Chances at Cornell ILR as a Transfer

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<p>Hello, I know this site is merely opinion based on academic experience, but it's interesting to see what others think and it may spawn some good conversation.
I will be applying to Cornell's ILR School in the fall for Spring '12 admission. I have currently just finished my freshman year at a top public university and my major is Government and Politics. I want to transfer because I'm not challenged enough with my current curriculum and I like ILR because its curriculum pertains specifically to my interest in the field of government, economics, and sociology.</p>

<p>My Stats are:</p>

<p>HS:
86/100 UW
SAT:1210/1600 (contemplating not sending this in because it's not required for ILR and low for Cornell)
Got credit for 1 AP but I took 5 APs</p>

<p>College:
3.793 GPA with rigorous courses
Inducted to 2 honor societies and Deans list</p>

<p>ECs I have a good amount, I think just enough to satisfy the unwritten requirement
I have Volunteer/work experience as well at a financial firm and the United Nations.</p>

<p>I speak three languages: English, Arabic, and Italian.</p>

<p>My essays will be very specific (describing why I can pursue my goals with more focus on my favorite subjects instead of a conventional Poly sci degree (I don't take that for granted however)).</p>

<p>I will have a letter of rec from my government teacher which will be great, an arabic teacher, and a letter from a corporate lawyer who graduated from the ILR school in Cornell.</p>

<p>Also, I heard that applying for Spring admission is a little more lenient than Fall, but can anyone shed light on this? (as well as chance me!)</p>

<p>Thank you very much</p>

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<p>what are your career goals</p>

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<p>From my experience with the ILR admissions process (admitted as a transfer for Fall '11) it would seem that quantitative stats are not as important as “fit”. Be sure you can convince the admissions committee that ILR is where you belong.</p>

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<p>@poleandreel
i want to go to law school but if that were to fall through then i wouldnt just have a poly sci degree id have an ILR degree where i’m knowledgeable in not only government but economics and sociology as well. ultimately, i hope to be a diplomat and i need to explain that ILR is for me because it will help me get there. It helps that I am also trilingual </p>

<p>@absurd
yeah i’m going to be very specific that ILR is the place I belong. it’s home, offers a well rounded behavioral and social science degree, and is the only place where I can enjoy my three favorite subjects (unless i triple major, no thanks)</p>

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<p>i think ILR is perfect for your career goals. dont send the sat scores and kill the essays. you should be ok</p>

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<p>ya just make sure you show them that your the best fit… thats what they want the most since its such a specific major… show it through your essays and make sure ur ec’s match up with your interests as well… i think thats the most important thing for ilr.</p>

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<p>yeah im going to do my best to make sure its conveys who i am and what i want to do because i know if i depict that it will definitely be a perfect fit for ILR</p>