<p>Hi, I'm debating whether or not to submit an application to Cornell because I'm interested in medicine, but I have not taken two SAT IIs for CAS. </p>
<p>How different are the Biological Sciences in each department? I'm looking into going to either Med School or Optometry School. </p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>CALS Biology and CAS Biology have identical requirements. The school requirements are a bit different (CALS’s are more life-science oriented and less breadth-oriented), but both programs are equally good. CALS may be slightly easier to get into, although I think CALS unlike CAS admits by major, so it might be equally difficult because Biology is a popular major. The biology program here is good, I would recommend it.</p>
<p>Thanks so much! Your response was perfect :)</p>
<p>No problem. For more information regarding the differences between the schools:
[College</a> Distribution Requirements | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences](<a href=“http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/degree-requirements/distribution/]College”>http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/degree-requirements/distribution/)
[Degree</a> Requirements](<a href=“http://as.cornell.edu/academics/degree-req.cfm]Degree”>http://as.cornell.edu/academics/degree-req.cfm)</p>
<p>(Note: If you’re a New York state resident, CALS is quite a bit cheaper so you should probably apply to that one.)</p>
<p>Unfortunately, I’m not a NY resident, but I’m expecting decent Fin. Aid. Thanks for the links!</p>