What are my chances at Cornell

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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Applying as a junior transfer for Plant Science, CALS (Cornell University)

Stats:
High school GPA: 3.9 (unweighted)
First Year GPA from my Dental School in Thailand: 3.5 (different grading system, class mean will be used as a standard of C+)
Current Community College GPA: 3.9
Ielts (for international student): 7.5/9.0

Extracurriculars:

  • Volunteers with an Autistic Kid - Brain Stimulating Activities to Enhance Social Skills and Creativity (2016-present)
  • Waitress, Cashiers, Busser, To-Go Food packer at a Restaurant (late 2015 to the end of 2017)
  • Head of the Dental Student Activity Coordinator (University Sophmore, Thailand)
  • Mentored a First-Year dental Student (University Sophmore, Thailand)
  • Volunteered as a Dental Assistance for Seniors’ Dental Check-Up Field Training (University Freshman, Thailand)
  • President of Highschool’s Community Service Program (Grade 11-12, Thailand)
  • Treasurer of Student Council (Grade 11, Thailand)
  • Basketball - Center (Grade 8-11, Thailand)

Currently conducting a lab research project on the anticancer properties of 6-gingerol (a phytochemical in ginger) in neuroblastoma cells, which I will be presenting on the STEM Expo in May (i have always been interested in the anticancer properties of phytochemicals)

My grandfather owns a famous botanical garden so I have been in love with plants ever since I was little.

Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Asian

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Wait so you’re a college student?

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@HopefulAntelope Yes, I am currently a community college student. I was a second-year Dental Student in Thailand (there is no premed predent in Thailand, just a 6-years program of dental school) but had to move to the US and most of the credits werent transferred cause there were courses like gross anatomy which is not usually offered to undergraduate students here.

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CALS is more open to transfers. The stuff you did before college doesn’t matter now. Congratulations on the great GPAs! You have decent ECs as well. A lot of it is based on fit. If your essay is great and the admissions officers believe you resonate well with the campus, I’d say you have a shot. Not sure if you’re an international student which may make a difference.

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Your stat is solid. Being female could help. Look closely into what CALS has to offer and its projects that interest you. In your essay, show them why they should pick you i.e. what you bring to CALS that matches what they are looking for. Show your passion and be unique. Cornell cares about fit, not just good stat. The way to show it is through your essay.