<p>Has anyone seen any statistics about last year’s spring transfers? I am seeing different numbers from different areas.</p>
<p><a href=“http://dpb.cornell.edu/documents/1000155.pdf[/url]”>http://dpb.cornell.edu/documents/1000155.pdf</a></p>
<p>Does anyone need a sublet? I transferred into Cornell last year as a sophomore, and I am taking on medical leave for this semester and was planning on coming back for next semester… but I cannot go back due to some bs stories. I signed a sublet for spring’12, and I cannot get out of it unless I find another subtenant. The sublet is in the College 312, the apartment complex, which is in the heart of college town, and it’s one of the best apartment available in Ithaca area. It’s very spacious studio. Please, please contact me if you are looking for one. The price is negotiable. (it’s kind of pricey…) Also, good luck with everything! If you have any question, feel free to ask me…</p>
<p>“Your application has been forwarded to the admissions staff for review.” - !!!</p>
<p>@deadhead654: did you already submit your midterm report?</p>
<p>Yes, straight A’s.</p>
<p>Although technically I didn’t have an official midterm is some of my classes because they’re in November, but Cornell wants the grades you have before Oct. 3.</p>
<p>2012 spring transfer !! Applied to CALS school of Applied Economic and Management</p>
<p>High School GPA: 4.0/4.0
SAT: not required
Status: First semester in sophomore year.
Current GPA: 4.0 (freshman year)
Key courses completed: 3 calculus (1,2,3), one writing, macro, micro, financial accouting, physics, cs (#c), history, communication,
Current courses: another writing(take it for Cornell…), public speaking (take it for Cornell again, not required by any other univeristy…), statistics, phychology, differential equation(math)
Mid-term report: straight As including 2 A+
To be frank, the only advantage I have is a good match with the course requirement of Applied Economic and Management. But I didn’t take any bio classes which are encouraged by CALS… I took two year bio classes in high school, however.</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone!!</p>
<p>P.S: I have no confidence in my transfer application considering that last week I was just rejected by another university which is smiliar to Cornell(no better than but almost as selective as Cornell). :((( iSad…</p>
<p>@Benjamindian: are you planning to take biology? You should tell the admission office that you are planning on taking biology; some city colleges have winter session, so you should check on that. Satisfying requirements is the most important part in transferring. High school biology won’t help, unless you have AP credit. If not, you might have a chance of getting GT for fall’12, so you can finish your requirement. I am not quite sure if that would work that way, but I have heard of people getting GT for transferring.</p>
<p>“Your materials have been received. Your application has been forwarded to the admissions staff for review.”</p>
<p>I still need to submit some financial aid forms…I’ve already sent my parents’ taxes, CSS and FAFSA. How imperative is it that I send the other forms? Will it help me in the admission process?</p>
<p>@luckeyg Thanks for your reply. No, I intend to major in finance. But it’s said that two bio without lab are encouraged, though not required. Also, it’ said that those who have completed required courses and encouraged courses are considered competitive.</p>
<p>@800now No. The admission process is need-blind. They won’t look at your forms until you are admitted.</p>
<p>@Benjamindian: Well, to me your standing is good, so it seems like you have at least a chance of getting GT. But I cannot guarantee my words. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Another spring '12 CALS transfer applicant here! Just want to see how you guys think about my chances as a Communication major (will concentrate in Media Studies, in case you care):</p>
<p>HS - I’m an international student and my school doesn’t use the GPA system, so I can’t tell. Got poor grades, though, which explains why I wasn’t admitted into any colleges.</p>
<p>College - In my 1st semester in my sophomore year, which is my last semester.
- In a community college in IL
- GPA: 3.935/ 4.000 (Honors Participant plus PTK member)
- EC’s: Employee at International Students’ Office; President of Asian Students’ Club; part of Honors Leadership Team
- Accomplishments: Winner of on-campus marketing campaign contest; held a fundraiser for international student scholarship
- Misc.: Got three letters of recommendation - one from the c.c.'s VP! (Is that a plus to my application?) BUT scored one point off their TOEFL recommended requirement, although they said it’s okay.</p>
<p>URM: NOPE. Am Asian.</p>
<p>That’s all I have. Hope you guys can tell me whether I’m on the right track.
Wish we’ll be meeting somewhere in Ithaca this coming spring!</p>
<p>@wykjohn: Don’t worry about your high school GPA. I had one D and C’s. Well, my question is did you fulfill your required/encouraged classes? Your stats look good, but I bet everyone who applying is. Fulfilling your requirements is the most important. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>I’ll have the Biology and Chemistry classes completed after this semester - doing great in them so far. I plan to transfer as a junior so I guess the admissions won’t weigh my HS grades that much.</p>
<p>@wkyjohn, I think your stats are good man, but what I hear the most about Cornell, as I’m sure you have too is “fit”. Have you involved yourself in activities relevant to your major? ex: VP of Communication for PTK (don’t remember if that exists or not) but you catch my drift. It’s about depth, not breadth ya know?</p>
<p>…it could be my weak point. I stated in my essay that I won an on-campus internship marketing campaign contest through conducting interviews for information, and my experience of working for international students solidified my interest in communicating with people with different ethnic backgrounds. Mentioned that my visit to Cornell confirmed my interest in it, too (who isn’t interested?).</p>
<p>ok then! Who knows? This is all chance, which I hate, but I think you’ve got a good shot. Myself? I have no idea what to expect…</p>
<p>Fingers crossed for you, buddy! I remember reading your essay several weeks back and your work experience still impresses me. Did you make a second choice of major, though?</p>