<p>I know this thread has already been done but I still want to know what you think. </p>
<p>I have been accepted early decision but recently have been notified that I have been selected as a Cornell Tradition Fellow. On April 18th Cornell is holding a information session for the Commitment Programs.</p>
<p>However. It is a five hour drive to Ithaca and my mom doesn't want to go. I would have to miss two days of school, and we don't really have the money to stay overnight.</p>
<p>Should I just forget Cornell Days or should I take this as a chance to explore the campus on my own? Is this worth the effort?</p>
<p>Cornell Days is a great program and would give you a chance to explore Cornell quite a bit, but you can really find out everything you want or need to know by phone/email/reading the websites, as well as once you get to campus for Orientation. Are you mostly interested in more information about Tradition? Or other aspects, as well?</p>
<p>You can stay on campus with a student who will host you. My daughter loved doing it last year.</p>
<p>^^That's true, but there are a limited number of student hosts for each night - registration for Cornell Days opened at 8am today, so if you are interested in an overnight stay, you should register as soon as possible.</p>
<p>I mostly wanted to know about Tradition but I have decided to no go because it would take a way from my current school work. I would have to miss two or more days. I'm planning on arriving a day early. While I know that's not the authentic experience to visiting when the school is 100% in session, I think the chance to explore around campus before most people arrive on the 22nd is best. And cheaper. maybe? it's also less of a hasslebecause my brother and my mother would have to take of work for me to go.</p>
<p>If you are not going to be able to make it to campus for Cornell Days, but still want to chat with some current students, I would call the admissions office for the college to which you were accepted. They should be able to arrange a phone call conversation.</p>
<p>Same with the Tradition office.</p>
<p>For Tradition students, expect to get a phone call from an alum in your geographic area once the Ivy League blackout is lifted. Most areas of the country have Tradition alums acting as ambassadors for the program.</p>
<p>Thanks that helps a lot.</p>