<p>are ya’ll sending in 2 teacher recs or 1?</p>
<p>I’m sending 2.</p>
<p>I am applying to Cornell CAS this fall. Almost did for the spring, but the current school I am at essentially pays me to go to school hehe.</p>
<p>College/ Major Applying to: CALS —> AEM !!
Entering as: Sophmore
GPA: HS- ~3.4/4.0; College- 3.95-99/4.0 (Straight A’s)
Units completed (Will have completed by the end of THIS semester): 26
Units in progress (Spring 2012 courses) : 24
ECs listed on app: V.P. of MUN, Volunteer at Boys & Girls Club, Internship with Prof at UCI, V.P. of Stock Market Club, Marymount Rugby Team, Varsity Soccer…yadda yadda
Job/Work Experience: Bread & Pastry Chef for Summer 10’ in Toronto, Canada among others…
Letters of Recommendation: Stellar Recs from any of my Profs. </p>
<p>Comments: I’m applying from a small private college in Los Angeles. I will complete 50 units by the end of my freshman year. Sounds crazy but it’s been working out great! Hopefully I stand for Cornell and they see this as a unique reason to accept me haha. If anyone has any comments please share!</p>
<p>OP, why are you applying to CAS Bio instead of CALS Bio? I hope you’re aware that the curriculum requirements (major-wise) are 100% identical. CALS is slightly more transfer-friendly.</p>
<p>(Just for reference, I transferred into CALS Bio in 2008 and graduated last spring)</p>
<p>@Caillebotte…Can you give any advice or tips on the Cornell transfer application process??</p>
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Sure.</p>
<p>The most important piece of the transfer application by far is the college transcript. They want to see that you can dominate challenging coursework at an easier school. From all my transfer friends, it seemed like the common denominator was a super high college gpa. I saw some variance in test scores and HS grades but everyone excelled at their previous college. (I went to a no-name LAC in Chicago but I took 36 hours of science courses and managed a 3.9)</p>
<p>Also, tangible passion is huge. For both your subject and Cornell. Show not tell and all that crap. Don’t tell the adcom about how Cornell has X number of Nobel laureates and list meaningless platitudes. They already know that Cornell is awesome; they want to see specifically how you’d take advantage of Cornell’s vast resources as a student. Tell them about the IDEAS that excite you and which classes, professors, programs, etc. at Cornell will enable you to study what excites you.</p>
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<p>“Slightly” is a significant understatement; CALS is MUCH, MUCH, more transfer-friendly. Not only are the acceptance rates like 30+% different, but CALS has GT agreements and gives boosts to NYS residents.</p>
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Dead wrong. When I said “slightly,” I meant “slightly.” The stats that show CALS as having a 30% admit rate include GTs and articulation agreements. They DO NOT filter GTs from their statistics. </p>
<p>So if you apply to CALS as a non-GT external, expect a 12-15% admit rate. I spoke with a CALS admissions officer in 2008 who told me that the acceptance rates for the competitve majors in CALS (BIO, AEM, BEE) are roughly 12-15% for non-GT external transfers.</p>
<p>As a non-GT, 12-15% for CALS is SLIGHTLY better than 8-10% for Art and Sciences.</p>
<p>My Stats:</p>
<pre><code>College/ Major Applying to: CALS, Applied Economics and Managment
Entering as: Sophmore
GPA: HS- ~3.3/4.0; College- 3.7/4.0
Units completed (Will have completed by the end of THIS semester): 18.5
Units in progress (Spring 2012 courses) : 16
ECs listed on app: Member of Alpha betta gamma(business honors society), Phi theta kappa and mu alpha theta(no leadership unfortunately)
Job/Work Experience: Worked for 2 years at a warehouse as a supervisor . Worked as an intern of a CPA doing taxes and bookkeeping
Letters of Recommendation: Accounting professor and maybe the CPA i work for
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<p>Other:</p>
<pre><code>Other schools applied to: NYU stern, CUNY Baruch and Binghamton
Comments: Any comments are welcome. thanks guys
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<p>Chances anyone?</p>
<p>College applying: CHE
intended major: human development
entering as: sophomore (fall 2012)
credits completed (fall 2011): 13
current GPA: 3.77 (UW)
credits enrolled (spring 2012): 19
Current college: Rutgers Newark
HS (pakistan) GPA: 3.35 (UW)
SAT: pretty low and won’t mention on application
TOEFL iBT: 113
HS EC’s too many to list but all done in Pakistan (research, volunteer, leadership positions,etc)
College EC’s:
researched the summer before entering (Summer 2011) at National Jewish Health in Colorado (also got recommendation)
VP/Treasurer/Sect Amnesty International Rutgers Newark Chapter
Volunteer at local hospital (UMDNJ)
active ACLU member
active Greenpeace member
active M.A.P.S member at college
active Red Cross member at college
active MUN member at college
CPR/AED certified
Letters of Recommendation: 2 (from english and biology professors)
New Jersey resident (obviously)</p>
<p>So what do you guys think? Do I have any chances at the College of Human Ecology? I really want to get in! They have an awesome program and the Human Development major is just perfect! Haven’t started my transfer essays yet and would greatly appreciate any input regarding those. Thanks and good luck to you all!</p>
<p>hi shahzeb93, i just read your post about human ecology. as a freshman in Human Development in Human Ecology, i think you have a chance. Write your essays passionately and show how you will apply a human development degree. give a personal anecdote or something along those lines that really showcase your understanding and desire for the application of this degree. however, try and boost your standardized test score. even though human ecology proves to be pretty lenient compared to other colleges, it would behoove you to try for a higher score! best of luck. go big red!</p>
<p>I’m applying to CAS as a transfer student to major in psychology and minor in cognitive science. I’m concerned that my mediocre high school GPA (3.85 weighted) and my intense background in theatre design might harm my chances of admission, but I’m hoping that the rest of my resume might compensate for these potential downfalls…Any thoughts? </p>
<p>College Credentials:
-Currently a freshman BFA Theatre Design/Technology Major at Emerson College (one of the most competitive and highly ranked theatre design programs in America- usually fluctuates from #2 to #6, thus why I chose to attend Emerson)
-Realized that my true passion is psychiatry–want to transfer to major in psychology
-GPA at Emerson: 3.93/4 (only A- received was in a non-academic course, though I still received the highest grade in the class)
-ACT score: 32 (super-score: 34)
-currently a Research Assistant in Psychology at Harvard University and the Museum of Science in Boston (I was also invited to continue working at Harvard over the summer)
-founded the Boston Area Intercollegiate Humanitarian Alliance (allied with Harvard College, Boston College, Suffolk University, and MassArt)
-currently collaborating with MassArt in organizing a TEDx talk
-Emerson for Peace and Social Justice Outreach Coordinator
-Active member of Emerson’s Young Republicans
-Active member of Emerson Feminists
-Formerly held a job as a telephone activist at MassPIRG/Environment Massachusetts, but balancing two jobs as well as a 20 credit schedule proved to be too difficult for my first semester, so I had to quit after 2 months
-asst. scenic designer/asst. tech director/props master of Emerson’s Shakespeare Society
-scenic designer of Emerson’s theatre troupe “Kidding Around”
-Enrolled in two classes at University of Chicago this past summer-received A's in both courses (immunology and anthropology).
-Enrolled in a social/developmental psychology class at Harvard University Extension School last semester- received an A and became research assistant for the professor whom also teaches at Harvard College. </p>
<p>High School Credentials:
-High School GPA: 3.85 wtd :/ (note: Several family crises, as well as the death of 9 important people in my life [including my mentor and my "Best Buddy" from Best Buddies Club] negatively affected my academic performance by means of emotional preoccupation and excessive absences. I've made this clear in my personal statement.)
-Top 5% in National French Competition
-Illinois State Scholar
-National Society of High School Scholars
-Honors Status in International Thespian Society
-Founder/President of our Gay Straight Alliance chapter
-Drama Club Historian
-Received 5 departmental theatre awards (Most Promising Freshman, two Outstanding Technician Awards, Leading Junior, and Most Outstanding Technician)
-held leadership positions in most theatre productions in high school
-Paid technician/secretary for Technical Services Crew
-Active member of Best Buddies Club
-Officer of Free Hugs Club (a volunteer club)</p>
<p>This semester, I'm enrolled in 3 200+ classes: statistics, history of social movements, and abnormal psychology. I'm also taking electrics and props construction for the sole purpose of keeping my scholarship. Additionally, I'm enrolled in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University Extension School next semester.</p>
<p>I have recommendations from my anthropology professor at University of Chicago (who actually happens to be the son of the dean) and the Harvard College professor I'm assisting in his research. </p>
<p>I would really appreciate feedback.</p>
<p>Thank you so much.</p><p>I have a question for you Caillebotte. Since CALS is a state affiliated school, do NY residence have an advantage? Some people say no others say yes. Also I remember seeing that CALS transfer admissions rate is 46 % not including GTs. Anyway I have read a lot of works from professors at Cornell that really interest me. Can that be used effectively in the admissions process?</p>
<p>@Creativedrafts</p>
<p>While it won’t help that you’re in a theater program now, you have a very impressive list of extracurriculars and a good reason to transfer. If you write strong essays explaining your change of heart and why Cornell would be a good fit for you, I think you have a good chance. I’m applying to CAS as well, hope to see you next year!</p>
<p>Does know whether applying as undeclared will make a difference on the application. I’m a sophomore applicant btw.</p>
<p>@AnotherShot11</p>
<p>I’m guessing that it will only make a difference if it weakens your Cornell supplement essay. It might be harder to establish strong reasons for wanting to transfer to Cornell and why Cornell would be a good fit without an intended major.</p>
<p>If you were applying to CAS, then being undecided would strengthen your app because it is fit for that kind of thing. For CHE though, something12345 may be right - otherwise you might look like an applicant who’s simply just trying to maximize his chances to get in and not thinking about the future unless you have a good reason to be undecided within CHE.</p>
<p>I actually meant for CAS it wouldn’t help, although what you say about CHE is probably even more true. There are tons of liberal arts colleges in the US, I’m not sure saying that you want a strong liberal arts education is good enough reason for why Cornell would be a good fit. Plus, the Cornell supplement asks about your intended major and how studying at Cornell would be improve your studies in that field.</p>
<p>Alright, thanks for the insight! I’m fairly sure I want to be a Govt major; that’s what my essay is about. I just know that if I had been there from the beginning, I wouldn’t be declaring my major until the end of Sophomore year so I wasn’t sure whether to dive right in on the application. Thanks again!</p>