@mamafid I don’t remember the exact wording but the first paragraph was very clear that it was a rejection. The transfer option was offered at the end of the letter. If I can find it I will post it. I remember my son was like oh I was rejected then oh maybe I am accepted?? It was weird.
@MassDaD68 to your point above – if you a student really really wants a degree from Cornell or another top school – I don’t think they would mind this option–versus no option.