<p>Anyone transfer successfully to Cornell as a Junior? If so, how did you find it, and what were your stats?</p>
<p>I was able to transfer enough credits to graduate from Cornell in 2 years if i wanted to. But, i've found that Cornell is not the type of school where it's best to rush, and I'm heavily contemplating spending at least 5 or 6 semesters here so I could utilize everything the university offeres to the best of my ability. The work here is very tough, but well worth the time and effort. </p>
<p>I transfered after 2 semesters split between Onondaga community college and Syracuse University. I pretty much crammed in as many credits as i could, and over 60 transfered in the end. I had a 3.85 GPA. I was contemplating finishing my undergrad work at Syracuse, but i'm glad i didn't as Cornell is a far better school in every aspect.</p>
<p>DO you mean junior at the time of application or rising junior?</p>
<p>after all of my credits were evaluated, then i was put into junior standing. Technically, i'm a year ahead of my high school graduating class.</p>
<p>gomestar, where did you transfer from?</p>
<p>Syracuse university and onondaga community college (they're right next to each other). Half the reason i was able to take so many credits was because i was at two schools. but, the majority of my clases were at OCC since it's nice not to be in classes of 500 people and the tuition is much much cheaper.</p>
<p>Since you go there and you familiar with the transfer scene, maybe you can tell me hows the school of engineering admission treats CC'ers.
I'm currently in a CC and I'm siriously considering Cornell. I have 3.93 GPA with a very rigor schedule, I have earned 63 credits in 3 semsters. Mostl of these classes are science classes.</p>
<p>it'd be a tough call for me to judge engineering. I dont think you'd be at any disadvantage since you're at a CC. Some people will tell you otherwise, but i dont think it's the case. Your best bet is to get in touch with the admissions staff at the engineering school. You might even want to 'meet with them to discuss transfer credits' - in other words get your name into their heads so they recognize you as a serious student when it comes time to decide who gets offered amission. Make sure you have good recomendations and take your time on the essays. Your GPA is good, keep that up and work on the rest of your application ... it's long. You might even want to talk to some of the engineering profs at cornell, and mention them in your essays. Interest in the school is very important. Keep up the good work, and hopefully you'll be one of the few offered admission to the school.</p>
<p>thanks gomestar. I actually contacted them 2 weeks ago about some question I had via email and for some reason I did not recieve any response, is this normal?</p>
<p>I have another quick question gomestar. You said I should meet with them to discuss my credits, thats a good idea, but its kinda hard for me to execute since I go to school all week and I live in NJ. Do you think sending them an e-mail asking them to look at my courses and evaluate them will be a good idea?
BTW, bullseye11 sorry for hijacking your thread, but I really need this info.</p>
<p>they've been ultra busy - it's tough to get anybody to look at anything. Give it another week or two and re-send. They've probably put priorities on students scrambling for classes. I had to wait like an hour just to get permission to drop a class due to AP credit. That was a few weeks ago however, and things are starting to slow down. </p>
<p>Certainly get in touch with them for course evaluation. Call engineering admissions and they should be able to tell you who to talk to about that. I always think it's better to call, a bit more personal. I talked to people in ILR (the school i'm in) about what courses i should take in the comming semester to help make the transition easier, so i wouldn't just have 60 credits of electives. They helped point me in the right dirrection, and all of my credits transfered no problem. Good luck, let us know how it goes.</p>
<p>Well, I'm fine with you asking questions, we all have questions we need to be answered. </p>
<p>gomestar: How did you find the transfer process, smooth? I am a sophomore currently applying for CALS biology, apparently it's one of the easier ones to transfer into, but it's still Cornell and I'm sure it's quite competitive. I have a fair amount of credit, and I'm positively sure I'll have over 60 although 60 is only what we can transfer. I'm just concerned about finishing in four. I hope it's at Cornell though. It's my first choice.</p>
<p>it's the best first choice out there. Personally, i found it easy to transfer credits. But, i called the office of student services in ILR and they helped me pick out classes at my old schools well before i even applied to Cornell. They needed a transcript to accept some credits, but it was an easy fix. I recomend to anybody looking to transfer to Cornell to do the same. Cornell can be very picky about credits, and this makes it alot easier to get the credits you need. If you work the system right, there shouldn't be any reason why you wont graduate in four years (though, if i had it my way, i'd want to stay here for more than 4!). </p>
<p>Admissions to anything at Cornell is very competitive. Only the top applicants seem to apply (the length of the application tends to scare some away), and the admissions staff has to sort out the ones they think will use Cornell the best. My advice for you is to become very familiar with the CALS and the bio program. Use your application essays to reflect your familiarity with what the school has to offer, and then discuss on how you plan to use the resources on hand. Cornell will much rather offer admissions to a student they believe will thrive with all that Cornell has to offer over the 4.0 2400 SAT student who doesnt really know much about the school other than the fact that it's highly presitigous. I believe CALS also hosts a 'transfer day.' I highly recomend you attend. You'll be walked through the program, transfer process, and you'll be able to meet with current students who were in your very same spot only a year or two ago. Plus, it's another way to show the admissions staff your interest and to get your name in their heads. Do not rush the application, it's totally worth taking your time to get it right. </p>
<p>Cornell is the best, i know for certain that i wouldn't be happier at any other institution. I'm happy to help those who want to attend as well, so feel free to keep the questions comming. Besides, about this time next year, you'll realize that getting in was the easy part ;)</p>
<p>At last I found someone in this forum that is actually helpful. Thanks gomestar.
I will probably have more question as I go through the admission proccess, can I PM you?</p>
<p>sure, either PM me, or drop me an email at <a href="mailto:dpo4@cornell.edu">dpo4@cornell.edu</a>
I'd be glad to help.</p>
<p>Thanks gomestar, but I think the hardest part is getting in, because if you really like the school and you want to do well, you will. That's at least what I think. But then agian, you're the Cornell student. I'm just saying.</p>
<p>ha, yeah of course. I work my butt off here sundays through fridays. I totally agree that if you work hard here, you will do well. I'm just saying that some of the work here is very tough! Makes admissions look like a breeze at times!</p>
<p>I don't doubt it. I myself have a full day of work ahead of me, partially because I want to watch at least a game or two of football tomorrow lol. Thanks for all the help and wish me luck. I'll post questions as a think of them if I have any.</p>