<p>i plan on going two years at my cc because i save money. What do i need to do to have a successful chance in transferring here?</p>
<p>it really depends on which school you wish to transfer into. some schools are much more competitive than others and they each require different prereqs. For example, I am currently in the process of transferring from cc to their school of AEAM in the CALS which is considered to be one of the most competitive with an acceptance rate of I believe 9% (same as Harvard). this link should really help, its a list of all the required courses for each major as sophomore and junior transfers… <a href=“http://cals.cornell.edu/cals/prospective/admissions/transfer/external/coursework.cfm[/url]”>http://cals.cornell.edu/cals/prospective/admissions/transfer/external/coursework.cfm</a> … just find your desired major on the left at the bottom and then the requirements should pop up on the right; which is really cool considering none of the other ivies have this. Also, when applying to such a prestigious school, you really have to get involved in activities that make you stand out. For example, and not to brag, for the sole purpose of bettering my chances of getting accepted to Cornell and other top schools I have joined two clubs (both of which should pertain to your major i.e. I chose marketing and free enterprise for my business major), I volunteer as a tutor in public high schools in Trenton (schools love to see that your not just some conceded schmuck and that you really give a damn about other people), and I also have an internship with a mortgage company + a normal job in a restaurant. Getting your name out there and making an honest effort to go above and beyond are great ways to increase your chances of acceptance. Think of it this way, how can you make yourself stand out differently from the other million kids that are getting 3.5+ GPA’s and want to go to a great school? lastly, I would try my hardest to build a relationship with someone in admissions by visiting or being sure to email the same person with questions to gain familiarity. Not to sound shady or anything, it just helps when you build recognition or someone can put a face to your name–just part of going to any distance to show you care and are more driven to succeed than the next person. I should also mention that the classes that you will find through that link i provided specify whether they are required or recommended. seeing as the fall 2012 transfer deadline is March 1st, you really want to make sure you can build your schedule for the spring/summer based off of that, since Cornell will only consider you according to the classes you have COMPLETED not GOING TO complete. good luck and stay motivated, think good thoughts and good thinks will follow. remember, persistence is everything.</p>
<p>Make sure to look at what college / major you’d be interested in transferring into at Cornell and take all of the prerequisite classes. Maximize your GPA & get involved in extracurricular activities related to your interests. Possibly consider retaking the SAT or ACT if your original scores were not the best.</p>
<p>Actually be sure not to retake the SAT or ACT. As a transfer I am 100% Certain the Cornell does not consider these tests scores in any way shape or form no matter how good or bad the scores are. I know because i specifically asked their admissions officers.</p>
<p>Ok thanks guys what classes do you recommend and how can I get an internship. I never did anything on high school</p>
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<p>You can get an internship by looking around online and applying for them. It really depends on what you are looking for.</p>
<p>I’d just add that every school & program is different. Applied Econ in the Ag School is not all that competitive, though it is more competitive than say, Communications or most of the majors in Hum Ec. </p>
<p>The private colleges of Engineering, A&S, Architecture, and Hotel are going to be the hardest to get in. You’d need to have better than a 3.5 from a cc, plus great SATs to get in to any of the schools at Cornell. But if you are determined, you’ll find a way. Good luck!</p>
<p>Getting a 4.0 in cc gonna be hard or no?</p>
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<p>…I’m no expert, but in my humble opinion, it would be really hard to get into an Ivy League school with an acceptance under 20% after community college.</p>
<p>What do I know, though? :</p>