<p>The thing with the Guaranteed transfer is that it is to a specific college at Cornell, such as ILR or Ag but not Arts and Sciences. I think the ultimate education could differ a great deal or not so much depending on the intended major. For example at Cornell, a major in Biology is offered in the Ag School, and in Arts and they are essentially the same, although in Ag, one would not have to satisfy the “distribution” requirements of the Arts college (eg. foreign language among other things). However, if one was interested in being an english or history major, a transfer to ILR or Ag would not make sense since these majors are only available in the College of Arts and Sciences.</p>
<p>I hope this makes sense out of it. </p>
<p>Additionally, a lot of people do tend to transfer to Cornell from other state or community colleges in NYS, but there always are transfers from other LACs, Ivys, and other distinguished places to a lesser degree.</p>
<p>FWIW, a young lady I know decided to stay at Emory rather than use the guaranteed transfer to Cornell.</p>