<p>Cornell was my first choice period. As you can see by the title I was not accepted, but was given a guranteed transfer option. This hurt me, alot, as I thought that I had a pretty good chance of getting in. Anyway, I decided that I would wait until I received the rest of my decisions before I began deciding what to do. Now it seems that I was rejected from my second and third choices and waitlisted at another leaving me with acceptances to Washington University in St. Louis (Olin school of Business), University of Michigan (prefered admit to Ross), Emory, my state school, Binghamton, and possibly Northwestern (probably just another reject though). </p>
<p>I want to be at Cornell so badly I really have no idea what to do right now. I called ILR and tried to see if I could appeal but the response I received was quite bleak. So now I am trying to sort out my options. I want to go into investment banking but I dont care about strictly majoring in business. I thought that Cornell was the perfect fit for me...I am very social but also very serious, I like sports but dont care about them too too much, I don't want to feel like a number wherever I go (I am proactive though) and I really just felt like Cornell was the perfect fit for me.</p>
<p>ILR this year was very competitive, I've been given estimates of about 900 applicants as opposed to the usual 700-750ish. </p>
<p>You can still go to Cornell. Just spend a year at another school ... I'd go to wherever is cheapest, have fun, and then transfer after your 2 semesters are done with. You're guaranteed a spot in the transfer class, I wouldn't be so bummed about this.</p>
<p>Binghamton is well-known as a good NY State school for business (lots of NYC and Long Island students who go back to the city and work in Manhattan, etc.). It is one of the most competitive and best regarded of the SUNY schools. You don't say where you live (or did I miss it?), but if you are in New York State, I would go to Binghamton for freshman year, then take the GT to Cornell (they are only a few miles apart as well, upstate, so your move would be smoother--you can visit Ithaca quite easily during your year at Binghamton, etc.). I think your outlook with Cornell is much more positive than you think, if you can be patient and look more longterm. One year goes by fast. If Cornell is really where you want to go, then by all means take the GT offer! </p>
<p>^ I agree. I am also a GT who really wants to go to Cornell. I went to a school that I knew I would have fun/do well in/get good at and now I'm ready to go to Cornell. We both have absolutely AMAZING opportunities so I really wouldn't feel bummed if I were u. Best of luck and Congrats!!!</p>
<p>I certainly understand your disappointment. I looked thru the posts of those that didn't get in - it obviously was a very tough year as most of the stats were incredibly high. I know that doesn't help, but please know it has nothing to do with you, it's just a function of the incredlble # of qualified applicants.</p>
<p>I know you had your heart set on Cornell, but you do have some decent option. From your description of yourself, knock off Michigan. Regardless of whether you pick Emory, Binghampton or Wash U, go there with an open mind that you'll want to be there for 4 years, and put the Cornell GT in the back of your mind. I transfered (years ago!) and believe me it wasn't easy. I left a great group of friends and arrived at my transfer school and found it very difficult to meet people. It really took me a long time & I was very unhappy. I am NOT suggesting someone stay at a school that isn't right for them, but am saying not to go to a school with the thought that you're definitely going to transfer out. I transfered because I wasn't a student in HS & actually did work freshman year & knew I could do better academically. I don't regret transfering. You do have other respectable options and whichever one you pick, it may actually be a great place as well. Yes, Cornell is a great place to be, but there are many other great places to be.</p>
<p>Keep an open mind & you never know where things may take you. I hope this helps you. Good luck!!</p>
<p>Thank you every one for the replies. I found out I was accepted to Northwestern today which helped things a little, but I want to be at Cornell still. I guess right now im looking for somewhere where I can do well and have a little fun, but Id also like to be in a place where I may possibly fall in love and want to stay. I still am very up in the air</p>
<p>Congrats!! You sound better already!! I'm happy to hear you say you want to find a school you'll want to stay at. Great attitude. You can't go wrong with either N'Western or Wash U.</p>
<p>nyjeff--I can understand your dilemma. You do have a bit of time to keep thinking. If you are not that positive in a resolve to attend Cornell, I think your other options will become more attractive to you. If Cornell keeps "calling" you, then you won't be able to let go of that nagging feeling to go there. Time will tell!</p>
<p>I think MomOfTwoTeens sounds like she had a poor transfer experience, but I hope you will consult with Figgy and also look around these boards a lot. Cornell has many transfers and works hard and successfully, as I understand it, to make them feel welcome and immediately engaged with the university. These boards have students both waiting with GTs and already transferred, and most of them seem pleased with the offer and what came of it.</p>
<p>Ya cuz Mom needs to also understand that it doesn't always work like that. I AM happy here but I've planned from day 1 to transfer. It's not an either or thing. My ultimate goal has been Cornell from day 1 and that is where I am going. Was this year still absolutely amazing? Yes. Am I still insanely excited about going to Cornell? Yes. Cornell has a great transfer system so I am not worried at all about fitting in. Of course I'll have the beginning college jitters, but I'm sure it'll be amazing.</p>
<p>Congrats on getting into Northwestern. If u have any more questions feel free to post them or message me again. I'm very willing to help with anything. GL!</p>
<p>“I transfered (years ago!) and believe me it wasn't easy. I left a great group of friends and arrived at my transfer school and found it very difficult to meet people.”</p>
<p>MomOfTwoTeens, I understand that situations don’t always work out for the best and leaving ppl you are attached to isn’t always the easiest thing… but from what I understand, Considering a transfer to Cornell is definitely a great option, as there are many other transfers there… I think 1/4 of the students are transfers (?) so it won’t be very hard to find friends and connect with ppl who have had similar experiences! </p>
<p>I’m also a GT, and the harsh reality of leaving my friends is sinking in as time goes on…but Cornell is a Dream of mine and I’m willing to make that compromise! </p>
<p>nyjeff, congrats on you acceptances… GL !!! :)</p>
<p>Ya to tell u the truth the only thing that makes me sad about transfering is friends. I am very sad to leave them but I know I will make more friends there and end up loving it. I'll travel back here a few times next year too. I'm sure I'm making the right decision. (+ my best friend decided to transfer a week after I told him I was :/ )</p>
<p>Gosh…I know and it makes it sooo hard when ur living sooo far away…you can’t make those small visits back and it’s just worse!!! But I’ll get used to it and I know I’ll meet a lot of awesome ppl so all will be well lol but yeah, the other day I got this huge package from the city I live in asking me to volunteer again for this end of summer celebration the city holds…I have volunteered previous summers with my buddies…but I guess it wont happen this summer and that really made me sad… (sorry I digress lol) it’s all the fun times I’ve had with my peeps that makes it rather gloomy!</p>
<p>The bad part about my transfer experience is that there was a one day transfer orientation. Very different from the week long one I had as a freshman & most freshman have. Orientation is a great time to meet people & get settled socially before classes start. It's huge that Cornell has a transfer orientation & hopefully it's enough time to meet people & settle in. Then there's the rest of the student body you need to get oriented to, & remember most of them are already settled in. I never said not to transfer, nor do I regret transferring - it was the right thing for me to do.</p>
<p>Cornell is a great school & a fun place to be. What I'm saying is that nyjeff has other great options & should pick one & give it his best to make it work. Forget about Cornell for the 1st semester. In the Spring, revisit the idea of transfering and if Cornell is still calling you , then go for it. </p>
<p>Figgy, Good luck with your transferring. I'm sure it will be great for you. You know so much about what goes on at Cornell that it always seems like you're there already.</p>
<p>lol thanks. I found this site the day I got my letter and have been part of it ever since. I'm gonna know so much by the time I get there hahaha :) . It really takes away a lot of my nerves...I don't even have any questions anymore really lol. Just love Cornell!</p>
<p>Binghamton. I say go to Binghamton, especially if you live in NY. I too applied to Binghamton, and I visited; trust me- it is a great place to be and it is also considered a public ivy. Binghamton has this thing every week ( i believe) called LATE-NIGHT BINGHAMTOn, where you can do kareoke, have parties and do so many things that I have forgotten most of them. They also have playstation 2, playstation 3, xbox 360 and other things like that which are cool. However, the city of Binghamton is kind of dull. To the contrary, though, there will be so many things to do on campus that you won't really need to venture outside of campus. While Binghamton, NY isn't the most arousing city, it does have bars and clubs.</p>
<p>This is my suggestion. However, since you know you are going to go to Cornell next year, and all of the schools you were considering are great schools, I kind of say go to whatever school is giving you the MOST MONEY. IF a school gave u a free ride, than this is even better. Cornell can be kind of crazy with the loans, and I think even if you come in as a GT, you should expect some!</p>
<p>I dropped the bomb-shell. I ended up telling one of my close friends almost by accident during the first few weeks and it actually made him really depressed so I didn't tell anyone else (but we stopped being friends a few months in anyway). I think the bomb-shell did work altho that week I felt horrible. I waited until around a month into the second semester. To each their own tho... It sux but it must be done. </p>
<p>Just don't wait too long cuz it is VERY tempting to lol. I kept going "ok I'm gonna tell em this day because for some reason I found it perfect by logic to tell em now. Then we end up doing something like watching a movie and I'm like ahhh, I can't tell em when we watch a movie cuz then we won't be able to talk about it. So then I didn't tell them. That happened a good amount of times lol. It's difficult but necessary...they understand now but they don't like it. O well, I'm still happy to be going to Cornell! It's a chance of a lifetime</p>