Cornell -> Stanford Engineering

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi i was wondering what the chances are for a student going from Cornell Engineering to Stanford Engineering. I am looking to become a Chemical Engineer. I am the first-semester freshman with a good outlook on first semester grades so far. If things hold, I can expect at least a 3.63 GPA with an A in math and A- in Honors Chemistry. </p>

<p>Is it best to apply as a freshman or a sophomore? My high school stats were very good with respect to standardized scores, top 5% in class, and a few albeit unspectacular ECs including founding two clubs. Will one semester of college make up for any lacking areas in my high school career? </p>

<p>Btw, I was deferred then rejected by Stanford SCEA this past spring. </p>

<p>I am thinking of transferring mainly because Stanford was my dream school and still is, because although I have liked Cornell, it has not been the fantastic experience I have hoped for. I would like to see Stanford first before making a definite choice about transferring. But I want to keep my options open.</p>

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<p>bump .</p>

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<p>noone can help me out?</p>

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<p>Stanford's got around a 5% transfer rate I think...you'll have a decent shot coming from Cornell Engineering, but your GPA is probably going to actually hurt you. If I were you, I'd apply and see what happens. If you don't get in this year, work on your GPA and apply next year.</p>

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<p>Stanford's website says the official transfer rate is 8-10%.</p>

<p>and btw, can you apply as a transfer in your freshmen year? cuz according to stanford's transfer policy, you got to have completed 26 credits,before applying.</p>