Transfer after freshman year affect on ib recruiting

Hey guys.

Currently a freshman at Vanderbilt. Currently hold an offer to transfer into Cornell ILR as a sophomore. If I decide to leave, I would also be applying to other top schools.

All else equal (in terms of social life), is transferring into a school that does a decent amount better (Cornell or better) for ib worth it in terms of chance of breaking in. How much does networking/joining clubs during freshman year have an impact.

Thanks.