@KD94025, PE 1100, Beginning Swimming.
[Swim</a> Test - Cornell University](<a href=“http://swimtest.cornell.edu/]Swim”>http://swimtest.cornell.edu/) has plenty of good info about the test, as does [Physical</a> Education, Phys Ed, Cornell University](<a href=“Physical Education | Cornell University”>Physical Education | Cornell University). The latter is also good if you’re curious what PE options there are.
Hello everyone. I am a current Cornell student (just finished my first year!) and here to put the rumor to rest.
Yes, there is a swim test. You usually take it during orientation week or shortly after. If you went to summer camp or have basic swimming education, I promise it is NOT THAT HARD! I was worried at first, but I took it and I realize I didn’t have to be. Let me preface this by saying I have never been a strong swimmer/treader and I have awful endurance and I still passed.
You have to swim 3 lengths of the pool. I know, it sounds like a lot, but the length of the pool didn’t seem all that long to me. The first lap is on your front, any stroke. The second lap is on your back, any stroke. The third length can be any stroke front or back. Make sure you don’t crash into the lane lines. Those are the only rules. You don’t have to do flip turns and you can take as long as you want. Then you hop out and they scan your ID if you passed. If not, you take beginning swimming for one semester.
The gym requirement is legit. Most people get it done their first year (you take one 1-credit PE class each semester freshman year) and then take classes later on for fun. There is a wide array. Personally, I took Yoga one semester and Cardio-Kickboxing another semester… but there are options like massage, rock climbing, weight training, spinning, and a variety of outdoor education ones available on the weekends. There is a fee for each gym class that is for credit, but if you get a gym membership (actually a really good investment because it’s cheaper than most sports clubs or gyms I go to, especially if you go 2-3 times a week) you can go to any of the free classes offered at various times a day at the different athletic centers.
Hope that helped!
Is it good to have fake ids at Cornell?
Also, whats the sorority/frats like?
Usually, people start going to bars junior year/late soph year so it might be useful to have a fake. It’s probably better to have one than not have one. There are a couple places that have gotten more strict though, so try to get a fake that isn’t too bad. If you’re into greek life, it become a big part of your life mainly freshman and sophomore year. Most of the open parties are hosted by frats. I would definitely recommend rushing, even if you’re not sure about the greek scene! It’s honestly really fun and you meet a lot of people because of it.
Transfers DO NOT have to take any gym classes or pass the swim test (figured I’d state it, since someone above asked about it).
Do I need to submit tax forms if I never worked? I already submitted my parents’.
For any current Cornell student: I have a question about dorm selection. I applied and was accepted ED to Cornell (yes!). I recently learned that freshmen don’t get to choose which dorm they’re assigned to, and I’m concerned that if I’m not placed in the North Quad (Townhouses or Low Rises, or even any Program Houses), then I’m going to miss out on a crucial social aspect of Cornell. I also feel as though if I’m not placed in Donlon, Dickson, Mews, or CKB, then I’ll be socially isolated in general. Can anyone provide me with information or testimony that can counter this?
My parents both went here (dad: undergrad/grad; mom: grad). If I apply to Cornell RD, is the advantage I get mute? Is legacy status only considered ED? I’m kind of panicking right now. I have no idea where I will get in regular, and I’m having trouble narrowing and expanding my college list.
-concerned Princeton deferree
to movieman706:
all freshmen are given housing on north.
generally, donlon is consider “the” social dorm. otherwise, i find that the closeness of the dorm/floor/block depends on the cohesiveness of the people who end up living there. i live in court-kay-bauer, and the social atmosphere from floor to floor varies.
what does it mean some schools are contract?
Last year daughter of my best friend, Cornell undergrad alumna, was accepted RD for the College of Engineering. Two other legacy friends were rejected but rebounded well, one is a UVA now. Legacy does matter at Cornell but possibly female in engineering was critically helpful in the successful case. Legacy matters even in RD but Hooks really help.
The Ad Com who addressed an A&S Info session summer before last came right out and announced that if one’s application should need the consideration granted by legacy status, one should apply ED. Those were not her exact words, but the message was that the ED halo or nudge, or whatever one wants to call it, is considered during the ED round.
nervedoctor—the female Eng admission advantage is significant. I have no info on the stats of male vs. female Eng admits, but 10.8% of males were admitted and 28% of females were admitted. Cornell is trying to get to 50/50 in their Eng school and move closer each year.
Since we already received our financial aid packages, do we still need to submit the FAFSA?
Yes, bojl95, you still need to submit FAFSA as well as re-submit CSS Profile once 2013 taxes are completed (I don’t remember the deadline, but it’s posted on the website). The FA package we receive now is an estimate based on 2012 and for some families, those numbers change from year-to-year.
Well, I am sufficiently scared of the Engineering school now. Is it all work, or is there still some time for fun?
There is no reason to be scared, instead you should be excited. If you manage your time well there is ample free time (more so than high school, even).
There is also no reason why you can’t have fun while doing engineering work.
Thanks, that’s what I was hoping to hear.
Also, Cornell College isn’t the undergraduate branch of Cornell University. Had to throw this one in here after getting numerous thoroughly confusing college spam emails from the College. 
Does anyone know if Cornell is need blind to internationals? I mean they say they are need blind but in my country I barely see people getting in who apply for aid to Cornell.
hey guys! chance me?
Applying: SHA
Current School: Boston College
Current GPA: 4.0
Credits: 36
High School GPA: 3.95 (I was 3rd in my graduating class out of 700
SAT score: m: 620 cr:670 writing: 730 (2020)
EC: Debate (In hs i was ranked 3rd in my event), Business Club, Philanthropic Volunteering
I also worked at a retail store & restaurant in hs to gain hospitality experience!