Cornell Transfer Case Study
Kennedy A.
- High School GPA: 3.6
- Standardized Test Score(s): Act 29; SAT N/A
- Year of Undergrad Student Applied: Junior
- College Major: Computer Science
- College GPA: 3.94
- Transferred To: Cornell
Background Story
As a first-generation college student, Kennedy faced numerous challenges in his journey to attend a top-tier university. Kennedy always had a passion for computer science and technology, but his high school did not offer any courses in these fields. Determined to pursue his dreams, Kennedy taught himself programming languages through online tutorials and built various applications in his spare time. Despite these accomplishments, his college application fell short of his targets, and he was initially rejected from his dream university. Undeterred, Kennedy decided to enroll at a local community college to gain more experience in computer science and bulletproof his profile before reapplying to university.
While studying at the community college, Kennedy realized that he lacked the mentorship and guidance he needed to make a competitive transfer application. He knew he needed a transfer consultant who could help him navigate the complex transfer process and highlight his unique experiences in his application. That’s when he reached out to Transfer Goat.
Results
Thanks to the personalized guidance provided by Transfer Goat, Kennedy was accepted to several elite institutions, including Cornell, Columbia Carnegie Mellon, and UC Berkeley. His essays and extracurriculars played a key role in his acceptance, showcasing his unique background, work ethic, and potential as a leader in his future communities and the field of computer science.
Transfer Goat Strategy
Coming to Transfer Goat, Kennedy had very raw extracurriculars: he had taught himself computer science in a first-generation background, but there was no impact. If he wanted to be admitted to an elite institution, he needed something to stand out from the competition. Over the course of the following year and a half, Kennedy worked with the Goat to develop a robust extracurricular profile in the EdTech sector, helping first-generation college students as well as serious involvement in various tech-related clubs on campus.
During their time together, The Goat worked closely with Kennedy to develop a compelling narrative that would showcase his passion for computer science and technology. Together, they crafted engaging essays that highlighted his unique background and demonstrated how his experiences had prepared him to excel in a top-tier university and how these universities would help him reach his goals.