<p>Are the chances of getting accepted in the partially state-funded Applied Economics and Management school in Cornell lower for international students than the other private-funded schools in Cornell? I was just wondering if AEM is like the UCs.</p>
<p>Yeah its usually kept at about 60% in state/40% oos so its harder for non in staters especially if your applying for fin aid.</p>
<p>cheers,
Mike</p>
<p>Actually, they ignore the distinction between in-state/out-of-state. The only reason you see that ratio is because there's a higher percentage of in-state applicants.
Also, admissions is completely need-blind, so, basically, none of your statement is true.</p>
<p>That's good to hear! Internationals count as OOS yes? I don't think I need aid though.</p>
<p>"Actually, they ignore the distinction between in-state/out-of-state. The only reason you see that ratio is because there's a higher percentage of in-state applicants.
Also, admissions is completely need-blind, so, basically, none of your statement is true."</p>
<p>Since when is cals need blind for internationals (for citizens yeah sure but not internationals) and its been stated before that the deans of the contract schools like to keep a 60/40 split otherwise NY legislature ( major funding!)would get angry. My statements are not untrue.</p>
<p>I could be wrong but id appreciate you posting links to the cornell site stating otherwise.</p>
<p>Cornell admission is not need-blind except for residents living in Canada, U.S., and Mexico. Period.</p>
<p>Internationals are not widely represented in state-funded schools @ Cornell.</p>
<p>Yeah heres a quote from an admit officer in the eng school. The contract schools (cals which includes AEM!!!!!) would have even less money for internationals.</p>
<p>"The financial aid process is a bit different for international students. Unfortunately, we have very limited financial aid for our international students. That is not to say that it isn't possible though. Most of the grant money we have is for students from the US, Canada, and Mexico."</p>
<p>Also i personally spoke with the ILR dean at my visit and she echoed my statements above (about the 60/40 split).</p>
<p>Cornell isn't need- blind to internationals... and it is more difficult to get into Cornell as an international student.</p>
<p>I'm also an international student...</p>
<p>Is economics the hardest one to apply?</p>
<p>This should be a "sticky" thread for the new high school kids who come on to these boards with misinformation:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/cornell-university/443048-how-hard-out-stater-get-accepted-into-cals.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/cornell-university/443048-how-hard-out-stater-get-accepted-into-cals.html</a></p>
<p>Oh, sorry. I didn't see the international part. My bad. The OOS-IS is still true though.</p>
<p>internationals aren't viewed as oos applicants. also, the contract colleges don't care if you're oos or instate, the admissions standard is the same for all. However, for internationals, the competition may be a bit more tough bc the international applicant pool, on average, is more qualified and also more crowded than domestic pool.</p>
<p>It's actually a misconception that the international pool is more qualified. Each pool has its own requirements, as curriculums outside the US tend to put emphasis on different areas. What's also interesting is that both domestics and internationals who i have talked to are under the impression that the others pool is stronger.</p>
<p>is the 60/40 split being applied to CALS as a whole or specifically to AEM?</p>
<p>There is no mandatory 60/40 split. Refer to post #10 on this thread ^^</p>
<p>Hm I'm a Canadian and considering applying to AEM...I wonder whether Cornell can still remain as generous as last year in financial aid to North American applicants.</p>