<p>Hey there,
I'm currently a freshman at UC Davis majoring in econ, but I would really like to go elsewhere because Davis's econ department isn't anything special. Do I have a chance at any one of those schools listed above? Thx</p>
<p>Stats:
College gpa : 4.0/4.0
Course currently taken:
Microeconomics
Calculus
Asian American Studies
Chemistry
For my winter quarter:
Macroeconomics
Calculus
Statistics
Intro to Music
Extracircular:
Research Assistant for Econ Professor
Tutor for Calculus
International Business Club
SAT Scores:
SATI - 710Reading/710Writing/650 Math
SATII - 740 Math 2C/750 History/ 700 Chemistry
H.S GPA ~3.5 Weighted (I know its low, I had a bad fresh/sophmore years)</p>
<p>Cornell Econ is in CAS, which has an 8% acceptance rate. You've got a shot, but don't count on an acceptance as it really is random. UChicago is possible as well but will hinge on your reasons more than anything. Good luck</p>
<p>I think you have a great shot at USC transfer, except that they prefer that transfer students finish freshman writing first. But it's still highly worth applying, especially with that GPA.</p>
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<p>Which isn't anything I'm disputing. But compared to most universities, 20% is a low acceptance rate and Chicago focuses strongly on reasons and essays.</p>
<p>I was looking at USC's website; it seems that scoring a 4 or 5 on both English AP tests does not satisfy the Freshmen Writing requirement. Luckily I took a transferable course at a local community college during my HS years.
Anyways, when the applications ask you for recommendations from instructors or TAs, does the admission office weigh the TA's recommendation similarily to an instructor's recommendation? At Davis, especially for a freshmen, classes are usually..400 people and I did not get much of a chance to be aquainted with my teachers.</p>
<p>Oh yeah and any advice or tips are greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Your numbers look good for UChicago and the quality of Chicago's Econ. department is a compelling reason to transfer. However, you need to understand that Chicago has extensive core requirements that you may not be able to place out of, except for Calculus.</p>
<p>Blurry, rather than have someone explain it (probably in a more convoluted manner) here, just go to the uchicago website and read about their academics. The site clearly explains the core and has pdfs for further elaboration.</p>
<p>I have a question - I have read that after you have taken more than a certain number of units in college, like having 2 semesters or 3 quarters, the admission offices do not look too much into your high school record. Though I am currently a freshmen at UCD, I have 78 quarter units due to APs and CC classes. Will the admission offices still base their decisions heavily on my HS record, or my college record?</p>
<p>I don't believe the APs will diminish your HS scores. I was sent my scores to Cornell already (I have 14 accepted scores by them) but they said my scores would only be evaluated as an application booster (like top SAT scores). So basically your HS record will still be evaluated. But remember, good college grades with good SATs and APs should (?) show promise as opposed to a mediocre/bad HS record.</p>
<p>Thanks dearsiryes, that helped clear things a bit.
So even though UCD already has credited me with 78 quarter units due to AP tests, Cornell and the other schools will only take the 16 units I took at Davis into account and view the AP scores separately?</p>
<p>Oh BTW, since you are applying to Cornell as well, if you don't mind me asking, which school are you coming from and what are your stats? Just curious.</p>
<p>Yeah, you'll be coming with 16 units (+the spring term units).</p>
<p>My basic stats...
SAT: 2400
SAT II: 800, 710, 700
AP: 13 or 14 5s (I can't remember what's on my resume), 2 4s and a 3
College GPA (1st semester-16 units): 3.54-All Honors Sophomore/Junior courses
Spring Semester (19 units): All required/recommended courses completed =)
U.Houston
HS GPA: 2.9 UW, 4.2 W
ECs: International and National for Tech and Music</p>
<p>Stellar test scores dearsiryes, very impressive. I hope that you (and I) get into Cornell. I was wondeirng if it is more favorable to major in economics when applying for MBA programs later on as opposed to majoring in business as an undergrad? </p>
<p>Please pardon my asking of so many questions; I didn't really research enough about schools last winter in HS and I do not want to repeat that mistake this year as a transfer applicant.</p>