interesting because I do have a legacy there. I’ve never been to California though but it would definitely be worth it.</p>
<p>bump! Going for AEM instead of CAS.</p>
<p>What state do you live in? I would assume that your state university would be another school to consider applying to for transfer.</p>
<p>I live in New Jersey, so Rutgers Business School was also on my radar (as a safety). Other than than, maybe TCNJ? Nothing really special in NJ (except for Princeton but no transfers allowed).</p>
<p>Does your cc have any transfer programs set up with any 4 year universities?</p>