When I left home in August to begin college, my enthusiasm was at an all-time high. Coming from a small high school, I was excited for the plethora of new opportunities and people that I would be exposed to, in both academic and social settings. Upon careful reflection, Villanova has not met my needs and desires, and I hope to regain my initial enthusiasm by transferring. My experience at Villanova has certainly provided me with some of the opportunities that...

When I originally entered college, my mind was set on majoring in Finance. However, at my current institution’s business school, majors cannot be declared until sophomore year, which has given me time to explore the different business specializations through introductory courses. Although my focus is still Finance, I have realized that there is no way to fully separate these specializations as ultimately they are intertwined. As a result of this epiphany, I believe Cornell’s Applied Economics and Management...

My parents insisted upon using a counselor who helped my friend's sister with her applications. I had already researched a great deal about schools and the admissions process on my own but the counselor did provide something helpful - brutal honesty....

Cornell didn't have an interview but other schools such as Princeton, Penn, and Brown had them. They are casual (two in-person, one on the phone) but you should prepare to answer common questions...

Do not settle for a weak SAT or ACT score, especially if you're unhooked (not an URM, not a legacy, not first-gen, not recruited). In order to get into top schools with no hooks, you need...

Volunteer work (especially creating your own project), internships, and research jobs. If you're up for it, creating your own business is a great experience too. I wouldn't...

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I would have taken the ACT...

If you're looking to transfer, its best to do so for your sophomore year as programs are more flexible in terms of still graduating in 8 semesters. Knowing you want to transfer earlier is always better, as you can then set out to make a plan. No matter how much you don't like your current school (hopefully its not too much!), you will need to get involved there. Succeeding in transfer admissions, especially to schools you were rejected at before, involves excelling academically and...

Certain majors are easier to get into at Cornell than others. ILR and the Hotel school are known for having less rigorous objective admission standards, but focus more on fit. Additionally, if you're a NY state resident, you may get a...

I actually reached out to the admissions department and asked if I could speak with a current student in my major when...