What are my transfer chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I am a sophomore in college considering applying to transfer into the College of Engineering at Cornell. How difficult is it to transfer into Cornell?</p>

<p>My cumulative GPA after freshman year is a 3.88, and I took classes like Calculus 3 and Honors Physics 1 & 2. I am in the Honors College at my school. I have been active on campus as an RA, a news reporter for the school newspaper, a member of Judicial Board, Pep Band, and some others. My SAT score in high school was a 1380 and I had a 3.95 GPA. I'm also an Eagle Scout and participated in NHS, cross country, jazz band, and peer tutoring in high school.</p>

<p>I would like to transfer into Cornell because of its excellent electrical engineering program...does anyone have any advice?</p>

<p>Thanks,
Joe</p>

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<p>what school are ya at? you sound like a good applicant...just keep in mind that all ivy league schools are a crapshoot, but Cornell sorta takes the cake for rejecting outrageously good applicants. You should search for the Cornell decisions thread in the transfer forum. Very enlightening.</p>

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<p>I'm going to Valparaiso University in Indiana right now. Thanks for the advice!</p>

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<p>no problem - definitely apply since I'm not really sure what Cornell's angle is. A 4.0 from a CC was accepted, and then a 3.9 from UCSD and a 4.0 from friggin Rice was rejected. Rice! I think reason trumps grades for Cornell. You sound like you've got a great reason.</p>