<p>Im currently a california community college student with roughly 32 semester units completed. I plan on completing both my I.G.E.T.C. certification and A.S. degree by next spring in preparation for my transfer in the Fall of 2007. I was considering Cornell as a possibility, but Im now starting to think it's a pretty big reach. </p>
<p>Brief Background:
Received average grades in high school--graduated with a 3.4 (no AP classes)
My current GPA has improved and is now 3.91
I am volunteering as a teacher's assistant at a local Jr. high school
I recently completed an internship with a special effects company in LA
Membership in Screen Actors Guild since 1998.
Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Gamma Sigma/President's List/Dean's List</p>
<p>Another important factor is that I never took the SAT's in high school. I read in the admission requirements that as a transfer student you do not have to submit these scores if you didn't take the test during high school and if you have a certain amount of completed units. </p>
<p>My tentative major is English with a possible concentration in creative writing. I've also been looking at Berkeley as a possibility, but at this point I have worked my a** off to get decent grades, and I'd like to see them pay off by attending a school with a fairly good rep--(not to say that Berkeley lacks a great reputation). Any comments or advice as to what my chances are or what I could do to improve my odds would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.</p>
<p>You're pretty arrogant with what is a so-so CC resume.</p>
<p>So so CC resume? Are you joking?</p>
<p>How was he arrogant? "I was considering Cornell as a possibility, but Im now starting to think it's a pretty big reach."</p>
<p>Anyways, taking the SATs may be a boost to your application by showing off your analytical skills. Otherwise, Cornell and UC Berekely may believe that the only reason you have a good GPA is because you're attending a community college. But both Cornell and UC Berkeley will be a reach for you.</p>
<p>Thank you for actually answering my questions McDonalds77.</p>
<p>I think Norcalguy meant this:</p>
<p>
[quote]
I've also been looking at Berkeley as a possibility, but at this point I have worked my a** off to get decent grades, and I'd like to see them pay off by attending a school with a fairly good rep
[/quote]
</p>
<p>Which kinda makes it sound like he's dissing Berkeley (even though he dismissed it).</p>
<p>Cornell is A LOT harder to get into that Berkeley because UCs give priority to CCC transfers. Umm...if you're applying as a junior transfer I can't say SATs will really help you.</p>
<p>if ur goin for CAS, um, u might want to reconsider, did u see who didn't get in this year, it was tradgic</p>
<p>I would like to apologize if I offended anyone with my original post. I never meant to say that Berkeley was anything less than or not as good as Cornell. What I meant to convey was the importance in me utilizing the grades and accomplishments I've aquired thus far to seek out the best possible options for my education, and Berkeley is one of them.</p>
<p>Although Cornell is a very difficult school to get into I still feel compelled to apply. I know that if I don't I will regret it for the rest of my life. </p>
<p>I would like to thank those of you who have given me some brief info, and to clarify--I will be transferring as a junior and was told by my counselor that SAT's at this point would carry very little weight on an application.</p>
<p>Once again, sorry for the miscommunication and thank you for the advice.</p>