Cornell 2009 Spring Transfer

Transfer Students
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<p>I didn't see an official thread, so I figured I'd start one. </p>

<p>I'm applying to CAS hoping to get degrees in Math and Economics. I'm currently a sophmore at UMD-College Park taking 20 credits this semester(Multivariate Calculus, Linear Algebra, Number Theory, Intermediate Microeconomics, Finance, and Physics) and sitting in on an MBA course on Futures and Options Theory. I was into a lot of trouble my sophmore year of HS, and ended up as one of those turn around stories that guidance couselors love.</p>

<p>Stats:
College GPA: 4.0(40 credits, not including AP's)
HS GPA: 3.7
SAT 1: 2030(660 Critical Reading, 700 Math, 670 Writing)
SAT 2: 670 US History 620 Math 1
AP's: 3 US History, 4 Language, 4 Calc AB, 5 Euro History, 4 Literature, 1 Computer Science</p>

<p>I played Tennis and Soccer in High School, and joined a few clubs. Yet, other than that I don't have any spectacular EC's. I'm on the Tennis Club and UMD in addition to being involved in the Finance/Banking Society and Entrepreneurial Club. My strongest EC is that I'm certified as a Maine Trip Leader, and I spend 9 weeks of my summer in Maine every year at an all boys summer camp leading hiking trips in the White Mountains. </p>

<p>Thus, my EC's are pretty weak. Yet, I'm taking the maximum number of credits allowed, so it's difficult to find more time for other stuff. I hope that will be taken into account. I'm also very worried about my SAT 2 scores and 1 on Computer Science. </p>

<p>Anyways, good luck to everyone else who's applying. I created this thread so we could discuss stats, Cornell updates, ask questions, etc.</p>

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<p>There was another thread on the previous page about the Cornell supplement, where a few people posted stats, etc. It looks like only 3 or 4 people (including me!) on CC are applying to Cornell for spring transfer, so it's likely that those who get in will all end up meeting. I've got a similar story, weak high school stats, strong college stats, and am applying to CAS as well (biological sciences). How far is everyone on their application? And anyone know when we're supposed to hear back?</p>

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<p>I'm just waiting to submit my supplement. We hear back in December apparently, but it seems that Cornell admissions are behind schedule this year so I wouldn't be surprised if it was late December.</p>

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<p>I'm pretty far behind with my application. I was planning on applying to a whole bunch of schools for Fall 2009, assuming that none of the schools I was interested in allowed Spring admission. I found out last week that Cornell does in fact take Spring transfers, so I jumped on it. I'm not sure what's going on with the supplment, but I haven't written the essay yet so it doesn't really matter. I'm surprised there are so few of us applying. I was hoping to be able to sift through alot of other people's stats.</p>

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<p>Hey all,</p>

<p>I'm pretty far behind in the application as well. So far, I have submitted the Intructor Evaluations(I'm sending in 2 if that makes a difference), College Officials Report and my high school transcript. I'm waiting for my College transcript to be sent and I will submit the essays in by the end of next week.</p>

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<p>wait a minute...2?! but they just want 1. Will an extra evaluation help set you apart from other candidates and give you a boost, or will the admissions people be like, "bahhh extra fluff...didn't follow directions!" I think I should start looking at the application and getting an idea of what it looks like, so maybe I can start writing my essays within the next 2 months or so.</p>

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<p>They told me to submit 2.</p>

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<p>what school are you applying to? I'm CAS, maybe it's different for each school. It says here [Cornell</a> University Undergraduate Admissions Office - HOW TO APPLY very specifically just one. maybe I'm looking at the wrong page?! oh well I'm applying for fall '09 so I've got time.</p>

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<p>I'm applying to HumEc.</p>

<p>Yeah, I would trust the online source then. They might have wanted 2 since I'm a junior.</p>

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<p>I'm applying for CAS, and I'm just going by what the website says (and the application instructions for transfer students)..I'm not sure about any of the other colleges, I guess if they told you explicitly to submit two, that'd be a good idea, but I'm not sure that it would be helpful to the application if they really do only want one.</p>

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<p>I'm applying to ILR for spring. Got common app, 2 instructor eval's, college officials report, college transcript, and fee waiver already sent in. Only have to get HS transcripts sent in next week (they are currently fixing a GPA calculation error I finally got around to pointing out) and finish editing my supplemental essay (very close to done with it). Other than that just the midterm grade report (it is not midterm for me yet, but will have it done within 1 1/2 weeks) and the interview which will not be a big deal at all. Working on apps in the middle of the semester has been a PITA, but thankfully I am almost done.</p>

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<p>ah why is everyone getting 2 instructor evaluations?</p>

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<p>Is it a bad idea to briefly mention the career opportunities Cornell affords me in my essay? I mean part of the reason I want to transfer is that certain firms that wouldn't have interviewed me at UMD would be willing to if I was a student at Cornell. Does mentioning this make me come off sounding like a prestige whore?</p>

<p>Also, how much do you think the fact that I applied and was rejected by Cornell for freshman admission will impact their decision?</p>

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<p>Sorry for the confusion,</p>

<p>You are required to submit one IE, but you may submit more than one if you want to. Under the instructions section(Cornell</a> University Undergraduate Admissions Office - HOW TO APPLY) it says: </p>

<p>"Transfer applicants to Cornell are required to submit one College Instructor Evaluation. A copy of the College Instructor Evaluation form can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.commonapp.org%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.commonapp.org&lt;/a>. If you desire to send additional instructor recommendations, you may download and print additional forms. Be sure to remind individuals writing letters for you to include your full name and date of birth on all pages. Instructor evaluations should be mailed to: Transfer Admissions, Cornell University, P.O. Box 6411, Ithaca, NY 14851-6411"</p>

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<p>Ah I see. One is good enough for me (my second one wouldn't be a strong). Illusion, you might want to say that Cornell opens doors (in terms of career opportunities), but I don't think you should say "I want to go here because otherwise I wouldn't be able to get X job".</p>

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<p>I don't think mentioning the career oppurtunities cornell affords you will hurt you in any way. Besides, why do "most" people go to top rated schools? Isn't it so they become competitive in the job-market after they graduate? But, IMO, when comparing your old school to Cornell, try not to bash/degrade it right away.</p>

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<p>When examining you for admission does the adcom look at what your prospective major is? For example, I am applying to CAS as a chemistry major; will I be evaluated as a prospective chemistry major or just a random CAS applicant?</p>

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<p>I just don't want them to be thinking, "Great...another kid trying to use us to get into banking". I suppose I just need to make a very strong case for how I would fit into Cornell besides being another potential banker. </p>

<p>Yeah, and I really have no interest in bashing UMD per say, its really the employers that deserve to be bashed. I really doubt that in terms of course work Cornell is inherently stronger than UMD. There are alot of fantastic professors that come here because of the research opportunities. I think the math program at Maryland is actually better. We don't transfer many of their courses. The real difference between UMD and Cornell is the students that surround you, not the courses in and of themselves. That's my take on it at least, but I suppose I would never really know unless I got in.</p>

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<p>I have the same questin a previous user on this thread asked - if you were rejected as a freshman applicant, does that help or hinder your chances the second time around?</p>

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<p>No one knows for sure. If you're applying as a sophomore and haven't done anything to distinguish yourself from last year then it would probably hurt. If you are a junior, or have just improved as an applicant, it probably doesn't make a difference or may even help.</p>