Transfer Pre-reqs CALS

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<p>So I went to CALS' open house today (Cornell is nothing short of amazing, for one thing) and I spoke with the folks running the Communication department sessions as well as checked in for an information session for transfer students. From what the two students and admissions woman told us, it seems as if the essay/GPA/teacher recs. and pre-req classes are definitely the majority of the transfer application, which is great in my eyes (for them to not count SATs or HS GPA as much is extremely relieving.) Not to mention she also said, she likes to see people involved, but overall they don't take much into consideration when it comes to extracurricular activities.</p>

<p>Anyway, the point of the thread would be my pre-requisites. I talked to the folks in the communication department who said that when it comes to pre-reqs, it really shouldn't effect me too much application-wise if I've got all but one of the recommended classes under my belt. For instance, I'm taking Bio I and Intro to writing this semester, and while I had planned to take Botany/Writing II/Statistics/Sociology next semester, complications with commuting might prevent me from getting one of those courses under my belt. It's probably going to be the Botany course I won't take next semester, because they of course only offer it at one time and that particular time interrupts every other possible scheduling to fit the other req-courses in. </p>

<p>Since the department professors kind of OK'd it at the Open House, should I go ahead next week and schedule myself without the Botany or would any of you strongly recommend me calling CALS and double-checking that I'd be able to take Bio II when I get to CALS next fall? It would make things sooo much easier on my schedule time-wise if I could work around Bio II.</p>

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<p>Just call and double check…good for your mental sanity and it will help them remember your name :-)</p>

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<p>Haha, I figured I’d get a response like that :stuck_out_tongue: Thanks, yeah I’ll call. It just seemed like pre-reqs were on a MUST HAVE policy, so I figured they’d be less lenient about it. Thank goodness it seems the opposite. ^_^</p>

<p>I’ll still have to check with them on whether or not taking Sociology online will count. The Comm folks said they weren’t entirely sure, but it’s usually only that they won’t count it if your school doesn’t offer normal credits for it (mine does.) Even if, without Botany weighing me down, I can definitely fit in Sociology for the main schedule and avoid an online class.</p>

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<p>Well…ultimately the transfer of credits lies in the hands of the CALS registrar. Therefore…I highly suggest you speak to them. Your academic department has little to no say in what class transfer…so call the registrar…they’re very friendly and incredibly helpful.</p>

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<p>Will do! Merci beaucoup, dewdrop, you’ve definitely been mega helpful in my whole transfer process here! I’m really glad I found this message board.</p>

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<p>haha…thanks. I just know first hand how confusing transfer stuff can be…and I think it’s my alumna duty to help future transfer students navigate the transfer admissions process :-D</p>