<p>That's what I found on the web, I was like, waaat? But I've heard something like an "alumni meeting," and what is that? Some say you just have to wait for them to call you, if not, that's a bad sign. Is that true? Thank you!</p>
<p>They only do admission interviews for the Hotel and Architecture schools, but yes, they do alumni interviews. I just got my call last weekend. They call you once you’ve submitted your application. It took me about a week to get the call after I submitted my app, but I’m applying ED so I may have had a priority or something…
Oh, and an alumni meeting is just a meeting with someone who graduated from Cornell in your local area who sits down and talks to you about the school, your interests, etc. I’m pretty sure it’s not a criteria for admission, but it is “highly recommended” so it can probably help.</p>
<p>My son was admitted and he did not have an alumni meeting.</p>
<p>interviews will only help your application. it is totally fine if you do not have one. it is only required for certain schools, such as hotel and architecture (but i think arch isnt doing in person interviews anymore? weird…)</p>
<p>I had one. I went in and spoke to an alumni. It was set up like an interview so it was kind of an awkward atmosphere. The only standard interview question I was asked was “why cornell” and for the rest of it, I was asking questions. My interviewer was helpful in answering questions I had about my major and college life. </p>
<p>I am not sure if these interviews help but, I’m sure if I said something outrageous, my chances of admission would have decreased.</p>
<p>oh ok thank you guys! Now I’m not worried anymore. But I’m still kinda waiting for them to contact me, I submitted my application last…friday I believe, and now it’s Thursday. So still waiting…</p>
<p>Give it some time. I think I read somewhere they take like 2 weeks, and I was surprised to get mine in 1.</p>
<p>hm, matalpots i think its b/c ur applying for ED, they gotta do urs as quick as possible</p>