<p>Hey. I'm a freshman at Ohio State (but entered as a sophomore by credit hour) and am looking to transfer to Cornell.
I'm applying for arts and sciences (econ, most likely).</p>
<p>My stats:
HS GPA: 3.99 uw, 4.66 weighted
HS rank: 2 of 170
ACT: 33 (took only once)
EC's: VP Key Club
National Honor Society
Captain, Academic Team (District Champs, Contestants on Brain Game TV show, Columbus)
5 Varsity sports letters (soccer, tennis, and cross country)
2-time student director of school musical, major role senior year
First-seat trumpet, squad leader, "screech trumpet"
Arion Award for musical achievement
High school's award for most outstanding senior male
Sole recipient of departmental awards in English, Spanish, and Business/Econ
Ohio High School Athletic Association's Scholar/Athlete Award
Army Reserve Scholar/Athlete Award
WTOV TV award for Top of the (Ohio) Valley
3 academic letters (45 hours of community service, 3.0+ GPA)
Two leadership awards (one was to a state conference)</p>
<p>College: Ohio State
GPA: 3.8
Courses last quarter: Honors philosophy 100 (A-), Honors anthropology (A), Calc 2 (A-)
Courses this quarter: Honors theatre 100, Anthropology 300, Spanish 103.66
EC's: Undergraduate Economics Society, research assistant to grad student in anthropology (I help him analyze artifacts he found in an excavation)</p>
<p>I mean, I know CAS at Cornell's transfer acceptance is only 14%, but I'm thinking that since most of the kids with extremely high test scores are at prestigious schools and staying, they won't be included in the transfer applicant pool, so it would be easier to get in than the statistics say.</p>
<p>If it helps, I got a full ride (tuition, room and board, books, plus a quarterly stipend) at Ohio State, so that's an indication of what this school saw in me. I don't know if Cornell would look at that and see it as anything special, though.</p>
<p>Why leave? Are you being challenged academically, and do want to pursue a doctorate degree? Is there a disconnect between you and your fellow classmates? Are you in search of an Ivy league education, if so, go for it! You have a decent shot at admission.</p>
<p>Well, to me Ohio State is basically just a continuation of high school. My twin sister (I'm a guy) goes here, as does my older brother, plus about 10 kids from my school over the last few years (my school doesn't send many off to college, and the smart ones usually go to ohio state because we're considered minorities because we're appalachian, so many get scholarships for it). The classes are challenging, but I think I could handle much more. Plus, I made a promise to myself last year (that I obviously didn't keep) that I wouldn't go to any school that offered me a full ride because that must mean I could go somewhere better.</p>
<p>LEAVE!!!! If not, you will regret it in the future. Cornell is referred to as the easiest Ivy to gain admission to and hardest to graduate from, lol!! The experience will transform your destiny, and outlook on the world community.</p>
<p>Exciting news/addition to my resume. I was just contacted by the Legislative Director to a Congressman from Idaho who wants to introduce a bill in the next couple of weeks to restructure the stimulus plan. He knew my high school econ teacher and that's how he heard of me. He wants my opinion on some of the things in the bill he's going to propose. He just met with Paulson and he's meeting with Goldman Sachs, the NY Fed, and the incoming sec. of the treasury next week...which means I have this info before they do!!!!
I'm pumped. Will this help me out??</p>
<p>I think that will be a great boost to your application! How could it possibly hurt it? Good luck! I think you have a great chance and a valid reason for leaving. I'm not even in college yet and I'm worried that going to my flagship state will be like a continuation of high school as well.</p>