<p>Everyone on these boards is really worried about fit...but as long as you know if you want big vs. small (city and school size) what else determines fit? Let me rephrase, what kind of a person would fit in at cornell?</p>
<p>anybody would fit well into Cornell. Afterall, that's their motto: "...Any person, any study..."</p>
<p>I think that's what's best about Cornell - everyone really does fit. There are seven different opportunities to make your learning experience smaller, and even more within the seven colleges. Cornell recruits people both based on academics and based on interest in the unique programs they offer. You'll find people who are incredibly science oriented, and people who could not pass a science class. I think Cornell, more than any of the other Ivys, really provides a fit for almost anyone who is motivated and willing to work hard.</p>
<p>Here is a mom and I would like to add to this. I think because Cornell is so big, you would need to be proactive about your study and social life. It's not a very nurturing place like a small LAC. Academically, it's up to you to go see your TAs for help. If you do not show up for your classes no one would chase after you. Socially, you would need to create your own destiny. There won't be a university wide function where everyone would be there. My daughter went to Haverford for a weekend to visit a friend, she said when there was a party everyone knew about it and everyone showed up. It's not like that at Cornell, it has a wider range of social events and it's up to you to choose what to do. My daughter loves Cornell because of the size. She has a core group of friends (now it has expanded because of the sorority), but she enjoys meeting new people everyday.</p>
<p>oldfort got it exactly right.</p>
<p>I'm a Cornell mom, too, and I would also add that a student who definitely wants to live on campus for the full four years would not be a good match for Cornell, where upperclass dorm space is limited, and most people move off-campus eventually.</p>
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<p>People with proper writing skills do.</p>
<p>HEEEEEEELP!! im new here</p>
<p>hi everyone im new here </p>
<p>so im applying for transfer to all the ivies- wharton, (except for princeton) plus georgetown and northwestern</p>
<p>i have written pretty good essays but i think i have a slim chance</p>
<p>came from horrible high school
hs gpa: 3.85
tennis captain, NHS, science club VP</p>
<p>SATs: 1840/2400</p>
<p>im in business school but iwanna do a psych major instead; sophomore applying for junior transfer</p>
<p>college gpa: 3.6; honors program
EC's: president of org, founded an org and worked on a proposal with the dean, tennis varsity, church volunteer, school newspaper editor, officer in another org,
did an internship last summer at fortune 200 company</p>
<p>good rec's from 2 deans (one was my teacher and the other was for the statement of good standing) and another from a prof who's a penn alumni.. my essays are pretty good too.. </p>
<p>let me know what you think pleasse</p>
<p>Ditto ridonculus0. It's frightening how many people applying to and enrolled in top universities missed learning basic grammar. </p>
<p>blackholezz - there's a "chance me" board where you can start your own thread.</p>
<p>Yeah, I'm working on that...my 25 on the english section of the ACT is cramping my score.</p>
<p>Heh... don't worry about it. I realize now that I came off as more mean/bitter than I meant to sound. I don't always try to have perfect grammar online either. But I would definitely suggest someone proof-reading your essays!</p>
<p>Somebody who likes nature, outdoors, snow, skiing. Somebody who is a little bit independent ?</p>
<p>blackholezz: haha, i'm new here too. why do you think that you have slim chance ?? i think you did good.
so where do you go to now? i major in business too. but why do you want to change your major? just wondering~~</p>