Official FALL 2012 Cornell Transfers

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<p>Exact same for me, I know we shouldn’t be worried but I want them to process it! Last part of my app.</p>

<p>As for your chances, I’d say you’re probably a long-shot but definitely have a chance. Good luck!!</p>

<p>@transfer120393 - your app looks really strong, I’d think you have a good chance but I don’t know anything about CHE.</p>

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<p>Why do you say a long shot? I’d love to understand what makes me a less qualified applicant.</p>

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<p>My semesters have gone </p>

<p>3.1, 3.6, 3.75, 4.0- unfortunately averaging a 3.55. But hopefully CU will consider the complete lack of a HS education. </p>

<p>We shall see! Best of luck to everyone!</p>

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<p>The upward trend is definitely good, and hopefully they appreciate your story. The only thing is you’re definitely trying to transfer up academically and don’t have a super high GPA / no HS GPA. But like I said, with good essays I think you have a chance.</p>

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<p>Thanks, Something!</p>

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<p>I mailed mine too.
Lily have you taken Micro/Macro economics?</p>

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<p>No problem, good luck!</p>

<p>Does anyone know if it hurts you to get your forms in later? I sent my midterm report in two weeks ago but they haven’t processed it yet.</p>

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<p>Lily, the upward trend is good.
But what I think something12345 meant was that MOST applicants I think probably have over a 3.7 GPA. I’m not sure dropping out of high school will hurt your chances, but it probably won’t help them.</p>

<p>Having said that - since your essays are excellent, I think you definitely have a chance.</p>

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<p>I’ve been working closely with a transfer advisor at CU, and he said something similar- that high school will not matter as long as I have done well in my college courses. In addition, he said that Micro and Macro are suggested- but if you only take one, you should be fine.</p>

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<p>Does ILR prefer statistics or calculus?</p>

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<p>Hey anybody who applied for financial aid.
Did you get this new set of to dos on the “to do” list? With the due date being May 7th?</p>

<p>Federal Verification Wksht 05/07/2012 Cornell University Financial Aid
IRS TranscriptParent 05/07/2012 Cornell University Financial Aid
IRS TranscriptStudent 05/07/2012 Cornell University Financial Aid</p>

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<p>Misery loves company, so chance me. </p>

<p>HS: ~2.8 GPA
College: -4.00 GPA

  • Chemical Engineering Major
  • 85 credits completed (I was an ECON major, but decided to change last spring)
  • I will have completed through Calculus 2 (Integral Calculus), General Chemistry 2, and Physics 1 (Through the brief contact i have had w/ Cornell’s admissions office, I believe the classes are roughly equivalent to Cornell’s classes).
  • Majority of classes completed at CC (CPCC) in NC (One semester at UNC before changing major)
    ECs: Phi Theta Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society), Captain of Baseball Team in HS, and a lot of volunteer work while in HS. Do not have much work experience, but I am the “guardian” of my siblings due to my father’s professional life.
    Essays: They were a bit rushed, but I believe the content sufficed
    Rec. Letters/ College Report: 3 Rec. Letters from CHEM, Engineering, and English professors. All speak highly of me. My advisor loves me, so I believe she gave me a good report, as well.
    Mid-Term Report: 4.00 for 12 credits (CHEM 2, CALC 2, and PHY 2).
    No SATs. </p>

<p>I will graduate w/ an AA and an AS.</p>

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<p>Low because endowed colleges look at test scores and your high school stats will hurt. However, if you are planning to transfer later on (when they weigh your high school stats less heavily) you may have a better chance. You may also want to check accreditation with the engineering school’s office - they may not be as lenient for transfers in this respect.</p>

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<p>@Matis- I was told that Stats is the main math course they look at, but I’m sure a high calc grade will help. If you look at the ILR curriculum, theres an entire concentration focused on statistics. What that says to me is that stats plays a bigger role than calc.</p>

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<p>@Matis- I am taking Micro, and after the midterm, had an A on my Midterm Grade Report.</p>

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<p>azro, I think you have a gooooooooooooooooooood chance.
But I think Cornell will only take 60 credits from your 85 at most.</p>

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<p>I will join in!</p>

<p>I have applied as a transfer physics major.</p>

<p>Community College GPA: 4.0
(72 semester units: Calc 1-3, Diff-EQ, Linear Algebra, Java, Gen Chem 1&2, O Chem 1, Biology 1, Philosophy, English 1&2, Italian 1, Calc-based Physics 1&2, Anthropology, Microeconomics)</p>

<p>Letters of Rec: Physics 1&2 and Differential Equations/Calc 3 instructors, very, very good.</p>

<p>EC’s & Accomplishments:
-Math/Physics tutor for 1 semester
-ESL instructor at local library for adult learners on Saturdays (volunteer, 6 months)
-100th percentile on American Chemical Society’s nationally standardized exam in general chemistry
-Offered and accepted internship for 10 weeks this summer with The Department of Energy at Fermilab in Chicago (particle physics research laboratory) that is associated with The University of Chicago
-Phi Theta Kappa</p>

<p>SAT: 1960
SAT 2
Math 2 - 750
Chem-710</p>

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<p>@Matisyahu, take statistics. It is a prereq to many ILR courses. You can graduate from ILR without ever taking Calculus.</p>

<p>Does anyone know how Phi Theta Kappa plays into transferring? I know someone who transferred to another Ivey and received an 8k scholarship. I’m not in PTK yet but am considering it. Anyone?</p>

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<p>@Something, and Matisyahu, and everybody else- what are your guys’s backup plans? obviously all the schools we’re applying to are very difficult to gain admission to, so what will you guys do if you don’t get in?</p>

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<p>As a junior transfer, my priority choice is UVA because I feel its two-year B-program is a better match for me. Though it’s still hard to get in, it’s relatively easier than AEM.</p>