<p>Hey</p>
<p>For anyone who has been accepted into the engineering school or for anyone that is applying this year. I am wondering in your Why Engineering essay did you/do you have to talk about specifically why Cornell for engineering or can you just talk about your interest in engineering in general. </p>
<p>Thanks
ysbera</p>
<p>Again Merry Christmas!</p>
<p>Pretty sure that the majority of my essay dealt with my interest in engineering, but I added why Cornell towards the very end. I couldn't look at it again seeing as how I already submitted it, but that's the basic breakdown of my essay. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I pretty much talked about why a Cornell was a good fit for me. I also used student quotes from profiles and related it to my point.</p>
<p>I talked about how I could practically solve the problems in the Environment (i am doing Enviro Engineering) and how Cornells programs could better suit me to make my goals a reality.</p>
<p>i talked about my interest in engineering for the most part but i added a bit detail about why cornell engineering near the end...</p>
<p>We attended an Engineering info session this Fall. The admissions counselor stressed: If you can substitute any other college where you mention Cornell-you have not been specific enough. You need to stress why Cornell engineering. Do some research as to why Cornell Eng is for you-remember only the admissions people from Engineering are reading your essays! My son was accepted ED with great grades & stats (like the rest of you)-but just SAT I's in the high 600's. SAT II in the low 700'2. Typical extras, great recommendations. A few engineering extracurriculars in HS-nothing outrageous though (didnt invent a fuel efficient vehicle). Great essays that he wrote (they can tell). Very sincere. Spent a lot of time having his english teacher critique them. Did a lot of re-writes. The essay can really set you apart from the numbers. Good luck to all!</p>
<p>You need to dig down through the Cornell engineering Web site information to find some specific resources to write about. Mentioning a specific faculty name or two can't hurt, either. Specificity is crucial to convince them that you have a good understanding of why Cornell is the right school for you.</p>