<p>since i'm in SEAS (applied physics), i have a lot of degree requirements to fulfill. and since i'm taking pchem and i'm already pretty far ahead in the requirements for a chem major, would it be possible for me to transfer into CC as a chem major? how exactly would this work, and how should i ask my advisor (i'm meeting him tomorrow) about this topic? is it a pretty simple process, or do i need to fill out a transfer application? when would the results of the transfer come out and is it possible to transfer into CC as a sophomore? i'm only asking because i'd like to save myself from the stress of having to take 3-4 science courses + core at the same time.</p>
<p>There is no preference for SEAS kids as far as transferring into CC goes. You have to apply as a transfer and are considered with that pool (the transfer admit rate is lower than the freshman admit rate, fyi). If anything transferring will just inconvenience you because you'll have to take the college core even though you've already taken SEAS's core.</p>
<p>It is possible. It has been done.</p>
<p>But if you're still going to be a chem major, why do you even want to switch into the college. The one kid I know of switched after sophomore year because he realized he wanted to major out of SEAS.</p>
<p>You're the exact sort of person with a specific interest in a major that's in CC and stands a good chance at a transfer. And no, it's way easier to transfer from SEAS to CC than from Podunk College to CC.</p>
<p>well, for one, i have a genuine interest in a chemistry major. however, i have a genuine interest in applied physics as well...it's just that i'm willing to make the sacrifice if it means graduating on time.</p>
<p>i've read previous posts and threads, and i know it has been done, but i'm wondering how its done. CC students declare their majors by the end of sophomore year, and if i have to transfer through the normal transfer applicant process, i'll find out in approximately one year. if the transfer process is merely an advisor switching something on a computer, then it'd be a lot easier for me. any ideas C2002?</p>
<p>It is definitely NOT "switching something on the computer". Keep in mind, when admitted to Columbia, there are 2 admit pools with different criteria: SEAS & CC. I know this because someone asked at one of the pre-Orientation groups and the advisor looked at him funny and stated flatly: "If you wanted to go to Columbia College, you should've applied to start with. You'll have to apply all over again if you're sure you want to do that".</p>
<p>keep in mind that both ses and truazn are prefrosh, not students. </p>
<p>and truazn, advisors tend to dramatize a lot of what they tell you</p>
<p>i'll speak with someone today...</p>
<p>i believe Columbia2002 knows what he's talking about, though.</p>
<p>In my opinion, advisers won't be of much help. Previous threads discussing this came to a general consensus that it is definitely doable to transfer from SEAS to CC, given that you have a very good reason for switching over and that your grades at SEAS are high.</p>
<p>in addition, it also helps if you took lit.hum freshman year so that u arent behind on the core</p>
<p>quoting myself from the thread ses referred to:</p>
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Columbia2002 is right, the difficulty of transferring from SEAS to CC is over exaggerated
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There is no preference for SEAS kids as far as transferring into CC goes. You have to apply as a transfer and are considered with that pool (the transfer admit rate is lower than the freshman admit rate, fyi). If anything transferring will just inconvenience you because you'll have to take the college core even though you've already taken SEAS's core.
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<p>wrong, wrong and wrong....the trifecta! The first two have been addressed.... as for the last one...most of the SEAS core is required of chem majors! The only class i can think of that the OP might have taken extra is Econ (and of course gateway)....but besides that all the chem, physics and math will count toward the chem major so if anything OP will be on par with others in the major, just on a different schedule.</p>
<p>Geez, forgive me for believing the kid who transferred and said it was a pain in the butt to take LitHum as a Jr.</p>
<p>one more thing:</p>
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But if you're still going to be a chem major, why do you even want to switch into the college. The one kid I know of switched after sophomore year because he realized he wanted to major out of SEAS.
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<p>SEAS has engineering majors...a pure science is not an engineering major. You can't major in chem in SEAS and chemE is VERY different than chem.</p>