<p>Hey there, just some questions about the Communications major at CALS. I'm looking to transfer for my sophomore year and I was wondering how competitive that department is. I've heard nothing but good things about the programs they offer in it, so I'm excited. Any differences between other majors at CALS compared to it? Is it popular or anything, harder to get into? Just weighing my chances if I go full on Communications rather than applying to ILR or to CALS for a Bio major. Much more interested in Communications.</p>
<p>It's not competitive at all.</p>
<p>But first of all, it is the Communication major at Cornell, not Communications. There is a difference. The former is the study of how people communicate, the later is the practice thererof.</p>
<p>Secondly, why are you interested in the program?</p>
<p>Thirdly, why in hell would you be interested in ILR or Biology if you are interested in the Comm. program?</p>
<p>Haha, don't ask. I'm no longer interested in ILR, I didn't word that correctly in the first post. I was considering just regularly working toward a career in English or Pre-Law while using an ILR degree (the idea taken from something a friend with a GT to ILR next year told me, since English isn't an offered major at the SUNY-assisted schools), but decided the world of Communication at CALS suits me much more. Plus it doesn't make sense at all to do that at ILR: I probably wouldn't have a clue how to describe that in my essay.</p>
<p>The description of the Social Sciences on their website speaks for itself: "If you are interested in business leadership, efficient use of resources, new product and service creation...communication technologies, media campaigns, environmental management, community development"</p>
<p>Those are all things I would definitely love to be doing and I understand the differences between the major Cornell offers and Communications in general. As for Biology, that's just a "mild" interest and something to fall back if I didn't find myself enjoying Communications (also something I didn't make clear/not extremely interested in doing :P).</p>
<p>I apologize for the confusion, I don't mean to sound so indecisive. I've done the research, looked at courses CALS-Communication majors take and the options they have and I love it. It's definitely the place at Cornell where I'd be suited, I'm just looking for any tips or guidelines involving the program.</p>
<p>Well, ILR is the pre-law haven on campus. And I actually know somebody from ILR currently getting a PhD in English.</p>
<p>Sounds like the Communication program is a good fit for you. Just be sure to clearly state why you are so interested in the program (e.g. show, don't tell) in your essay.</p>
<p>Yep. I'm going to be essay prepping and planning for the next few months, I know that's the most important part. I know English would be a great field for me too, so I know I have the options of taking classes to work towards that too. Pre-Law I've decided against, but heck, I can't count anything out until I've experienced it.</p>
<p>Any chance anyone on here could evaluate some courses for me? My problem is, the CC I'm attending offers Biology I and a course called Introduction to College Writing (which I'm assured, is the composition needed for CALS transfer) but I'm not sure if the next courses qualify under "Bio II" and "Writing II". </p>
<p>I've got a class called Academic Writing and Biology courses include Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Zoology..would those qualify as secondary Bio and Writing courses? Haha, I know there's a tool on the website where I can send in classes to be evaluated but I'd prefer the feedback. I can also call, which I'm getting at once the school year approaches to make sure I'm prepping in all the right ways.</p>