<p>So Cornell seems to have the same bio and society major in three schools, CAS, CALS and HEC. Does it make a difference which one my child applies to? 2 are state granted and CAS is not. Can't they cross over in classes? We haven't been able to see any real difference between the schools and the major within the school. Anyone have suggestions!?!? Thanks!</p>
<p>The major is basically the same in each school. You’ve probably seen on their page where it says “NOTE: Students in the Colleges of Human Ecology and Agriculture and Life Sciences are provisionally admitted to the major during their freshman year (or as transfer students). Full acceptance is contingent upon submission of an application during the sophomore year.” </p>
<p>There are definitely differences among the three schools, though. There is a larger language requirement for CAS, for example. You should look up the graduation requirements for each school and compare them. Also, if you think your child might end up double-majoring, or switching majors, consider which other majors would be available within the school. (Internal transfer from say CALS to HEC is possible, but you might as well avoid it if you can.)</p>
<p>I’m a biology and society major in CALS and have not encountered much of a difference in terms of my friends in the other schools. The language and Arts requirements are different in CAS, and I know that CALS accepts the most AP credits out of the three. Besides that most classes count for CALS, HumEC and CAS credits. The application to the major is not hard, they just want to know that you have thought about your education years and are dedicated to the major. It is a very flexible major and you can take a broad number of courses based on your interests.</p>