<p>Consider the academic programs in the school/college you indicated above. How will you utilize them to further explore your intended major or field of interest, or general academic interests if youre undecided?</p>
<p>What the hell do I write for this prompt? Do I just go to the school website, look up what opportunities they have and try to cram it all in there?</p>
<p>Or are they looking for something.</p>
<p>You're expected to do your own research on the school's program. Just use their website to find what you need.</p>
<p>It's not a hard question, all they're asking is why you're applying to Cornell, i.e. what do they have that other colleges don't. If you can't answer that, then you shouldn't apply.</p>
<p>hey I am not asking to be spoon fed information. </p>
<p>So basically all they want to know is if you've done your research?</p>
<p>Yea, pretty much. I really disliked writing that academic interest essay.</p>
<p>All I was saying is that it's asking why you chose Cornell. You have your reasons, so write them down. If you really want to go to Cornell because of x and y, then let them know. As long as they know that they can be a good fit for you and fulfill both your academic and personal needs, then it'll be that much easier for them to admit you. That's all.</p>