<p>My high school didn't use the 4.0 GPA scale, instead they use actual numbers. My high school GPA is about 90-92ish unweighted and my weighted was like a 94ish I believe. And my ranking was around around the top 10% of my high school (My high school was very competitive -.-). But during transfer day, they saids that your essays will be the most important factor of why Cornell is a perfect fit for you. I mean grades are good, but they would rather take a person that has a 3.5 GPA and fits with Cornell's, as oppose to a 4.0 GPA and just applies because it has their major.</p>
<p>Yeah, he has the GPA down, I'm guessing he also took an average amount of credits too :P</p>
<p>It does definitely come down to the essay for him. Do his classes relate to his intended major? What about his EC's? Have him show his interests through his essays, and really shine through on his reasons for transferring. The average person will have typical reasons for wanting to transfer (want the feel of a big school, don't like the current environment, etc.), but have him write it in a way that helps distinguish him from the crowd; what facilities/programs can he take advantage of at Cornell as opposed to his current school? Make sure he shows them that he really does have knowledge on the opportunities at Cornell, because that helps show Admissions he has done "research" on all of this well before sending in his transfer application. Stuff like that, sorry I couldn't explain it clearly, some of it probably didn't even make sense :P</p>
<p>Just stuff like that, make sure he stands out :p. He has the gpa down, now it's time to make sure he nails the other aspects of a good application.</p>
<p>So can I tell him that he has a genuine chance because his college work means more (If he writes a good essay and such) in transfer admissions? He's done TA work and all that..</p>
<p>Yea, a genuine chance sounds good. Not sure what I would call it either lol, just remember that the Admissions will probably look at him as someone just graduating from HS (since it's been a year), so it's still looked at pretty decently. </p>
<p>I like the HBHS major myself, did he take classes similar to their distribution requirements? There's also a 'Biology and Society" major in CALS, not sure on the purposes of each major though. Both colleges are similar in a few ways but the ideal goals of the colleges are a bit different, I'm also guessing the acceptance rates are a little different too. Not saying he should go by just the acceptance rates, but what CAN happen is that an Admissions Rep from another college sees interest in your app, and instead of Hum. Eco accepting you, they would ask if you wanted a seat at another college such as CALS. It's off topic but I just added it in there in case you didn't know :P</p>
<p>In the end, tell him to apply. You won't ever know if he gets in or not, and will be left just wondering what happened IF he applied. So the least you could have him do is apply, he isn't in the type of situation where the odds are COMPLETELY against him either, so go for it. Good luck</p>
<p>Well I'll see what he does. He probably still won't. But we'll see. Anyone else want to give him chance estimates?</p>