<p>I think you’re right @Colene, and I also think that a big part of having a transfer program in general is to smooth out the class as a whole- to plug in some spots that are maybe a little more flimsy than some more popular majors in the business or science areas. After all, allowing transfers in the first place has to be of some benefit to administration as well as to us. Anyways- that’s just my thought.</p>
<p>I swear, even though my application is being reviewed and all, I still finding myself, after reading some of the posts on this forum, going back and rereading my essay. lol</p>
<p>@Houston818, me too!</p>
<p>me too! and I’m second guessing it like crazy!!!</p>
<p>I think we all are 
Waiting is so hard!</p>
<p>Seriously, I find myself pouring over every line, wondering if I was detailed enough, and if it sufficiently expressed my interest in the major and the institution.</p>
<p>Does anyone know what Greek Life is like at Cornell?</p>
<p>Couldn’t agree more. Cross fingers for all of us! :)</p>
<p>@ukrainetrain From what my friends have told me… Greek life is a big part of social life for the type of students that seek it out. There are a multitude of frats and sororities geared for different people with a multitude of interests and values. For the people that don’t want to get involved, no need to worry. </p>
<p>I’m all hoping that we can all find our niche regardless of whether or not we want to be Frat Stars.</p>
<p>Hey Transfers-</p>
<p>Congrats if you’ve heard back, and good luck if you’re still waiting. I hope you’ll consider checking out Outdoor Odyssey, a pre-orientation program that occurs right before Orientation Week. </p>
<p>We feature 2 special trips for transfers, and it’s a lot of fun to begin college with a small group with people going through what you’re going through. If you like the outdoors, or want to try something new before your move to Cornell, you should really consider Odyssey! It’s a week of fun and a great transition.</p>
<p>email <a href=“mailto:odyssey@cornell.edu”>odyssey@cornell.edu</a> with questions and browse our trip selections:[Outdoor</a> Odyssey](<a href=“COE | Student & Campus Life | Cornell University”>COE | Student & Campus Life | Cornell University)</p>
<p>I don’t think Cornell CAS cares about what major you are pursuing. They are more interested in accepting qualified and driven students than anything else. I’m pretty sure they would rather admit an Economics major with clear and specific goals than an Archeology major with an obscure reason of interest. If they are on par, then both will be admitted. The problem is that most applicants aren’t really sure of their academic goals; some think they are, but they really aren’t.</p>
<p>Has anybody heard about Beta Gamma Sigma? I just received an invitation and have no idea what it can provide me with except one year’s magazines.</p>
<p>Which is why when you pick your underrepresented major, you have to demonstrate your fit for it for it to help your chances. I said that. On the other hand, picking an overrepresented major can only potentially hurt.</p>
<p>@Houston818 Same thing here- I guess it’s natural to constantly second guess. My assumption is that if we care this much- driving ourselves nutso in the meantime- then our essays were most likely good in the first place. :)</p>
<p>I’ve read my essays over countless times. I have played out the process of getting into Cornell over and over in my head–the phone call, driving home to tell my parents, going to thank the high school teachers that believed in me, and enjoying the pride I will feel. Again, I can’t remember the last time time moved this slowly.</p>
<p>As I said, if an archeology major and an economics major are on par, I believe they both will get in. Most people who are “underrepresented” majors tend to have more clear and specific goals and determination, whereas most “overrepresented” majors picked theirs because at the end of the day they weren’t really sure what they wanted to do. Simply put, correlation does not establish causation. Some majors are overrepresented because they have a higher rate of disqualified students. Bottom line: it’s all about whether you are qualified.</p>
<p>Your theory makes sense about the over/underrepresented majors, but you shouldn’t discount the interests of the actual applicants. Cornell could receive a significant number of applications from Economics majors who are clearly goal-oriented, and a small number from equally goal-oriented archaeology majors. What then? I’m sure they don’t have an unlimited number of spots in economics. I suspect that most of their applicants have similar stats, just different interests. Where do you think the preference would be given, to the applicants to the major that is already at maximum capacity, or to the applicant to the major who’s students you could count on one hand? It doesn’t look good turning away an archaeology applicant when the major may have only 3, and accepting an economics student into a major with 103.</p>
<p>@jimbo yeah, it is a nice scenario to play out. Although to offer a few words in support of authenticity, I believe that they inform you via snail mail, with a big envelope that say welcome to Cornell, or something along those lines.</p>
<p>On the essay, I too have poured over it several times, once this morning lol, and I still just feel like it was not detailed enough. I mean, I know linguistics is what I want to study, it’s either that or bust, but I’m just not entirely convinced my essay expressed that interest. How did you all express your interest in your essays?</p>
<p>I wrote about how my past work experience has given me a first hand look at the dynamics of a workplace, and how personal family experiences relate to the ILR curriculum. And yes, the official notifications are through mail, but for ILR, people on CC have received phone calls…so we’ll see.</p>
<p>@jimbo719, only GTs receive phone calls for ILR, everyone else will start receiving decisions in the mail hopefully by the end of next week they said!</p>