<p>Hi, I'm a freshman currently @ Bentley College and I don't really know too much about the transfer process. I was at a specialized high school but like many others slacked off first couple of years and wounded up with a GPA of 3.0 and SAT score of ~2050. I really want to transfer to a college that ranks even higher in the business/finance world although Bentley is a fine college. The college me and my friend has in mind right now is Cornell CALS but I would also gladly transfer to CMU or NYU if financial issues can be solved.</p>
<p>Our ECs were not spectacular but my friend's GPA was around 3.5 in High School.</p>
<p>What do you guys think approxminately the GPA I would need to obtain an above average chance of being accepted into CALS AEM? Is College GPA much more important than HS GPA? What important factors are there that I need to be aware of?</p>
<ol>
<li>College GPA.</li>
<li>Personal Statement/Reason for Transferring</li>
<li>Letters of Recommendation</li>
<li>SATs</li>
<li>High School GPA</li>
<li>ECs</li>
</ol>
<p>Keep in mind that spectacular ECs will weigh in heavily. I think your SATs are a little low, but not so much so that you should retake them. Also, try out Bentley and keep an open mind, you may surprise yourself. Why are you transferring? You should have an excellent, compelling reason and articulate it well.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice wayward. I figured the things you said but I'm a quiet guy and really don't fare well in social events. I guess if I really pull myself to it I will get an unimpressive but at least existing EC resume.</p>
<p>And my SATs I agree is very low... and my SAT II Chem was horrid. Should I retake them? I heard from many elsewhere that Cornell is really weird about science and if I retake SAT II Chem and maybe take Bio as well and score 750+ maybe would that help? Also I understand that I should take courses that are as tough as possible but should I take General Business or Chemistry for Cornell if I have the option to choose? Finally, what about other schools I mentioned, eg CMU and NYU?</p>
<p>I know thats a lot of information, but thanks and please reply!</p>
<p>Another big problem is Cornell CALS AEM require Micro and Macro but Bentley, the school I currently attend do not allow students to take them until Sophomore year. I would call Cornell to see if anyhting can be done but based on your experiences is that a common problem that can be solved or am I in a deep hole? Maybe I can take it in a summer program or something?</p>
<p>I have no clue as to what you should take beyond the obvious: upper division (i.e.: 300 and above) courses in which you can do well. Your SAT IIs are not important and I would advise against investing significant time into them at this juncture unless you can maintain a respectable GPA and spend adequate time on your application. I would call Cornell regarding your course issue and resolve it ASAP. I'm sure they are aware of the restrictions and would not hold it against you.</p>
<p>As for NYU and CMU, I know little other than that the same rules apply as they do everywhere: have an immaculate college record and a solid statement as well as good recommendations. Your high school record, provided it isn't dreadful, is merely a secondary tool for determining your ability to succeed at their institution and thus, relatively unimportant.</p>
<p>.. wayward hasn't done anything but prove he's a moron
he once said that the only ECs that colleges valued were musical ones (that's what he does, what a surprise!)</p>
<p>on another note, i think getting to a 3.7 would be good, you'll need good essays and recommendations and you may need to take sat iis</p>
<p>The score is 2050, not 2150, stoneimmaculate. I specifically indicated that retaking the SATs is unnecessary in this case, which you may have missed. Let's not get so angry guys, we're here to give advice and help people.</p>