<p>Hey guys, I'm new to cc so I'll make this short. I intend on applying ED for Cornell next year, but have a few questions. I'm a junior (currnetly taking courses at a community college) and have a questions about Pre-Med students.I know that it somewhat doesn't matter what major you pick, but what do most Pre-Med students at Cornell go with? I find myself very interested in the Human Biology major. Any thoughts or advice?</p>
<p>Most of the premeds at Cornell come from CAS, CALS, and HumEc.</p>
<p>Usually they major in subjects like bio, bio and society, human biology health and society, nutritional sciences, human development, chem, etc.</p>
<p>You'll find pre-meds in many majors here. I'm a Biology and Society major. In my experience I've found pre-meds in: Biology, Biology and Society, Nutrition, Human Biology, Human Development, Philosophy, Communications, Animal Science, Economics..just to name a few.</p>
<p>All pre-med requirements are the same....so pick a major that you would enjoy studying. No matter what major you choose...be sure to take courses in the humanities and social sciences. Med schools want to be sure you perform well in a wide variety of courses...that you're not just science focused.</p>
<p>I was thinking about majoring in Biochem, but wasn't quite sure on which would be best. Also, I live near and work at Emory during the summer. Are summer research opportunities as abundant as one would expect at Cornell?</p>
<p>^yes...there are many students who choose to remain on campus during the summer to do research. Some students also take on research opportunities elsewhere....like me :-)</p>
<p>Personally...I think I'd choose the Human Biology major. I picked up a nutrition minor last year and found that I really enjoyed those courses because it involved application of all the other sciences I'd learned to human conditions. If I'd discovered nutrition sooner I might have done a double major. </p>
<p>You'll have the choice to take biochem to fulfill your pre-med requirements and you can take higher level courses later on if you choose.</p>
<p>Summers in Ithaca are pure bliss. </p>
<p>Barbecues! Swimming! Capture the flag on the Arts Quad! Grassroots Festival! Bike rides along Cayuga Lake! Shakespeare in the Plantations! Ultimate Frisbee Leagues! Afternoon sangria at Collegetown Bagels!</p>
<p>What do you do in Atlanta? Stay at home with the air conditioning on and pray that it rains?</p>
<p>Thats the major I liked best. I researched Human Biology on my own and am most intrigued by that major. I'm sorry to keep bugging you guys, but one last question. As I mention earlier, I take courses at a community college. The reason for that is that my high school doesn't offer many AP courses. Will Admins look down on my application because I've taken college Calculus-Based Physics instead of AP Physics and so forth?</p>
<p>^^ sounds nice. My dad's a military man, so we moved alot. And so I cannot handle living near home for a summer (where ever that may be.)</p>
<p>No. It actually looks favorably upon you because you went out of your way to challenge yourself.</p>
<p>oh CayugaRed...I'll have to take your work on the beauty of Ithaca in the summer.</p>
<p>Every time I came to visit my friends who stayed for the summer it was either overcast or there were torrential downpours :-)</p>
<p>And...I think taking a college course over the AP equivalent is much better. Personally...I don't think AP accurately reflects a true college course. CayugaRed is right...you will be able to show the adcom that you went out your way to challenged yourself.</p>
<p>Thanks. I was unsure because my high school counselor (or lack there of) was really against me taking college courses, which she said would deflate my grade (although my hs treats it as an AP course). Needless to say, she was wrong, but I was still unsure if it was a good idea or not.</p>
<p>I'll note that I think if the community college courses show up on your HS transcript, I don't believe you can get credit for it. Not 100% sure though.</p>
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<p>That's awful. At least you will have reunions. And the weather for Commencement weekend is looking pretty nice right now. After I graduate I spent another month in Ithaca. It was awesome.</p>
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<p>I believe that is correct...it has to be taught on the college campus by a professor and you must have a college transcript. I'm fairly certain you cannot receive both college and HS credit for Cornell to accept.</p>
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<p>Yes...70 and sunny. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!!!</p>
<p>All of the college courses are on the "college campus." There's no problem witht that. The second half doesn't bother me either, as I have 53 credit that could transfer because they're not needed for HS. Is there a max amount of transferable credits for incoming freshmen?</p>
<p>^^ that type of weather sounds ideal. Not too cool, but not smoldering outside.</p>
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<p>Upstate New York summers are widely considered to be the best on the East Coast. Highs in the low 80s, overnight lows in the high 50s. Low humidity. Outstanding sleeping weather. You have two great lakes to thank for that. </p>
<p>I strongly urge every Cornell student to spend a summer in Ithaca doing research.</p>
<p>If Cornell was smart, they might seriously think about making "summer break stretch from Thanksgiving through early March.</p>
<p>But then there wouldn't be a hockey season. And we couldn't have that.</p>
<p>For sure, thats a good idea. Its a great application builder for grad/med school, and it would give you more time to figure out the area.</p>
<p>Hockey-Summer, Hockey-summer.... which one?!? (kidding btw)</p>
<p>Do you know of any visitation events for HS seniors for the upcoming Fall semester? I want to come visit the campus again (and hopefully get an interview).</p>
<p>I'm not sure if a credit transfer limit for HS students exists....but I do know that you have a maximum of 60 credits you may transfer in.</p>