Cornell First-Year Looking to Transfer

fairratings
Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:30:51 +0000

Thanks everyone for your answers! I think I have decided to wait out a year following angelsonthemoon’s advice, because I really do want to attend these schools and I’d probably stand a much better chance. But your response brought up a few more questions that I hope you can help me with.

Would there be anything more difficult or confusing about transferring my sophomore year (i.e. more standardized tests, etc.)? Also, could you give me some examples of “hugely significant leadership experiences?” I know they’ll differ by school, but I’m just not sure what would make one leadership position more significant than the other, so what could be some typical examples?

Oh, I of course understand that I must discuss specific reasons for my choices (I have already been through this process once after all. I’ve always researched stand-out courses, professors, programs, clubs/opportunities, etc.), I just didn’t think I’d ramble on about them on this post. My questions were already getting too long.

Thank you again! And best of luck to you CornellMedic2012!