Hi, I am a sophomore at Santa Monica College a community college in Santa Monica, California. My ambition is to transfer to Cornell University as a Government major. By the end of this semester I will complete all lower division major class requirements.
I have a 4.0 GPA.
I am an officer in an honor society called Phi Theta Kappa.
I intern in a prominent Los Angeles City Councilman's office.
Consequently, I sit on the Transportation Committee and Affordable Housing Committee of a community organization called the Empowerment Congress.
I hold the position of "Commissioner of Community Relations" in the Associated Student Body.
Can anyone please guide me here. Do I have a good chance of geeting in? What else should I be doing?
Thank you so much!
2006-10-25 11:38:22 · 5 answers · asked by Jon 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Hey, I transferred to Cornell from a Community College two years ago (i'm a senior now) Your info looks great. The thing that will get you in is your essays and rec letters. Make sure you convey to them that you have clear goals, and that Cornell will help you acheive those goals. Also, ignore that comment the other poster said about retaking the SATs. Once you're a sophomore in college, it really doesn't make a difference to retake them. They look at your SATs, but they don't count as much as the college transcript and essays. Good Luck!!!!!!!
2006-10-28 13:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by el nombre 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sound pretty good! I have a friend that transfered from a 2 year school in CA to Cornell. He also new at least 3 others that had done the same. Based on that I would say Cornell knows the Cali system, and will definitely pay attention to you. Go ahead and apply! But apply to other 4 year schools too...you never know what can happen with Ivies.
2006-10-25 11:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by stopspucks88 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course you have a good chance. Great credentials. Cornell's worry will be that SM's courses aren't the same, or aren't as tough, as its courses. Reassure them.
Unless you got a killer score the first time, take the SATs again.
Be real clear in your own mind why you want Cornell. They will ask.
Can you visit? If so, do it.
If you have to interview with a Cornell alum locally, act as if you were back there.
(When you correspond with them, use a spell checker!)
2006-10-25 12:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by OR1234 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It can't hurt to try! 4.0 GPA is great. Hope you get what you're looking for!
2006-10-25 11:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Apply and see what happens.
2006-10-25 11:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋