Biological Engineering: COE vs CALS?

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<p>Hi all ^^"</p>

<p>I am a prospective Cornell applicant for the class of 2015 and I am thinking about majoring in biological engineering. </p>

<p>Problem is, the major is offered at both CALS and COE. Just have a few quick questions about applying...</p>

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<li><p>Ok, whats the difference? lol
(Yes, i know in COE you remain undecided until sophomore year)</p></li>
<li><p>What's the difference in the application process? Is there an advantage in applying to one over the other? Higher acceptance rate? </p></li>
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<p>Does one college look for specific things over the other college? Specifically, how does "fit" "interest" + "academic stats" weigh in at each college's decision -- is there a difference?</p>

<p>ie. applying to biological engineering, CALS looks for "fit" and "interest" in an application more so than COE. COE cares about gpa and test scores more so than CALS? Anything like that? (even if its subtle)</p>

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<li>Are the opportunities and required classes different if you are in COE or CALS for the same major?</li>
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<p>Note: I am a new york state resident, but for the sake of argument, tuition is not a factor </p>

<p>Hopefully someone affiliated with the colleges or is familiar with the situation can answer? lmao <_<"</p>

<p>thanks!</p>

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<p>I’d ask whether you’re more interested in the biological aspect or the engineering aspect.</p>

<p>You may find that you don’t really like biological engineering, but that you’re more interested in another type of engineering or more interested in just regular biology. If you prefer one side more, I’d recommend applying to that school just in case you decide not to go with BEE.</p>

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<p>I think bioengineering is a minor at Cornell, so you have to have another major. It looks possible to have it as a minor with a biology major if you prefer CALS.</p>

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<p>[Biological</a> Engineering Major at Cornell, COE](<a href=“Cornell Engineering Majors | Cornell Engineering: A Virtual Visit”>Cornell Engineering Majors | Cornell Engineering: A Virtual Visit)</p>

<p>[Biological</a> Engineering Major at Cornell, CALS](<a href=“http://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/bee/degree-programs/undergraduate/ugrad-bioeng.cfm]Biological”>http://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/bee/degree-programs/undergraduate/ugrad-bioeng.cfm)</p>

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<p>^i think biomedical engineering is a minor, but biological engineering is a major (confusing i know lol)</p>

<p>Thanks for your input! I think i may be more interested in the engineering aspect – not sure yet, but is there still any difference in the application process? (Question #2) o_o" just wondering</p>

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<p>If you are NY state resident then go with CALS as you get a big break in tuition. CALS is not an endowed college like COE.</p>

<p>There are some minor differences in graduation requirements between CALS and COE Biological Engineering.</p>

<p>CALS and COE may have a different policy on accepting AP Credits.</p>

<p>In COE, you can consider minoring in another engineering field e.g. Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering.</p>

<p>Best place to find out all the differences is to call Biological Engineering Advising or simply advising or either schools.</p>