Transfer Offer Questions

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<p>I am writing because I'd like to know more about the Transfer option. I was planing on taking this offer, but after reading this thread I am not as sure</p>

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<p>Is it true that most transfers come from community colleges? How is that possible? I had a 1450 SAT and I will be attending Emory or Michigan. I did have a 3.7 UW, but it was at a very hard public school in all AP classes...</p>

<p>I don't know if I should take this offer or just forget about it already. It has been a long road getting here. I was deferred from ED. Now I am on the waitlist. I may be able to attend Cornell as a Sophomore in 2013? It seems like an amazing opportunity, but I do feel "used" (It certainly doesn't help that all my friends got in RD. I feel like my face is about to crack from the smiling for all of them)</p>

<p>Also, is it hard adjusting for transfer students? Can they still get leadership roles in clubs, etc.?</p>

<p>Thanks for reading that, it was probably almost as must as a rant as it was a question.</p>

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<p>Most transfers don’t come from CCs. However, a significant portion do which is why people were bothered by it. It is fairly challenging (but definitely possible) to adjust and fit in as a transfer, so it should be used only if you are determined to get into Cornell - people tend to be less socially open after their first semester at Cornell, but you’ll probably get along with other transfers (and probably some previous freshies from Cornell too, if you’re put in the same dorm/classes/clubs as them). They can definitely get leadership in clubs - but only if they’re engaged, as usual.</p>