<p>So, I'm a pre-med chemistry major at a Top 20-ranked university, but I don't really like the environment, setting, and overall vibe here. Cornell is at the top of my list of transfer schools, and I'm wondering what kind of chances you guys think I have based on my stats.</p>
<p>I'm not from NY
I'm white
Top 10% GPA in a competitive high school
700 CR / 750 M / 800 W on SAT I
2280 on 3 SAT II's
3.80 College GPA, with challenging courseload (two A's, three A-'s [two damn humanities classes, though haha])
I'd be applying as a Chemistry/Math major to CAS.</p>
<p>I love the outdoors. I played varsity tennis in HS, and I go hiking and biking frequently. I'm also participating in a selective leadership program at my uni for freshmen. I also play two musical instruments quite well.</p>
<p>thanks vanitas. resurgam, i'm willing to take a lower GPA if it means getting a better education. despite this, i feel pretty capable of taking on the challenge. also, i'd really like to see how far i can push myself academically. what would you say with regard to chances?</p>
<p>A 3.8 GPA is competitive for a transfer. While Resurgam's statement may have an element of truth, in my experience this applies mostly to students from significantly less rigorous schools. Having achieved a 3.8 in a top twenty university while taking math and science courses, you are probably qualified to be at Cornell. You never mentioned which college within Cornell you want to attend, though.</p>
<p>You'll need a good letter of reference from a current college professor. Also, be prepared to answer the question: "Why do you want to transfer to Cornell"?</p>
<p>Speaking as a successful transfer (Columbia to Cornell), make sure you place academic reasons at the top of your list. Cornell has an awesome chemistry department. Don't mention med school.</p>
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<p>do you mean that i should include something about why i want to be a part of Cornell chemistry specifically? would it help for me to mention something the department is noted for? and why not mention medical school?</p>
<p>What don't you specifically like about your current university and why do you want to transfer to Cornell? You mentioned that you don't like the environment and setting in your current university, so why do you think Cornell will be any different for you?
If you are transfering to increase your chances of getting into a medical school, then it may not be worth it. If there is any other specific reason why you like Cornell then good luck and your stats are impressive.</p>
<p>If you are from an Ivy Cornell will take you with open arms. If you are from a school like Georgetown or JHU, you have an extremely good shot. Make sure you have good recs.</p>
<p>If you like the outdoors and chemistry, Cornell is the place to be. You can't go wrong in Ithaca.</p>
<p>it will depend somewhat on the particular school you are at. I was in the exact same situation as you, but instead of being a chem major, i was math. ~the same gpa at northwestern univ. i got in ... </p>
<p>you look very competitive and if you don't get in the transferring pool must have been ridiculous. good luck.</p>