Two weeks ago I got a phone call from a current student in HumEc offering to answer any questions I had about the application process. The phone call lasted about 40 minutes and I think it went really well! I know this isn’t an interview because I had an alumni interview earlier in the process… Does anyone have any insight into this? Is this a good sign? I know that in previous years applicants have also gotten this call but I can’t tell what it means.
I have friends who do those phone calls. I think it’s exactly what they said it was: just an opportunity to ask a current student any questions, just like the alumni interview was a chance to ask an alumnus any questions.
do you know if they call every applicant? I’m confused as to why they would call this late in the process if an applicant wasn’t even being considered. I’m sure they’ve reviewed a good amount of applications at this point.
Every person that has received that phone call got accepted!! My daughter did 2 years ago. Congrats!
You’re in! Congrats!
So you’ve heard from multiple people who have gotten this call? 
@lisaol
I just talked to my friend who does the phone calls for CALS. She said that they call students after acceptances have already gone out and she talks to students who have shown potential interest in the major she represents. Human Ecology could do it differently, but it seems a little strange to me that Cornell would call certain accepted people ahead of acceptances.
@Ranza123 okay thank you for asking!
Is not receiving this call indicative of a R? 
Definitely not! There’s no evidence that I’ve seen of this really meaning anything. @wormholes
Yes!!! what is your major?
@cbschools I did a lot of research and spoke to many people about this phone call. My daughter got this call 2 years ago. She is a PAM major in Human ecology.
Wow, thank you for responding! I still don’t want to get my hopes up too much, but this has made me feel a bit more confident. I applied to major in Human Development, I was wary to get too excited because I am a deferred ED applicant. I’ll probably post my response on Thursday if you want to check back in then!
Good Luck!!!
Well, I got in! Hope this helps future applicants. I definitely think this phone call is indicative.
Hey are you guys all talking about this for regular decision? Or also transfer?
Regular
@lisaol Can you share your d career interests please. I want to do ED to PAM. I am undecided about my future career, but love PAM. What are the options after graduating?
Well, she wants to get a joint law/music business degree. She has changed her mind since enrolling. Initially, she wanted to study law.