<p>Water, problem with selecting roommates for the spring semester is that there are just hardly any open doubles. It is rare for both roommates to leave in the same semester, so they are just throwing people in half filled rooms b/c the people that have already been there have 2 semester contracts.</p>
<p>Mollena, that sounds terrible >_> Props for surviving that.</p>
<p>Also, got off the phone with Cathy. Apparently when it comes to animal science, placing out of lower level classes using my AP scores isn’t possible, since vet schools don’t usually accept APs as credit either. This basically means that the 800$+ worth of AP tests I took were useless and won’t do anything for me, and that I have to retake Bio 1,2, Chem 1,2, and Physics 1,2. It was also recommended to take stats in addition to that, and finish Calc 2. So great, no matter what school I go to, I’m going to have to probably spend extra time as an undergrad student finishing these up–and not even during the summer, since vet schools tend to look down upon using summer courses as credit. She said that it’s pretty pointless to apply for Fall 2010 seeing how I would only be in progress of finishing half of those required courses, so my best bet would be to apply for Spring 2011 and remain at my community college during the fall (which I do NOT want to do). The reason that Cornell would prefer I remain at a community college into the fall is because they apparently look down on “switching around” colleges, so going to a state school in the fall and applying for Cornell Spring isn’t too good.</p>
<p>UPSIDE: She didn’t say anything in particular about my essays. She just said that it should be less general and more specific, in other words, including more about my experience in the field (which I don’t have). So in relation to that, she said it was a very good thing to be taking a job in a vet’s office, for both undergrad and grad applications. Also upside: I think I might just go to a state school (if they accept “■■■■■■■■” art students like me T_T) like SUNY Bing and apply for Cornell Vet for grad. She said that SUNY Bing students tend to be very viable candidates (in other words, they find SUNY Bing students yummy). She also said that the switch from the arts/non-science majors to science and vice versa isn’t uncommon, and is actually looked upon favorably–you just need to do the work to make it happen, which…I am in the process of doing =(.</p>
<p>Side note: They HATE College Confidential, or she does…LOL. I mentioned it and she was like just don’t go to that website, it’s secondary material, always just go to our website for any info or contact us. And I was like don’t worry, I’ve done both. </p>
<p>So that’s all I remember. Cathy does indeed tell it like it is, and I was initially very sad, because honestly, it sounds like Cornell (and some other schools I was planning to apply to) are out of the picture. Then I realized how much money I’ve caused my parents to waste on both an art education/my AP exams, so I think going to a state school will hopefully make up for that wastefulness…Apparently any tuition they don’t use on private universities, they’re willing to give me for grad school. My parents are awesome >_>.</p>
<p>financial aid was sent on friday. I haven’t gotten the letter yet but i called and told me the award on phone. Therefore, whoever that is waiting for the letter, call if you can’t wait!</p>
<p>hey azu, don’t look at your APs as a waste of time for two reasons. one, if you end up not going to a state school because let’s say you apply to cornell for spring '11 and get amazing finaid, your app will be stronger when they look at your HS record because then you’ll be able to show that you took a rigorous courseload. second, when you retake these classes, you’ll probably do much better in them than other students, and when vet schools calculate your science gpa, you’ll have a high one and hopefully beat out most other people also applying. 
it’s not a bad thing. in fact, i wish i had taken more APs in high school because i wouldn’t have my terrible gen chem II grade. i probably need to retake it at some point :(</p>
<p>and east, i would love to hear some roommate stories if you’re willing to share them :)</p>
<p>Well I figured it would either go pleasant or be decently harsh, so I guess it was a mixture somewhat. I totally know where you’re coming from on not wanting to stay at your community college into the fall. I had to be here at home for an entire year, then finally my acceptance to Cornell came last spring and I was so pumped. Then we couldn’t pay for it and I had to suffer through the summer knowing all these kids would be in Ithaca come August and I wouldn’t. Another entire semester stuck at home…bleh. I’m just glad it’s finally over, Cornell or not (I could be going to Siena or elsewhere this spring.)</p>
<p>Binghamton is a great school, two of my closer friends go there. You’ll like it if you decide to stay and I plan on doing something Cornell with grad school too (probably, anyway) so it’s definitely a good map. </p>
<p>What classes are you taking this coming semester at your CC? Maybe you can at least get in a good 2-3 of those sciences, since you probably don’t need any other pre-reqs. Then, yes, even if the Vet schools look wary on summer classes, you could at least take one then and still perhaps have some shot at getting in for fall (unless you’d rather skip the mess and just maaaaaybe try for next spring.)</p>
<p>As a side note, I’d like to say it’s ■■■■■■■■ that they would have had you take so many APs in the sciences if Vet was what you were interested in possibly doing. Why in the world wouldn’t high schools have told students that vet schools wouldnt take AP credit as college classes???</p>
<p>Any ILR news?</p>
<p>It sucks you ILR guys have had to wait so long >_></p>
<p>What’s the lineup?</p>
<p>TFN, East, Viola,…?</p>
<p>yeah, POOR ilr guys!</p>
<p>how bad is it if i have a C on my trig class?
I don’t need it for my major</p>
<p>pretty bad. they tell those who were given guaranteed acceptance for a semester or 2 later that they cannot come anymore if they have any grades lower than a B. i got in with a C on my transcript, but my gpa was still fairly high and i wrote amazing (according to what other people said) essays that definitely helped my case.</p>
<p>edit: also, after looking through a bunch of your posts, it seems like you really just want to go to schools for their prestige. this won’t fly with cornell unless you can really trick them into thinking that you like the school for other reasons. i think you should re-evaluate your stats and your chances and don’t waste money on application fees.</p>
<p>Cathy basically said (straight out, which I’m glad for) that my chances for Fall 2010 would be the same as Spring 2010 because, since APs don’t count as completed college level coursework regardless of score, I would only be in progress for about half of the prereqs (only english and half of calc’s reqs can use my AP scores). The problem with my app was that I didn’t have any college level coursework to demonstrate strength in science. I don’t know how other schools feel about using AP’s to complete prereqs.</p>
<p>Right now I’m not sure if applying to any school, really, for a major that requires certain college level coursework completed, would have any fruition. I’m still going to try, but I’m really terrified that my art background has set me back so that I can’t graduate in a reasonable amount of time/won’t be accepted at any school whatsoever. For example, Northwestern U took me once, but might not take me again now that I’ve stewed around in an art school and don’t have what they want done…Same with NYU, etc.</p>
<p>So I’m going to talk to some school counselors and see what I can do, and if they would consider taking me despite being slightly behind T_T. All I know is that Cornell is 99% out of reach because of it for now, so I need to tell my teachers not to send anything there. Sigh.</p>
<p>Also I believe at the time I was in high school, colleges were still accepting AP’s as credit (undergrads at least) and grad school was kind of way ahead to be thinking about, so I shoved 10 into my course load and voila, the policy changed >_>.</p>
<p>can you do the sciences classes during the regular year and take electives and geneds in the summer? if you can take a full semester in the summer, maybe you can speed up your progress a bit. it just means spending more time at a CC but i would do it if it meant eventually ending up at a great undergrad. and yeah, undergrads do take AP credit, but a lot of professional/grad schools don’t like them because they know the point is to help you pass a test moreso than prepare you for the rigors of med/dent/vet school.</p>
<p>Yeah. My plan is to probably take Bio 1, Physics 1, and MAYBE Chem 2 if my current Brown class counts as a Chem 1 class (probably not though)…If not, Chem 1, plus a stats course and perhaps a biochem class. In the summer I would probably try a calc course and if possible, do a single science class, or if my Brown course doesn’t pull through, do a chem 2. Either way, I’m sadly behind =( (though luckily with a job in tow, unless THAT doesn’t work out too). I am sad. No one wants me.</p>
<p>Gonna wallow in self-pity for today and then rise above tomorrow. But I really think Cornell’s not an option anymore (though I’ll probably still visit in February, to see how you guys are doing/see the bf), to be honest…Maybe for grad school. I think my greatest chances are getting into a state school. They seem to be more lax about the whole “courses you must have completed before you step foot on campus” thing…</p>
<p>WHY WAS I SO STUPID IN HIGH SCHOOL O.O</p>
<p>You won’t be that far behind, no worries. Cornell is stingy on a lot but you’re bound to find someplace to be. SUNY Bing is a great school, and you’ll get in. ;D Keep us posted on things and where you’re applying/when.</p>
<p>AND YOU WEREN’T STUPID.</p>
<p>And on the other note, I HATE DECISIONS. I need a shower, damnit.</p>
<p>or go to stony brook. i don’t like it (it’s not for me, especially living at home), but everyone there is pre-med so you’ll be one of a handful of pre-vets. i have a friend who’s pre-vet there and she called up cornell last semester and they told her that they love the applicants who come from stony brook because they’re well-prepared. so that’s another place to consider for in-state. </p>
<p>and we better be seeing you in feb and you can always be a visiting student at cornell if you don’t want to transfer after being at bing/sb for a while. and then you can still have the experience of being at cornell and be with us a for a little while</p>
<p>Should I even bother applying for transfer, please be honest =)!</p>
<p>High school gpa <2.0 Lol, Didnt take the SATS (I pretty much did nothing in highschool, was lazy, I know im intelligent though).</p>
<p>I’m a freshman in a california community college.</p>
<p>1st semester</p>
<p>Organismal Bio- A (4 units)
Political science-A (3 units)
Micro Economics-A (3 units)
Spanish 1- A (5 units)
Art History-A (3 units)</p>
<p>I’m pretty much rank 1 in 3 of my classes, and will get an amazing letter of rec from my bio teacher. I’m pre-med and planning on majoring in bio. I’m going to be taking 6 units in winter intermission, easy 2 A’s, and 16-21 units during Spring.</p>
<p>I should have 43-46 units with a 4.0 completed during spring. Should I even bother applying?</p>
<p>I’m also secretary of Hands on Earth club (a enviornmental club).</p>
<p>Should I even bother applying for fall semester?
Thanks</p>
<p>If you stay two years at another college and get good grades/get some extracurrics under your belt, you’ll have a good chance because they don’t care about HS stuff at that point. It does matter a little bit what school and major you’d apply to, but there’s always hope. ^_^</p>
<p>i second what water says and really research which bio you want to major in (there’s like… 6 different ones at cornell) and make sure your interests are aligned with the specific one you choose. other than that, i also suggest waiting 2 years if your high school was really that bad.</p>
<p>Who/how do we contact Cornell to discuss what was wrong with our application and how we can improve it?</p>