<p>to all those ppl who believe in the -.5 deduction from ur GPA: think about it does that sound logical to u? Ur a Cornell student now and u got in because u can critically think. Why would they punish u for not being able to swim. Analyze that and u'll have ur answer</p>
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<p>That'd be more intense...but its only 25 yards (like 23 meters).</p>
<p>omg..hahahah swimming test. This is frikin hilarious!!! I hope i don't embarrass myself or drown in the pool XD</p>
<p>"Transfers: Do I have to take the swim test?
No, as long as you transfer 30 or more credits to Cornell you are exempt from the PE requirement and therefore exempt from the swim test. However, if you elect to take PE classes or you transfer less than 2 semesters (30 credits) you must take the swim test.”</p>
<p>hmmm… I didn’t know that… </p>
<p>I'm curious, can I do 1st lap: swin on my stomach, 2nd lap: backstroke and then 3rd lap: backstroke again? </p>
<p>For some reason I can swim backstroke with minimal effort but if I were to swim on my stomach, I pretty much drown after on lap. haha</p>
<p>I know how to swim on my stomach. I do not know how to swim on my back. I cannot pull myself together to try to do it. I fear that i might sink in the water and choke on the water.</p>
<p>3rd lap is anything you want i recommend floating on ur back 'cause you'll be tired after the first two laps</p>
<p>one lap is freestyle, then backstroke, then your choice. They aren't going to kill you for it. No one cares about technique or anything. As long as you get from one side to the other three times, you'll be fine. They only make you take swimming for PE if (1) You drown--don't worry, they have lifeguards (2) You decide not to take the test because you can't swim (3) You can't finish the three laps. They're pretty lenient though, take a mini-break on each side of the pool, doggy paddle your last lap.</p>
<p>From a moderator at my swim test: "As long as you don't walk in the shallow end, and get from end to end [once forward, once on your back, once your choice], you will pass this test."</p>
<p>It's pretty hard to fail as long as you can swim somewhat. The distance isn't that far and if you pace yourself you can get through it. I'm one of the worst swimmers in the world and I made it through ok, although I was dying on the last lap.</p>
<p>do you need to see underwater?
should you bring goggles?
when/how do you sign up for the test?
thanks</p>
<p>Sexy, you're a transfer right? if you are transferring 30+ credits than you don't have to take the test!</p>
<p>really? says who?
where does it say this?</p>
<p>However, if you elect to take PE classes or you transfer less than 2 semesters (30 credits) you must take the swim test. </p>
<p>i would like to take PE classes....</p>
<p>yeeeeeeeeaa</p>
<p>is there a fee for the swim test?
lets say one is a transfer and he/she doesnt have to take PE classes... however he/she MAY decide to take one in the future (senior year)... should he/she take the swim test anyway?
if you take the swim test do you HAVE to take a PE class?
can you take the swim test and NOT take a PE class ever?
thanks</p>
<p>yes, you can.</p>
<p>where do you come up with this stuff</p>
<p>The key is to go with a reasonable amount of speed, otherwise your feet will sink and you'll just be standing flailing your arms. For the backstroke don't slouch stick your chest out and put your chin up, and, like riding a bike, go at least fast enough that you don't fall to the side.</p>