<p>" As I go about withdrawing my applications to MIT and other prestigious universities, I begin to feel the SLIGHTEST tinge of insecurity about one thing: the fact that Cornell is statistically the easiest Ivy to get into. I know it's such an oxymoron - an EASY Ivy to get into. What was the acceptance rate last year, 19%? "</p>
<p>I am at a loss for words. If this really bothers you this much then just call up Cornell admissions and tell them that you are not going to attend Cornell because of their high admissions rate. All of you who live by the rankings IMO are ignorant of the qualities that make a school good. Cry me a river just be glad CORNELL ACCEPTED YOUR UNGRATEFUL %SS. boo hoo and by the way I got in with a 28 ACT</p>
<p>To the OP: In life, you are always going to come up against people who may question, deride, or in some way look down upon the decisions you make, whether it's the college you choose, the career path you take, the person you marry, etc. Guess what? Those are their issues, and they only become yours to the extent you allow it. You have done some soul searching and have worked hard to pursue a dream. Maybe you are concerned that the dream won't live up to what you have imagined. Then again, maybe it will...or maybe it will be something entirely different! Go out there and explore the world, explore your choices, and make a difference. Congrats on your acceptance to Cornell!</p>