Please Help!!! :)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Hi guys,</p>

<p>So I have been reading through many posts on this forum and I really have gained a wealth of knowledge. I was wondering if anyone could help me out with my delimma. </p>

<p>I am gonna cut to the chase: In high school I was not one of the best students and did only what was required of me. I passed my classes and graduated with a decent GPA. (3.5) However, once coming to university, I have been motivated to become a better student and make something of myself. I am currently a freshman and trying hard to maintain a decent GPA in order to transfer to a better university such as Cornell. Iam gonna answer some of the questions you guys may have for me here and I really hope you guys can advise me.</p>

<li>My current gpa is 3.7 (B in bio)</li>
<li>I have, what I consider to be, above average extra curriculars; I worked for the Obama Campaign over the summer and was one of the youngest people to get hired. (17 years old.)</li>
<li>Next semester (fall of '09) I will be taking classes at Gerogetown University. I got into this program (Fund for American Studies) that allows me to take classes at the Uni. while interning for a Congressman or Senator, all the while earning school credit from Georgetown University. I will be studying at Georgetown for all of fall semester.</li>
<li>Iam also involved in various other campus organizations.</li>
<li>I know that I can get great teacher recs. (some of them wrote on my behalf for this program…)</li>
<li>My high school gpa was 3.5…not great I know…</li>
<li>My ACT was average…27-30</li>
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<p>So my question is…does someone like me even have a shot at Cornell? Also, I was thinking about taking classes at Oxford University in London over the summer…( I got into a program there that allows me to take law classes there…) however, do you think that I should pass this opportunity and instead take summer school at my home institution and bring up my GPA? Would that grant me a better chance at Cornell then going to Oxford? </p>

<p>Another reason why Iam asking for advise is because up until January of this year, I was set on doing pre-med. My parents didnot even want to hear anything else. However, I have decided to persue what interests me (law and politics) and transfer out to a university that can offer me a more condusive environment. If you guys have suggestions as to another school I should look into, please let me know.</p>

<p>Thanks guys! :)</p>

<p>P.S I will be transfering as Junior. So, I am hoping that my high school stats don’t hold much relevance…</p>

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<p>you post this 40 minutes be4 regular decisions are released? lol</p>

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<p>ok pomegranate, sorry but that was really unhelpful dont be a jerk. Obviously he would apply as a transfer and the date to apply is different. I don’t know the date off of the top of my head, but assuming you didnt miss the application date I don’t see why you shouldnt give it a shot. If you are at a pretty good school right now with a 3.7 then you may have a shot. Just know that any ivy’s transfer acceptance rate is going to be really low so apply to others as well if what you want is a transfer. If you are happy where you are now and the only reason you want to transfer is to get into an ivy then don’t bother.</p>

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<p>agreed with BG… if youre at a good school that you dig and you only want to get into an ivy cause it’s an ivy, don’t waste the application fee.</p>

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<p>BGapplicant, thanks for the reply. :)</p>

<p>I actually would like to get out of my current institution because I have yet to meet anyone that is not doing pre-med. My current school is known for its science programs, not academics or opportunities concerning law or politics. Therefore, I think it would benefit me to apply to a university where I can be around people that are passionate about law. I know that I can find those people at my current school if I really really looked for them, but I just don’t want to be friends with people with similar interests, but also with people and teachers that would encourage me.</p>

<p>Having said that, Iam currently a freshman. So, would I not be applying in the up coming semester–fall of '09? </p>

<p>I am also happy to hear that 3.7 isn’t too terrible of a GPA for Cornell. Do you have advise or opinion about extra curriculars? Do you think they stand out? :slight_smile: Once again, thanks for your response.</p>