Transfer to Harvard

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<p>I will be attending Cornell this fall, but I'd like to transfer to Harvard.
Assume that I work hard and join activities, what is my chance?</p>

<p>My stats are
SAT 2270
SAT II 3 800s</p>

<p>200 hr volunteering in high school
tri-lingual
lived in other countries
single-parent family
father is a cancer survivor (part of my reason for transferring so I can be closeto home)</p>

<p>I plan to major in science/engineering. I've attended Harvard summer school 2006 and applied for freshman admissions this year but was rejected.</p>

<p>Also, what should I do to distinguish myself? Should I do more community service? Find a job? I am pretty lost...</p>

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<p>Essay and good grades at Cornell would be a good start. Get involved with activities on campus and take active leadership roles. As cliche as this advise sounds, that's about all you can really do.</p>

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<p>Keep up with the ECs, take a small class and impress the teacher (get a great rec), maybe try and do some research with a prof, get a 4.0 and maybe you have a shot.</p>

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<p>I see... Thanks for the advice. Do you think coming from another Ivy League can help? What should I emphasize on my application? The fact that I want to be closer to home or Harvard's programs?</p>