Hardest to transfer into

gomestar
Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:47:40 +0000

as you have seen, getting admitted to Cornell can be much more difficult than people make it out to be. Both CAS econ and AEM are very tough majors to transfer into, though i think AEM will be the easier of the two.

I’d aim for at bare minimum a 3.5 GPA. I’m sure you’ve noticed some seemingly overqualified people be rejected from Cornell as a transfer while other with lesser stats were admitted. This shows you that Cornell recognizes that either student would succeed, but they try to admit students who would be a better fit for the university. Work hard and make your application essays perfect (really, perfect). Spend alot of time on them and have multiple people review them. They can make you or break you when it comes to Cornell.

Also, apply to schools based more on fit rather than ivy-prestige. No two ivys are alike and be aware of what you’re getting into as you apply. The smart admissions officer will be able to see if you’re applying because of the name or because it’s truly a great school that will fit your needs.