<p>I am currently a freshman at Ithaca College which as you know is right across the hill from Cornell. For the past year and a half, I have geared my studies towards transferring there. Actually, I'm extremely lucky that I got into a good school like Ithaca. I had a 2.6 gpa and 1060 on my SATs coming out of high school. I think the only thing that put me over the edge was that my high school is regarded as one of the best in the nation. Anyways, I have always know that I'm a smart kid and I belong in a better place.
At Ithaca, I have A's in most of my classes and I will probably end up with a first semmester gpa of about 3.7 or 3.8. I'm a Business major and would like to transfer into AEM through CALS. I realize my high school grades are absolutely horrible and are no reflection of the student I am now. Obviously transferring wouldnt take place til my junior year because I still need to be maintaining a high college gpa.
I just wanted to see if any of you present Cornell students have heard of a transformation like this (horrible high school grades - transferring to Cornell). I also realize that AEM is extremely hard to get into normally, especially as a transfer. Do you think changing my major to economics will help my chances?
Any feedback would be great. I'm really sorry for the long post/life story but I just needed to ask someone. Thanks a lot!</p>
<p>i am really surprised u were able to even get into IC with a 1060 on your boards.</p>
<p>Keep up the good work and you could theoretically pull it off. Transfer is based primarily on college work. AEM is one of the toughest majors at cornell however, in terms of admissions.</p>
<p>tell me about it...i was a complete joke in high school. i played 2 sports and i let those take over my school work. i basically did nothing for 4 years. to be absolutely honest, i didnt study for the SATs whatsoever. i didnt have a book to work in or anything like that. i just showed up and took it. one of the biggest mistakes ive made so far. not a day goes by in which i dont regret it.
i like IC but i just know in my heart that i have an ivy league mind trapped in a web of procrastination. finally im breaking through that shell.
i really do want to get into AEM, its probably the only thing i want right now. i just feel like if i dont get in, i'll have zero motivation to do well in school from that point on. i know that sounds rediculous but its bound to happen. i just want to know if i can somehow pull it off.</p>
<p>Oh man. I didn't do as bad in high school or the SATs, but I still have that Ivy League dream. I'm a sophomore and I'll be applying soon for Junior Transfer next fall as a CALS biology major. Good luck. I have a 3.45 from first sem and I<em>currently</em> have a 4.0. I feel as though I also "have an ivy league mind trapped in a web of procrastination" and that I'm finally succeeding. I've lived both away from home and as a commuter, with a roommate and at home, and I know what everything is like. From what I've heard and read I think that Cornell is the place for me. I'm just going to try my bset and give it a shot, and if I get in, I will be very very happy.</p>
<p>the only way i can really see the transfer happening is if you found a way to "hide" your high school record. If you really want to go to Cornell, work your butt off in difficult classes. Everybody that applies to Cornell says "I can do it" but the only ones offered admissions are the ones who have proven themselves already. Get a high GPA, first and foremost. Next, look for big-time internships over the summer. Working at Wal-Mart over the summer will be less than impressive on your resume. Get a job in a law firm, an investment banking firm, a high-power business .... anything. </p>
<p>Also, become familiar with the AEM program, and think of why you want to be in this particular program. Focus on career goals. Admissions would rather hear how you would benefit from the program over why an education from an elite school is better. And visit the campus. You're right next door, so you dont have any excuse. Good luck.</p>
<p>thanks everybody. any more feedback would be excellent...</p>