Do I have a chance at transferring?

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I am currently attending Wayne State University…It’s not that great… I was sort of forced to go to it. I want to transfer to Cornell but I am not sure if I have a chance. I am currently a sophmore and I have a 4.00 GPA (It’s well deserved; most of my courses are core courses). I’m also in the honors program at Wayne State. I’m very involved with EC’s and everything. I could also get a few good references from top-notch professors who taught me. My high school marks are excellent but not extraordinary. I didn’t write the SATs because I am Canadian and I didn’t need to write them for my current university. Should I write the SAT before I apply? Do I have a decent chance at getting in or should I not even think about applying? Does Cornell overlook students from State universities?</p>

<p>What school in Cornell are you applying to. They each have different things they look for.</p>

<p>CLAS, Biology Major</p>

<p>CALS does not require SAT scores to be sent in, they are optional. I think that you have a great shot, considering your GPA and your confidence in your recommendations. The essay is also really important.</p>

<p>And Cornell definitely does not overlook students from state universities.</p>

<p>Thanks, I appreciate the comment</p>

<p>hey...I transferred into CALS from a state college. The 2 biggest requirements for Bio transfers are that you have at least 3.5 GPA and that you show via your essays that you are good match for CALS.</p>

<p>And you've got 1 of them....so make your essays stand out!!</p>