<p>Hi all. I'm about to begin my freshman year at Cornell University, but due to several serious medical issues that arose this summer (I was diagnosed with clinical depression, anxiety, and Borderline Personality Disorder), I will likely try to transfer to UT to be closer to home. Therefore, I would like some input on my chance at starting at UT next fall.</p>
<p>I'm planning on applying to COLA with a double-major in English and Psychology (although I will select English as my first choice on the UT app). My essays should be well-written; my GPA at Cornell will hopefully be upwards of 3.5. I can probably get recommendations from professors and from literary magazine contacts. I'll also list my writing awards and involvement in the literary community (for more details, please see my other threads).</p>
<p>Right now, I'm most worried about the fact that A) I will not have 30 credit-hours by the March 1st application deadline, although they will definitely be completed by the end of the spring semester, and B) I am not certain how many of my Cornell classes will count as "transferable credit." Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that I will lose residency status when I go to New York.</p>
<p>If it counts for anything, I was accepted auto-admit to UT during my senior year of high school but withdrew my application.</p>
<p>Any input is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Your 30 hours do not need to be completed by the March 1st deadline, they do however need to be completed by the end of your spring semester. You will not lose residency status when you leave because your permanent status is in Texas. If you can get that 3.5 your chances look great. Also, if you were auto admit out of high school you should be auto admit for transfer. 
Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Thanks for your quick response!</p>
<p>I’m still worried about credit transfer between Cornell and UT. Will a transfer admissions officer be able to tell me if my courses count as transferable credit? And since UT shows preference for students who have 30 hours completed by the deadline (I’ll have 18 after the fall 2014 semester), how much will my deficit hurt me in the admissions process?</p>
<p>Not having 30 hours will not hurt you in any way you’ll just have to wait longer than everyone else, there is a course transfer evaluator on the bealonghorn page, but I don’t know the link off the top of my head. If you call the UT admissions office, then yes they can tell you if they transfer!</p>
<p>Thanks! I’ve emailed my regional admissions counselor, but she hasn’t yet replied.</p>
<p>After thinking over it some more, I’ve decided that CNS might be a better fit for me. I’ll try to get into Dean’s Scholars as well. Should I aim for a higher GPA at Cornell?</p>
<p>If you want to apply for CNS you MUST have calculus, so keep that in mind. ALWAYS aim for a 4.0 rather than a 3.5:)</p>