The FINAL chances thread

Transfer Students
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<p>Ok, so I’m really starting to get in gear for next semester and I thought I would ask for some advice form the more knowledgeable posters on here.</p>

<p>Applying to: </p>

<p>Cornell AEM- first choice, also applying to ILR
Georgetown
Dartmouth
Vanderbilt
UNC- in state, not that it matters
Duke</p>

<p>Dartmouth and Duke are just for kicks, I’m not really expecting to have any real chance at them but I figure I’ll apply anyway</p>

<p>stats</p>

<p>3/4th tier public Univ. in NC
3.95 gpa
President of Pre-law club, VP of Business law club
rising sophomore applying for junior transfer
Internship at BB PWM branch</p>

<p>First year courseload was pretty easy, nothing too rigorous but my sophomore year will be extremely rigorous, including several honors classes and fulfilling my requirements for AEM</p>

<p>HS: 3.0 gpa
SAT: very mediocre score that I plan on retaking and redeeming myself of, possibly going to take math IIc and biology as well.</p>

<p>So obviously my biggest disadvantage is my record before college which I think I can almost erase with some great essays.</p>

<p>Honest chances please, especially anyone who has any info on AEM transfers!</p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>Cornell - match
Georgetown - match
Dartmouth - reach
Vanderbilt - match
UNC - low match
Duke - reach</p>

<p>Your proximity to Duke is likely to either give you a boost or put you at a disadvantage, depending on how they look at locals. Since you’re applying to two schools at Cornell (both of which aren’t INCREDIBLY tough but still hard to get into) I think you’ll hit on one of them. Georgetown is kinda tough but you’ve got a great GPA - if you’re applying to McDonough I’d say the deal is pretty sealed. Dartmouth - don’t count on it. That’s what I’d tell practically anyone. Vandy is transfer friendly. UNC should be fine as well, so long as they’re not like the UCs and giving total preference to NCCC students. Good luck.</p>

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<p>thanks a lot Brand, I really appreciate your advice as your opinion as you’re probably the best poster on the transfer forums!</p>

<p>You really think that I’m a low match for UNC? I was thinking that UNC would be the only school I’m almost positive I could get into.</p>

<p>thanks again!</p>

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<p>what is AEM?</p>

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<p>applied economics and management</p>

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<p>No problem. To clear things up, when I chance people I use this format, with the higher up meaning your chances are weaker:</p>

<p>High Reach
Reach
Low Reach
High Match
Match
Low Match
Safety</p>

<p>I.e. by me telling you UNC is a low match, it means I think it’s practically a safety for you, though UNC is a top school so I wouldn’t call it a safety for anyone really.</p>

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<p>k, thanks for clearing that up</p>

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<p>Stone, you actually CANNOT apply to 2 colleges at Cornell, if you’re a transfer applicant. That option only exists for freshman applicants. I, too, am a prospective junior transfer to Cornell, and I asked my Cornell regional officer about this. Here is what he said: </p>

<p>“Thank you for your interest in Cornell. Transfer applicants to Cornell do not have the option to indicate an alternate college in their admissions applications, however, we sometimes consider a transfer applicant for an alternate program if it appears that he/she might be best suited for a different program. This process is informal, and initiated by the admissions committee during the review process. If an applicant would potentially be considered for another program at Cornell, we would first call him/her to obtain consent.”</p>

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<p>I could have applied to two Cornell colleges as a freshman applicant!? MAN that sucks. I had no idea!</p>

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<p>This is news, I remember reading that several applicants did the same thing I was thinking of on here. Well, I suppose I’ll just have to apply to AEM and hope that if I don’t get in then they’ll recommend me for ILR.</p>

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<p>dsilva,
The primary/alternate choice for freshmen applicants is new.</p>

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<p>ohh ok…</p>