<p>Life is a game. If graduate schools depend on GPA more than a common entrance exam so be it. Learn the rules, play by the rules and go for your goals.</p>
<p>Hey, I just wanted to wish you luck, and tell you to hang in there! I can’t claim that everything will always work out in the end, since I’m also a freshman who’s been having similar doubts as you. But I’m willing to hope that things will get better, and I don’t really want to transfer because I want to see how far Cornell can take me, even if life is hard right now. It’s really a beautiful campus (though the weather does indeed suck right now haha), with so many opportunities, so let’s try and give it our best shot :)</p>
<p>Wow. This is why I am posting so ridiculously on this forum trying to get answers and help. I don’t want to be in your position next year. </p>
<p>If I were you, I’d transfer asap. Even if you can maintain good grades with lots and lots of preparation and work, is it really worth it? You’ll be working 10x harder in med school anyways. When does it stop? You’ll be serving lots of patients for the rest of your life. If you aren’t happy forget it.</p>
<p>to answer this thread. I don’t think this degree is worth it.</p>
<p>I spoke to an MD today who went to Cornell. He informed me that CU students don’t realize that med schools take Cornell’s grade depression into account and consider a lower GPA from Cornell to be equivalent to a higher GPA at other schools.</p>
<p>just cuz you’re an MD doesn’t mean you understand med school admissions…just like how being a college student doesn’t make me qualified to offer everyone chances…</p>
<p>I can sympathize with you. Just hang in there, you’re obviously very bright if you got in, and besides a 3.5 at Cornell is worth way more than a 4.0 from a state school. I’d be hard pressed to believe admissions committees don’t factor that in when assessing applicants.</p>
<p>Sighh, as an incoming freshman, this entire thread has me rethinking the whole system.</p>
<p>I know there are plenty of ways to succeed, and but I also know that in the competitive job markets today, a college name backing you up won’t hurt either. Let’s just say, coming from California, I’m scared that CU’s weather is going to break me from the start. But I also know that I can adjust to my surroundings, whether mental or physical, soo… maybe CU is still right for me? Ah. I’m not even there yet and I’m already questioning everything.</p>
<p>Okay, moving on after my worrisome tangent.</p>
<p>From what I’ve seen and learned in high school, being street smart could always get you to where you want. Of course this might apply differently to med school, but in general, sometimes the one who knows how to take short cuts comes out on top; he just might not be the most moral, respectable guy out there. Although I’ve never been good at weaseling around, the short cut (of course risky) sometimes seems like the easier, better route.</p>
<p>In the OP’s case, the short cut would be transfer to a lower state school, get the grades, and find his way back to a top school. The long, more worthwhile way is to work his butt off and earn his way up. It all comes down to preference and the type of person he strives to be.</p>
<p>To be honest, it’s sad, but sometimes I’m not even sure what’s the better way anymore… Street smart, book smart? A balance of both?? Initially, I told myself that if I didn’t get in to the schools I want, I would find a way to get on top, whether it’s going to a good school or earning bank. And if I did, I would work to stay up there. & Seeing how OP’s already up there… why not fight to stay.</p>
<p>I apologize. This might not be such a helpful post, but I am also in the progress of reasoning this out too.</p>
<p>Everything will get better :)</p>
<p>OR worst</p>
<p>-not negative just realistic</p>
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<p>I’m sure you mean worse.</p>
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<p>Medical school realize the truth: that Cornell is actually not any harder than its peer institutions.</p>
<p>“…I am posting so ridiculously on this forum”
I think it’s because you are realizing, subconsciously, that a school closer to home than you thought is actually your best option, and you are having trouble grappling with that reality.</p>
<p>"I’m sure you mean worse. "
+1</p>
<p>congratulations on identifying a typo… why stop here?? there are so many more all over these boards!</p>
<p>once again Monydad your maturity is just gleaming off your posts…</p>
<p>"I’m sure you mean worse. "
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BTW, I’ve met many alums from Tufts, they are all much more mature than Cornell alums, IMO.</p>
<p>What does Tufts have to do with anything?</p>
<p>And when I do go to the Tufts boards I don’t have to deal with this sort of harassment. Especially not from alums. </p>
<p>You say you are on here to help me. </p>
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<p>Real mature.</p>
<p>Johny1, please ignore the majority of posters on this board. The people who frequent this forum are childish and petty. I assure you Cornell is nothing like what you’ll find on here - trust me.</p>
<p>No, trust me.
They are just like it. Most of those childish and petty people he is referring to go to, or went to, Cornell. If you go there you will certainly encounter people just like them. Many, many such people. The vast majority, I would say.</p>
<p>I think someone has been spending too much time painting a tall hallway and is getting cranky</p>