Need ADVICE!

<p>Ok, so I've decided that I really want to transfer into Cornell's CALS school, and have also read about their guaranteed transfer admittance IF you keep the required GPA, finish certain courses, etc.</p>

<p>Now, I've decided to apply/attend one of the schools on their list of guaranteed transfer admittance, but I need to know more about this University/my situation. I called and got told many students in that school have a career in medicine in thought, and so do I. However, are they felixble with having courses at other schools such as the Arts/Science school? I'm not sure what I want to major in, but what happens if CALS doesn't offer my major, is it possible to sort of transfer between different schools of Cornell?</p>

<p>Would me being at CALS mean that I wouldn't be able to "interact" and have classes with students with majors such as English, which CALS doesn't offer? Where is CALS located, and where (Which part of the campus) would a CALS transfer typically be dorming at?</p>

<p>I'm determined to earn that required GPA and whatnot, but I just need to know basically how "life" would be different if I went to CALS, as opposed to their College of Arts/Sciences? That is the MAIN question!</p>

<p>Thanks a lot, and feel free to add any advice in!</p>

<p>No. There's essentially no difference between students in the different colleges at Cornell, except for the fact that they are affiliated with different colleges. Dorms are the same. Student activities are the same. Food is the same. Even half of the classes are the same.</p>

<p>As a CALS student, I think you can take up to 55 credits out of college. So as a transfer, this number might be a bit more limited. But there is nothing to restrict you from taking English courses or Government courses or Hotel courses.</p>

<p>What does this mean by the way?</p>

<p>"These agreements stipulate that students who attend an agreement institution, who are pursuing their AA/AS/AAS degree, and meet the following transfer criteria are guaranteed admission." </p>

<p>What if I attend one of their colleges that they list for the guaranteed transfer, but want to go on to Medical School? Do I HAVE to be pursuing in an Associates Degree from one of their listed colleges to be considered for a GUARANTEED transfer? I don't know how it works out, please help =/</p>

<p>It means exactly what it says. Your intentions beyond earning a B.S. are of no consequence to the terms of the transfer agreement.</p>

<p>So if I have an intention of earning a Bachelor's/going onto Medical School, I wouldn't be considered as part of the 'guaranteed transfer' people?</p>

<p>If we go for an Associates degree in a college that they list, and once we transfer into CALS, wouldn't that mean we're going for a bachelor's degree though?</p>

<p>Can you please explain this a bit more in detail?</p>

<p>You attend one of the CC's on the list. You pursue a track that will allow you to get your associates. You satisfy the course requirements for transfering. You get the 3.0 GPA. You will be a GT.</p>

<p>Once you transfer to Cornell, finish your last two years and get a bachelors. Apply and go to med school.</p>

<p>Ooooh, so it is possible for me to go there in that case ;p. Would I HAVE to attend a CC on their list, or do all of the colleges under their list have the same rule as the CC's? ("State" College) is a type seen on that list too.</p>

<p>Sorry I can't really explain all of this clearly lol, I just don't want to apply to one of the colleges on their list and sort of be..."stuck" if you want to call it that.</p>

<p>No, any of the colleges on the list would work presently. However, I would caution that it's possible that any program may drop out of the guaranteed transfer agreement for a variety of reasons. But even if that were the case, you could still apply under normal transfer considerations.</p>

<p>Best of luck in your academic endeavors.</p>

<p>Thank you CayugaRed2005!</p>

<p>And yeah, that's what I'm afraid of. I don't want to actually go and end up being messed over, and have them drop out of the guaranteed transfer agreement...Any idea on whether or not this is HIGH possible, or HIGHLY unlikely?</p>