Cornell First-Year Looking to Transfer

angelsonthemoon
Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:31:59 +0000

Fairratings,

There was nothing more difficult about transferring sophomore year. I did not retake the SATs, or any other tests. The only more difficult thing is that you have an extra year to make yourself stand out, so be sure to get very involved at your school–and not just in resume-booster type activities. Show that you are passionate about something.

By “hugely significant” I meant more that if you are applying after freshman year, you need to have a leadership role significant to your interests/course of study (i.e. you can’t use the “i’m a freshman so I haven’t done much” excuse). As a sophomore, I was president of a club that was specific to my career intentions, was involved in research, and also participated in volunteer/club activities that tied into my interests. I guess I just mean don’t get involved in things that are random just for the sake of your resume. Make them meaningful.

Best of luck!