<p>I put no effort into high school whatsoever. I only did a little better than average on the SATs due to being unprepared and not taking a prep class. I graduated in 2009, took a year off in which I found my love for knowledge, applied to Arizona State as a theatre major and got in. Every adult I have talked to that has attended an Ivy says I am definetly smart enought to attend an one, I just need to put in the effort and get the grades. I plan on tearing things up at ASU but want to transfer somewhere a little more prestigious. What GPA should I have to transfer to Cornell? What is a 1-4 GPA on a 1-100 scale? Your insight/advice will be appreciated.</p>
<p>transfers are very rare… all the Ives dont really accept that many transfers. Cornell is a little different in that their Agriculture, Human Ec, and ILR schools do accept some transfers. Most of those transfers now are from their Transfer Option program that students get after applying to their freshman year. (that way they get transfers who probably would have qualified to get in or were just below par, that show an obvious interest in cornell. They basically already “prepick” their transfers.) That being said there are still some agriculture programs within some ithaca community colleges that have cornell transfer likelihood (the 3 schools above). Besides that, its just like any other Ivy… basically no transfers…</p>
<p>I DISAGREE. Cornell takes a huge number of transfers compared to most ivies, and it takes about as many transfers as NYU. Really, it all depends to which college in particular you’re looking into. The school for arts and sciences is likely the hardest one to get into, while agriculture, human ec and ILR schools are relatively easy in comparison.
I’m from AZ, also got into ASU, and I am looking to transfer as well. As of right now I’m talking to a girl that started in a community college here in AZ and transfered there. So basically; you have to let the school know why you did so poorly in HS, get into as many honors classes and get as many As as you can(remember that since you’re aiming for an ivy, your test scores and GPA will have to be perfect or near perfect), and get involved with TONS of community service, and get good recommendation letters too.</p>
<p>send me a message if you need anything.</p>
<p>i misspoke, its a yes and no question. I know that ILR, Cals, and Human Ec are virtually the only school that takes transfers because they a state funded institution. The rest of the colleges are just like any other Ivy transfer… very rare. The only way from what ive heard (pretty reliable people inside admissions) is if you go to one of cornell’s partner community colleges. There are some spread out all over the country (i know there are some in California not sure about arizona) and transferring from there is very doable. But beyond those selected community colleges its just as hard as any other school. If Cornell is a #1 dream then go to one of those schools because if you do well, you have a great chance at getting into Cornell Junior Year in that exact major… kind of a win win. But, transferring from any community college or other university is nearly impossible.</p>
<p>oh guys!! great news!!! i forgot to mention they have a program for people who applied and got rejected that can reapply as transfers again if they want and get accepted(something like that,lol,its on their website).
and like I said it depends. Dartmouth, Brown, Upenn and Cornell are almost tied as far as admissions. just work hard and prove them you changed your habits</p>
<p>marina212, can you post the link of the address to the program in Cornell you mentioned? I couldnt find it on google, does the fact that you applied previously make it easier for you to apply in as a transfer?</p>
<p>^If she’s talking about the “guarantee transfer” or “transfer option,” that offer is extended to students in the regular admissions cycle. It’s not something you can sign up for if you were outright rejected.</p>
<p>Just because you applied to Cornell in a previous cycle does not mean it will be easier for you to transfer.</p>
<p>Would it be any easier if you were previously waitlisted and rejected later on?</p>