<p>hi i'm here in hope for more opinions..i'm planning to transfer to Cornell</p>
<p>I had all A's in all of my last semester classes except for this poli sci class (a "C") that I chose voluntarily, in hope to expand and "venture" out to other interests, costing me a gpa of about 3.5..i'm afraid that this isn't good enough for Cornell. Currently I am a member in the neurology club (attends med school lectures in city, shadow doctors), pre-med society, CUNY Honors College Community Service Committee, Pilates and Brazilian Copeira Club. I'm currently attaining a volunteering position at Cornell Medical Center.</p>
<p>HS standings: had avg of ~93-94 (out of 100), SAT 1400 (M800/V600), SAT II Chem 700, Bio 680, writing 620. Tons of xtracurric including student govt, National Honor Society, NYU Downtown Hosp. volunteering, National BETA Club and community service at soup kitchens, nursery homes etc. </p>
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<li><p>I'm interested in applying for either of 2 majors: CAS/CAL Biological sciences and HE's Biology, Health and Society. As a transfer student..would it be easier to transfer to CAS's bio or CAL's bio? i know for 1st time NYS applicants its harder to get into CAL's bio than CAS bio because of the low tuition+demanding popular major. GIven a financial package...would CAS be more expensive than CAL since its a higher tuition, or would it be proportionalized to the equal amount $$ i'll need to pay for CAL (thus more aid be given from CAS to allow it to be proportionalized out.</p></li>
<li><p>I am also interested HE's Biology, Health and Society because HE will be cheaper (if I wont be paying the same amount in CAS than in SUNY Cornell), and easier to get into. Although this major does spark interest in me, i would rather do biological sciences instead because I am a bit more passionate in staying in my current track of biochemistry. However, do you think it's a good idea to pick HE over CAS/or CAL bio because of easier acceptance/maybe lesser tuition? I dunno how easy internal transfers are for transfer students....</p></li>
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<p>there is no such thing as suny cornell, is it that for people, all people not just u, that just because ny residents pay lower tutiton for statutory colleges doesn't make cornell part of the suny system. I think when people say suny cornell it takes away from the prestigee, and ivy league association cornell has.</p>
<p>hahaha, it's alright deliciouswaffles. Well, no it's not... But it is... You're forgiven; let's leave it at that. ;)</p>
<p>If you like the focus in science, I would go with CALS for a few reasons. You get the in state tuition (NOT SUNY tuition :p), and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has a strong focus in the sciences. I think that would be a good bet for you. However, I would read up on all the materials you can get your hands on. The Cornell website is a WONDERFUL resource and has a TON of useful information. Read the course requirements, and about the other majors in the colleges and see which one you like more. Arts and Sciences is a HUGE school, whereas CALS is a bit smaller (but not much). I dunno, there's a lot of factors in making this choice.</p>
<p>All in all, I'd say go for CALS.</p>
<p>P.S. Sorry for seeming upset up there, I was just playing (sort of). We're a bunch of jokers here on the Cornell board... ;)</p>
<p>well allow me to give me my apologies for stating something inaccurately! falsely! If i were to really demean it as such, why would I be so serious about applying? nah no worries</p>
<p>Do you think I can make it to CAL's bio tho? I don't feel as confident in applying there with my academic stats</p>
<p>Your stats are fine, seriously. If you can show that you have an interest in the sciences and that the college will fit you, the adcoms will see this through your essays (ideally). Also, don't worry about the NYS resident thing. If anything, it can help you if you are from NY.</p>
<p>Just be sure in your essays to show your interest in the school (i.e. citing literature, and maybe a few courses which particularly interest you).</p>
<p>Basically, don't stress over it. You have very good stats, and the GPA is not bad, especially noting that the class you got a C in was not in your major. I wouldn't worry too much about that. I'd say, just apply. It can't hurt, and from what you said, I think you will be a good fit, both academically and intellectually. If you have a strong interest in the sciences, and NOT so much in things like PoliSci, I'd still say CALS is better for you. Arts and Sciences has broader distribution requirements which require you to take more classes to fulfill your liberal arts requirements. Agriculture and Life Sciences, however, has more of a focus in science. That is my reasoning for suggesting CALS.</p>
<p>I hope this helps, and don't worry about that whole thing^^ ;)</p>
<p>SUNY likes to ride along side of Cornell's prestige. It's retarded. In the end, the state-side of cornell is still like $18-20,000 more than a SUNY school per year.</p>
<p>You'd really have to look into each individual program to see which one fits you best. Keep the tuition thing in mind too ... bio majors in CALS can still take a ton of CAS bio classes, just at a cheaper price. </p>
<p>Explore the websites, look into flyers from each school, do what it takes to find out which one will be best for you.</p>