Could you post the link to the GT thread?
@marvin11
I applied for Computer Science, but I plan on double majoring in Mathematics (specifically with an emphasis on the applied) (Cornell has an excellent applied mathematics department despite not having an “applied” mathematics major, you can focus in applied math though within the math major), something my University does not have.
What major did you apply for, and why that major?
Honestly, Cornell has probably read College Confidential or otherwise discovered the transeval glitch. It doesn’t look like anybody on the spring 2016 transfer thread saw their transeval page change prior to being formally accepted.
@Key46001 Hey! I’m facing a very similar dilemma (if I’m accepted by Cornell) because I’d also be choosing between Vanderbilt (Econ) and Cornell (ILR). I go to a school in Chicago rn and its liberal with a capital L. I’m from the south too but I’ve moved around a bit. I’m moving also because I want a more intellectually diverse atmosphere as well, and what I know about Cornell is that it is just that! But I know that Vandy is a lot more conservative. Both schools are obviously gonna prepare you for Stanford (both are equally ranked at #15 in the U.S news rankings). What kind of FA are you receiving, because I think that should be an important factor, especially if you are preparing to go to grad school at Stanford.
@ishouldliveinslt Indeed my friend, i like your The national reference as well
@weirdfishes95 not to get sidetracked from obsessively refreshing blackboard for my chem exam grade and transeval.cornell.edu, but I saw them in ATL a few weeks ago and they didn’t play weird fishes and all i wanted was to sing the “EDDDDD” part with ed and 20,000 other weirdos like me oh well
@HopefulCollege95 I applied as a government major. my current college lacks resources for intended career path, political communication. Many of Cornell’s government professors have done research in this. Also I’m planning to go to law school.
Holy crap guys…this is really funny because I am dealing with the same decision… Like Vanderbilt Econ or Cornell? Gosh we should all start a chat or something haha…I honestly feel like Vandy is just so hard to get into like its lower acceptance rate than Cornell so that really gets me excited. Sometimes I feel as though Cornell is a bit isolated and extremely cold idk what to do though… what are your guys’s thoughts?
has anyone heard back from the college of human ecology?
@ILRmaybe Still cant find mind for ILR 
@bobsmith5101 Well, Cornell is Ivy League if we’re gonna talk about prestige. I’d definitely say it has more name recognition than Vanderbilt (if that stuff is important to you). Both are obviously excellent schools and you can’t really go wrong with either, however if I’m accepted to Cornell then (even though it would be a hard decision) I think I’d lean towards going there. Especially with the kind of stuff that I want to do (investment banking or consulting), I feel like Cornell has an edge on Vanderbilt.
@Mastodon97 haha i feel like we are exactly the same, I want to do IB etc… lol! But ya I know what you mean because it is more of a core target for banks although I still feel like Vandy would be fine you know? Like I don’t think we’d have much trouble getting into IB from vandy…what do you think?
Don’t you also want to think about like quality of life though? I have heard it is dreary there all the time and why is cornell ranked so depressing I do not understand
@bobsmith5101 why did you apply to human ecology if you want to do IB. Not trying to be discouraging, but firms will recruit at Cornell but heavily at Econ CAS and AEM.
@bobsmith5101 Lol we might be the same person. Are you doing econ at Cornell though? Because I’m actually applying in the ILR school, just because I found the field really interesting. I have to say that I have a lot of research (essentially time wasted on the internet) looking through various forums and I’d have to say that Cornell is definitely a lot easier than Vanderbilt when it comes to placement on Wall Street. Vanderbilt is regarded as a “semi-target” for i-banks and it wouldn’t be that hard to get a job placement, especially in the Mid-West (Chicago). But if you want to work for the bulge brackets (Morgan Stanley, UBS, Goldman Sachs) you would definitely have an advantage being at Cornell as opposed to Vanderbilt. Bottom line is that though it would be not that difficult from Vanderbilt, it would be A LOT easier at Cornell.
@bobsmith5101 And yes I’d definitely agree that Vanderbilt has probably a more livelier atmosphere because of the proximity to the city. But I’m sort of attracted to the New England winter lifestyle so i don’t think it would be that big of a problem for me 
@Mastodon97 just because you go to Cornell doesn’t mean Investment banks will look at you. Firms will recruit for AEM, econ, mathematics, and engineers. They won’t recruit as heavily at ILR unless you are applying as HR, SHA, CALS, and human ecology
@Dontskipthemoose Isn’t it possible to switch schools once you are admitted to Cornell? I might end up doing that If I can foresee that going to an IB or a consulting firm will be hard. Either way, I don’t think it will be hard because I’ve spoken to many ILR grads and they all do a variety of different careers, which does include ib and consulting.
@Mastodon97 It isn’t impossible to get hired in finance, but many ILR grads will work in IB firms in the HR department rather than as analysts. It is probably possible to switch into finance if you end up getting an MBA.
@Dontskipthemoose lol I have zero interest in working in human resource, but do you know if it is possible to switch schools at Cornell after you’re admitted?
@ILRmaybe Nah, not using it as a gateway. Genuinely interested in the field and am probably gonna graduate in the school if admitted. I just like keeping my options open.