Cornell Waitlist Class of 2028

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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This is not a parable-it’s actually a straight answer. The transfer option is NOT guaranteed, even if you hit the required standards. You will be exactly what they have said- “a highly competitive transfer applicant”.

They cannot guarantee anything as they have no idea yet how many beds they will have available for transfer students next year. This year, there was a larger than anticipated number of juniors and seniors opting to live in on campus housing, making the available beds for transfers smaller. And yes, I have seen stories on social media of kids with transfer options and above the GPA requirements not getting in.

Does that answer your question?

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1687

Could you please confirm if this message was sent as the body of the email or through a link to the portal and through a letter on the portal? Can anyone please let me know?

1688

Congratulations! Did you receive it directly via email or via portal letter?

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1689

Check your email. It will tell you to check your application portal. The decision information letter will be inside the application portal.

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1690

Thanks!! Was asking for my daughter who is unable to check her emails right now.

1691

Actually, she can skip the email and just go straight to the applicant portal.

Good luck!

1692

From what I see I guess that’s it. Anyways thank you.

1693

yeah it was via the portal letter.

1694

that’s great, congratulations! can you send the letter here?

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1695

yeah I gotchu.

June 27, 2024

Dear [Name],

Earlier this spring, you asked us to keep your name on Cornell University’s Waitlist in case we were able to make any more offers of admission for the Fall 2024 semester. We now have a clear picture of the number of students who will be enrolling. While we are sorry to inform you that we cannot offer you admission for the fall of 2024, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences - Biometry and Statistics has decided to extend you a Transfer Option to join Cornell after study at another institution.

You will receive more information from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. If you have questions, please contact the college directly.

In the meantime, my best wishes for every success as you continue your education.

Yeah I did some more research on the transfer option and went on sources like collegevine, reddit, etc. but yeah for the most part, the transfer option is guaranteed as long as you fulfill course requirements and maintain above a 3.0 GPA (depends on major). Btw did you end up receiving a TO as well?

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1696

did u get any email asking to reconfirm your interest from Cornell?

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nope, basically radio silence up until now.

1698

Just to let future waitlist students know, S24 got CAS email in May, said yes to TO, didn’t get admission, got TO today. Best wishes to everyone!

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1699

Guarenteed transfer option is straight forward. COE doesnt offer it though. Take the required courses at another school. Nothing lower than a B grade and no discplinary actions and you will be admited as a sophomore. Best of luck to all, my son didnt get into COE.

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1700

So you are saying it’s easy to get a transfer at CoE?

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No, not at all. COE doesnt offer guaranteed transfer options. Probably extremely hard to transfer into the engineering college in general.

1702

COE is the hardest school to transfer into. Only like 30 or so get in. Basically impossible.

1703

What’s it like for CAS?

1704

does anyone know about cals?

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CALS is typically easier to get into. I mean if you are applying as a regular transfer applicant, it’s still extremely hard since the acceptance rate is still relatively low. But with the TO, it’s virtually guaranteed.