CornellTransfer
CornellTransfe,
Cornell
B.S., Computer Science, , Computer and Information Studies, , Economics, , Psychology
I'm a New Yorker attending Cornell after transferring from BU
Features Included
2
Essays
2
Schools
7
Scores
0
Advice
3
ECs
2
Sports

Background

Hometown Dobbs Ferry, New York
GenderMale
EthnicityWhite Non-Hispanic
AdmissionTransfer
Class of
English First Language Yes
Other Language(s) Spoken Italian

Results, Essays, and Advice

Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
  • Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)
  • Boston University (Boston, MA)
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Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)

Applied for a B.S. in Computer Science

Accepted and Enrolled Legacy: No

School Specific Essays

School Specific Advice

More Essays

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Personal Statement
481 Words
Failure experience
There are many factors to address in my desire to transfer to Cornell University. That being said, I feel it is important to mention that Boston University, my current school, does not seem like the right fit for me. As a student, I am looking for more of a community feel as well as a more defined campus. I have also realized while living in Boston, that I want to be in a quieter setting, and a large city just...
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Supplemental Essay “Why us” school essay
516 Words
If given the chance to attend Cornell University, I would like to major in the area of Information Science. I have always considered myself a very technical and mathematically oriented person, this I feel, has drawn my interests towards Computer Science. However, at the same time I have also developed interests in other fields, such as Economics, Psychology, and Cognitive Studies. Over the course of my first semester, I realized that I want a program which incorporates Computer Science with...
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General Admissions Advice

High School Performance

GPA
3.80
(no specification of weighting)
Rank
Top 1%
 
High School TypePublic

Test Scores

Highest SAT
1350
on 1600 scale
Highest SAT
1900
 
SAT Score Details
 
Original SAT Score1900

AP / IB Classes and Scores

Details6 classes and scores

Sports

SportsCross Country, Track & Field

Extracurriculars

ActivitiesMath Team, Film, Science Club/Team
Elaborate on Extracurriculars or Work

Experience & Awards

How Spent Summers
Volunteer Experiences
Awards Received
Application Additional Materials

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