Chances at Cornell ILR as a Transfer

umdtransfer6
Tue, 24 May 2011 17:13:34 +0000

Hello, I know this site is merely opinion based on academic experience, but it’s interesting to see what others think and it may spawn some good conversation.
I will be applying to Cornell’s ILR School in the fall for Spring '12 admission. I have currently just finished my freshman year at a top public university and my major is Government and Politics. I want to transfer because I’m not challenged enough with my current curriculum and I like ILR because its curriculum pertains specifically to my interest in the field of government, economics, and sociology.

My Stats are:

HS:
86/100 UW
SAT:1210/1600 (contemplating not sending this in because it’s not required for ILR and low for Cornell)
Got credit for 1 AP but I took 5 APs

College:
3.793 GPA with rigorous courses
Inducted to 2 honor societies and Deans list

ECs I have a good amount, I think just enough to satisfy the unwritten requirement
I have Volunteer/work experience as well at a financial firm and the United Nations.

I speak three languages: English, Arabic, and Italian.

My essays will be very specific (describing why I can pursue my goals with more focus on my favorite subjects instead of a conventional Poly sci degree (I don’t take that for granted however)).

I will have a letter of rec from my government teacher which will be great, an arabic teacher, and a letter from a corporate lawyer who graduated from the ILR school in Cornell.

Also, I heard that applying for Spring admission is a little more lenient than Fall, but can anyone shed light on this? (as well as chance me!)

Thank you very much