<p>Hola,</p>
<p>I have an interest in both schools, but i would prefer a strong undergraduate business education. HOWEVER, the cornell website/this board makes it seem like AEM is almost impossible to get into. </p>
<p>Would I be better off just applying to ILR? Should I utilize the alternate option, and go AEM (#1) and ILR (#2). Cornell is quite a reach for me as it is - I just don't want to put all the work in for nothing if I apply to an uber-competitive major.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>in my opinion, you shouldn't let how competitive a program determine where you want to apply. </p>
<p>remember: most likely, where ever you get in will probably be where you will end up for 4 years. if business is your dream, dont give it up just because ILR would be 'easier.' both colleges are realyl compeitive either way.</p>
<p>i was deciding between hotel and AEM, and i went with AEM b/c even though its alot harder, i didnt want to regret not at least trying.</p>
<p>i would go AEM primary, and ILR 2. However, if you are undecided, CAS wouldnt be a bad idea either.</p>
<p>i did Econ in CAS as my primary and AEM in CALS as my 2nd choice. but i really don't think i'm going to get into either... my grades are horrible. </p>
<p>i agree with the person above me. you should do AEM and the ILR.</p>
<p>do AEM as your primary, admissions will be able to see your true interests in a school and applying to an "easier" college will actually be more detrimental to getting in.</p>
<p>thanks mucho...is it a negative (this doesn't bother me, but I want to know) that I am double-dipping, so to speak, instead of focusing on one school to apply to?</p>
<p>possibly, depends how well you can write two different essays and make a genuine argument for each school.</p>