<p>So I want to go to Cornell's college of engineering but I realize its tougher to get into than the college of arts and sciences.
Since I'm interested in majoring in computer science, which is offered in both, can I apply to the college of engineering and if I don't get in, get differed to the college of arts and sciences?</p>
<p>You can simply apply to both colleges, designating Eng as primary, CALS as secondary. You specify this on the Cornell Supplement on CommonApp.</p>
<p>(I’m assuming you meant “deferred”, not “differed”.)</p>
<p>Remember that you have to write separate essays for each college.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>
<p>Okay thanks guys</p>
<p>It’s RARE that someone gets their second choice. That’s because your second choice is MANY other kids’ first choice. Research this carefully and make an educated plan. It’s important.</p>
<p>[Admissions</a> counts](<a href=“http://irp.dpb.cornell.edu/tableau_visual/1483]Admissions”>Undergraduate admissions - Institutional Research & Planning)
I don’t know why OP thinks it is easier to get into CAS than CoE. Based on the above graph, in 2012 17284 students applied to CAS and 2506 were accepted (14.5%), 9473 students applied to CoE and 1664 students were admitted (17.6%). On the other hand, there is probably more of self selection for CoE. I would think about what kind of education you want and apply to the school which would fit your personal goal.</p>