<p>Hey guys, so I was wondering about my chances of getting in to Cornell sophomore year. I will be attending Boston College for freshman year. The college at Cornell I would apply to transfer to will be either CALS or COE. I heard that they don't want SAT scores for transfers, so my high school GPA was between 3.8 and 3.9, and hope to maintain high grades at B.C. I was rejected freshman year and was contacted by my interviewer. She said she was shocked that I was rejected and that I should apply for a transfer. Thanks. </p>
<p>Participate in clubs/activities relevant to your desired major at Cornell, and try to gain favor with some professors so you can get some great recommendations. Perfect your essays and make sure that it sounds like Cornell is really the only place for you. Explain that you appreciate the educational quality of BC, but you feel like it’s lacking something that only Cornell can provide, etc. etc. etc.</p>
<p>My high school GPA was a bit lower than yours and I got in as a transfer from a school much less rigorous than BC with a 3.9, so I’d say your chances should be fine as anyone’s as long as your grades are high and you have a well-rounded application.</p>
<p>Looking at your stats that you posted in the BC thread, it seems like the only thing that wasn’t exactly in Cornell’s range was your SAT score. Your application looked pretty amazing otherwise; you obviously have the drive and determination that a school like Cornell is looking for. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Thank you for answering the question. I really appreciate your feedback! If they don’t need SAT’s, and I maintain high grades. I think I have a chance.</p>
<p>I think there is some minimum number of credits that you have to transfer in order to be considered a “transfer student” and not have to submit your SAT scores. One full year of courses is probably enough to be considered, but I wasn’t able to find the exact number. You may want to call/email to find out. </p>
<p>Alright sounds good! Thank you!</p>
<p>Hi there!</p>
<p>I think you still have to submit your SAT scores as a sophomore applicant, as Cornell only makes it optional for those who apply as juniors IIRC. If you want the best chance at getting in, I’d recommend applying to CALS under one of the few engineering majors they have (if it matches your interests, of course - if not, then by all means apply to COE). CALS is awesome and very focused on “fit” as opposed to test scores, which might help in your case. </p>
<p>You should take a look at the transfer requirements for your major of interest. For example, here’s the one for biological engineering: <a href=“http://cals.cornell.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/requirements/biological-engineering/”>http://cals.cornell.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/requirements/biological-engineering/</a> Because CALS is fit-based, if you take those aforementioned classes, do well, and have some solid extracurriculars and essays to boot, then I’d imagine your chances would be pretty good. </p>
<p>Best of luck! </p>
<p>Thanks for letting me know!</p>
<p>@Coriander23 </p>
<p>I meant to put CAS. Would I have to submit scores to CAS?</p>