<p>Ok so I'm a rising senior really looking into Cornell's AEM (Applied Economics and Management) department, but I'm really confused about the application process. Is it a separate application from CALS? Or do I apply to CALS and then declare my major in the department? I'm most likely applying ED.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I'm also visiting in a week or two, what are fun things to do around Ithaca? (my parents took me to Cornell when I was a little kid. Well, they actually took me to go wine-tasting around the finger lakes region instead of frolicking around Ithaca, but i didn't even taste the wine for obvious reasons.)</p>
<p>under CALS, you pick the major(AEM) and then apply. I believe that from on-line application to Cornell, you will have to check the box for your intended major under the college of your choice.</p>
<p>and would that major be binding? say i get rejected from AEM but still want to do molecular bio in CALS as a second choice, can i still do that? (i know that you also apply to an alternative school. I'm thinking CAS for econ/bio for my alternative.)</p>
<p>cornell lets u pick the alternate college, but, only very strong applicants are considered for admission for 2nd choice college. I heard that only like 5% of the entire applicants last year were considered for this 'second' look at your application. I wouldn't count on it.</p>
<p>Cornell is a bit confusing sometimes... especially after they instituted the primary/alternate option.</p>
<p>In CALS you apply to the intended major. Even before the university started the primary/alternate choice - you were always able to apply to a second choice major within CALS. So if you were interested in pharmaceuticals as an AEM major, you can theoretically apply to Bio in CALS as a second choice major within CALS to satisfy your interest. You will need to write an additional essay. The major that you get accepted to is binding - you have start the transfer process with your advisor once you get to school. Each major and/or college has different requirements for transfer. It could take a year or so depending upon the major. It is easier to change your major within your college though. I'm rambling... it's hard to be clear when explaining the Big Red Tape! </p>
<p>Now - after applying to two majors in CALS, you are still able to use the primary/alternate choice to apply to a different college than CALS - and follow patlees88's advice.</p>
<p>If you are accepted ED to your alternate choice college, it is binding in compliance with your ED agreement.</p>