@oldfort I have already been admitted. Just wanted to know at what score can they start thinking of rescinding my acceptance.
@ibandcollege I’m not too familiar with the IB program, so I can’t give you much advice there.
Hey, I’m applying to CALS RD as a Biological Sciences Major! How difficult is getting into CALS Bio in contrast to CAS Bio? I do show a lot of interest in the sciences especially biology as I’ve taken classes such as Honors and AP Bio, Honors and AP Chem, and STEMworks. In addition, I am the founder and president of a Biology and Chemistry club. Sad thing is, I just don’t have research experience or volunteer experience (at hospitals, laboratories, etc.) to help explain how I developed my interest, and I tend to find many essays where they write about how students pursued their interests in these ways.
I live in Hawaii with my guardian, and my mother lives in NY state. That makes me a NY state resident, yes? If so, I do have a higher chance at CALS, as they reserve seats for NY state residents?
@Amyleeal I believe the difference between CALS and CAS Bio in terms of admissions is that when you apply to CALS, you apply as a specific major whereas all CAS students are undeclared majors. My perspective is that by applying to CALS as a Bio major, you have a much better opportunity to show and pursue your passions because you will have to show how you fit into that specific major rather than a college as a whole. If you’re really passionate about one focused area, then you’ll be a much better fit for CALS. If you’re more passionate about a broad education, then CAS maybe a better fit for you. I’m not going to say what’s easier because they’re both difficult to get into and both look for different types of students.
Regarding ECs and research, there are a decent number of students accepted with some to significant research background, and many students like me who have no research background. Research isn’t make-or-break for your application. However, a large number of students have at some point done volunteer work not necessarily related to their academic interests. This probably won’t affect your application significantly, but it may have a small impact since volunteer work is more readily accessible for HS students. I’d say don’t sweat it too much with either of those two because you can definitely display passion in ways that don’t involve research or volunteerism like your hobbies, what you do in your spare time, or even what inspires you. I think you founding that club says a lot about your interests.
For residency status, you should contact the Office of Financial Aid when they’re open because residency status deals with your tuition. They’ll give you a more reliable answer because I haven’t heard of such a situation. My best guess is that you’re not considered a resident since you don’t physically live in NY. Lastly, Cornell does not reserve spots for NY State residents like UNC does although a large majority of students are from NY. State funded colleges are meant to only give NY State residents a break in tuition.
I do have volunteer experience in tutoring human trafficking victims (with T-visas), but I haven’t really volunteered in activities where I could pursue my passion for developmental bio! Hopefully this doesn’t really hurt me much, because Hawaii really doesn’t offer many resources as we are a pretty small state with only a handful universities and community colleges. -sigh-
Thank you though, I feel more at ease!
My kid was in the IB program. Where she got lower IB score, she just didn’t get college credits for them. She went to an American International school, so she did receive letter grades as well as IB scores. Cornell only considered her letter grades. On the other hand, iff you only get IB scores as your grades then I wonder if Cornell would look at your final transcript unfavorably if you should get IB scores equivalent to a C or D.
Hello @IndoorCloud25, I was accepted to Cornell HumEc ED recently, and I was wondering whether Cornell freshman frequently meet upper class men (ex: sophomores) in buildings like the HumEc or just anywhere else? I know an upperclassman who went to my school and is currently attending Cornell. I was hoping that I could be able to meet that person face-to-face when I get to Cornell because we have never communicated online.
What does this mean on the guarenteed transfer requirements page? “Students who know now that they do not want to transfer to their Transfer Option major should forgo the
Transfer Option and apply as an external transfer applicant. The Selection Committee will take into
consideration that they were granted a Transfer Option to another major”
@seniorlife555 Many freshmen won’t know many upperclassmen when they arrive on campus, but some will have friends who are upperclassmen. Meeting new upperclassmen is not difficult since some might be undergrad TAs or even classmates in upper level classes and even some lower level ones. If you want to meet someone you know face-to-face, the best way to get in contact with him or her is to go onto the Cornell website and search their name in the search bar. That’ll give you their NetID, which you can use to send an email to the person. Otherwise the best alternative is to find them in the Cornell Facebook group, friend them, and message them.
@themaltesefalcon When you apply to CALS (I’m assuming this because I found it on CALS’ website), you are required to apply to a certain major. If you are not admitted in the Fall, but are offered a guaranteed transfer option, you have the ability to reapply as a transfer and get guaranteed admission. However, the guaranteed admission is only to the major that you applied to since you apply to a major in CALS. If you decide to change your major from that of the major you selected when you received the GT option, Cornell wants you to apply as a regular external transfer instead, but they will distinguish you from regular external transfers in that your noted as having given GT option to another major.
Here’s an example to better understand. Say I apply to CALS as a HS student and I choose Biometry as my major. On RD decision day I find out that I wasn’t accepted, rejected, or waitlisted, but given the option to transfer next spring with 100% guarantee of admission as a Biometry major. I go through with that option and attend a state school for the fall semester and find out I want to be an AgSci major. Since I’m a GT for Biometry at Cornell, accepting the transfer would make me a Biometry major. I want to study AgSci though, so instead of taking the GT, I reapply through the external transfer process as an AgSci major. The adcom sees I reapply as a different major and reconsider me for admission with the note that I received a GT, but this doesn’t mean I have a 100% chance of getting in like the GT would normally give.
@IndoorCloud25 Oh thanks! I was also curious about how the dorms were like. So, for example, if I chose a triple room dorm, how would the structure look like?
@seniorlife555, dorm rooms are all arranged slightly differently. If you go to the student life section of the Cornell website, you can actually take a panoramic look of singles, doubles, triples etc.
http://living.sas.cornell.edu/live/wheretolive/residencehalls/index.cfm
I submitted 9:30 pacific time. That’s alright right? Since it’s past midnight eastern time?
Commonapp said it was, but I couldn’t find any information on Cornell’s website
I submitted my application on December 23rd and have yet to receive an email saying that it was received. Has anyone received their applicant ID yet?
If there is a green check your fine.
@Portishead31 I sent mine in the 28th and received the email with the app ID the next day.
Just relax everyone! Submitting an application during the holiday season means everything will take longer than during normal operation hours. After all, the admissions officers and administration get a break during the holidays too.
Does anyone know what the admitted students days consist of?
I have a CAAAN interview this saturday.
Anyone know anything about it?