<p>Im looking to transfer into Cornell AEM as a junior transfer, but I have questionsthat seem sto trouble me.</p>
<p>First off, is Cornell AEM strict on pre-reqs? It requires micro and macro to be taken (which I took), but it needs a Math 111 equivalent, which is a calculus requirement. I've never taken Calculus nor pre-calc in high school or college, but is there a way that I can take this requirement in the summer before entering as a junior transfer? There's a course at my college that would parallel Math 111 but I need special permission to take it.</p>
<p>Or would I need to have the pre-req completed at the time of application?</p>
<p>My second question is - Does AEM place emphasis on SAT scores? Are they even required to be reported?</p>
<p>I don't intend to make this contentious or anything but I don't know if its appropriate or ethical to regard me as "apathetic" for not having taken calc or pre-calc in high school or college. You appear to me as rude and pretentious.</p>
<p>Due to scheduling problems I was placed in the regular math track in high school, so I was never given the chance to take calc or pre-calc. I remember asking for more autonomy in my course selection but my guidance counselors were pretty stringent on adhering to certain guidelines.</p>
<p>I was already leaning towards an Economics major in my current college, and this college doesn't require pre-calc or calculus as a requisite for the major. Only when I decided to transfer into Cornell did I learn that there was a calc requirement. Also, I did take all of those courses you suggested (with the exception of Calc), but I think the ones you suggested are extraneous and only apply to the Agricultural school and other fields.</p>
<p>^^ no the suggested courses apply to AEM as well..I was recently accepted to Cornell (AEM) as a spring transfer....keep in mind the acceptance rate for AEM is 14%. Without completing all the recs your chances are slim. Additionally, they don't consider courses you plan on taking only courses you have or in the progress of taking. So if you want to be considered competitive take calc in the spring.
For a business major not taking calculus will severely affect your app. I think it is the most important course considered behind the bio reqs.</p>
<p>I don't know if I am getting this right. I think you are a bit misguided. You have to take 2 semesters of Biology irrespective of whether you are applying for AEM concentration or anyother concentration within CALS. Remember, that you are applying to College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The "recommended courses" are not extraneous but are officialy "recommended" for students appying for AEM concentration.</p>
<p>As ixjunitxi said in his post, Calculus is regarded as a pivotal course for business major and you must take that in Spring. Not taking this course may grievously jeapordize your chances of admission. </p>
<p>I placed out of two semesters of Bio at my current school (8 hours total) with my AP exam score. Will this be acceptable as the 2 semesters of Bio required by Cornell?</p>