<p>I'm an AEM fan so any questions ask it here. I'm actually a GT...but I've done extensive research on AEM and I can dispell myths, etc...
So ask me questions. I was in the same position last year.</p>
<p>on a side note:</p>
<p>Did you know that AEM accept 60% from NY only and divide the rest among the the other regions. </p>
<p>I believe from the South this past year only 6 was accepted and how many states are there in the south? More than 6 definitely. So you do the math. lol</p>
<p>If you get waitlisted, I will give you tips to get you on the GT list hopefully:-)</p>
<p>approx how many california residents get in?</p>
<p>does aem give an edge to ny residents... i thot all cornell colleges do not factor residence into admission decision?</p>
<p>what does aem look at the most in an applicant during admission process?</p>
<p>if im going ed and im from CA... will this help me?</p>
<p>I have the regional division but I have to find that again so I will post upon finding it. However, this will give you a general idea:</p>
<p><a href="http://business.aem.cornell.edu/overview/index.htm#quick%5B/url%5D">http://business.aem.cornell.edu/overview/index.htm#quick</a></p>
<p>go to quick facts and you will see that 60% are from NY state. The reason is because AEM is in CALS which is the public sector of Cornell (they receive fundings from NY state). Thus there is a cutoff that they must accept from NY. If I'm not wrong it was like 50%.</p>
<p>When I applied last year, I did not know this fact. If I had know I would've done differently (I can't really tell you what you ca do differently b/c I would be telling you to take the path which Cornell does not recommend..you have to think about what this is)...It's your call though.</p>
<p>It's not an edge rather a requirement.</p>
<p>For ED since CALS is rolling the best advice I would give you is submit it as early as possible, perhaps the first day you can submit...the later the worst chance you will have.</p>
<p>The most they are looking for is definitely leadership qualities and other unique things about you instead of grades or scores (I know ppl w/ 2100 who got in but 2300 did not get in). You have to emphasize the unique qualities you have (for example, being president of SGA does not really constitue as much as something extremely unique though good. However conducting a fundraising drive for underprivileged children, for example, would be unique)</p>
<p>You also have to incorporate this into your essay:</p>
<p>Why do I want to do business? Do business people simply make money or is there another aspect of them? Remember, Cornell is one of the most social institution in the ivy league.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>I accidentally was able to find the regional division again. Here it is: </p>
<p><a href="http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/undergraduate/06profiles/cornell1.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/undergraduate/06profiles/cornell1.htm</a></p>
<p>Canada: 6
Mid Atlantic US: 6
Midwest US: 6
Northeast US: 66
South US: 4
Southwest US: 3
US Possessions and territory: 0
West US: 6</p>
<p>These are the number of people who actually enrolled. The number that got in would be give and take 15 more from northeast and about 2 more from each regional division. </p>
<p>Just think about it: AEM is the hardest sector of CALS to get into--it's like getting into an elite group lol...wish you the best.</p>