<p>For current students or anyone who knows current students, please…just a few questions:</p>
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<li>What are students like? How happy are students here?</li>
<li>What was the deciding factor of Cornell for you, and now that you go there what is your favorite thing about it?</li>
<li>Would someone interested in business be able to tell me about the program Cornell offers?</li>
<li>Does the schoolwork/atmosphere create a lot of pressure? </li>
<li>How are the career services in terms of internships and job placement?</li>
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<p>Just looking for some insight. Thank you so much!</p>
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<li>Showed my friend this thread of my questions and she wanted me to ask- how much does legacy effect admissions decisions?</li>
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<p>I am not technically a student yet; I’ll be starting in a few weeks. However, I’ve lived in Ithaca my whole life so I can provide some sense of the atmosphere here. It’s a really cool, fun, beautiful town that’s pretty laid-back but also an extremely tight-knit community. Students (from Cornell, Ithaca College, and the community college) comprise approximately half of Ithaca’s population, so it is a really student-driven place. The younger generation really controls Ithaca (our mayor is 27 years old and amazing!) and I think that contributes a lot to the atmosphere here. </p>
<p>Also, as far as legacies go, I don’t know exactly how much they factor into admissions decisions, but I am a third-generation legacy and I got in, if that means anything (it doesn’t really).</p>
<p>Feel free to message me if you have any more questions about Ithaca! I’d love to answer them! </p>
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<li>All of my friends are happy here, but I’m sure there are unhappy students too. For me, I am blissfully happy everyday, just chilling in the libraries when it’s snowing or walking to class and seeing 20 good friends. It’s amazing. Everyone is interesting and unique – and good looking!</li>
<li><p>Cornell was my number one by the time Ivy Day rolled around, and I think it was the atmosphere and passion of the students. Everyone you meet is really passionate about something. The culture of the different colleges is super cool also! You can literally find ANYTHING or any group on campus. I honestly think the people who are discontent just haven’t tried hard enough. It’s a big school, you can find your niche somewhere. And if you get involved in things you’re interested in, you’ll meet people. A lot of my friends are in my major. </p></li>
<li><p>LOL. Cornell business students attract the top recruiters. It’s honestly the best option of the Ivy League after Wharton and HYP. You should research this online, really, this information is easily accessible. It’s called Applied Economics and Management, or AEM in the CALs school. Also the Hotel School of Administration and the Industrial and Labor Relations program both feed into top firms. Many engineering students (OR esp) go to business. Cornellians are among the most desired business candidates in the WORLD. I would research AEM, ILR, Hotel, and engineering programs to find which one best suits you. </p></li>
<li><p>Depends. If you’re in AEM, ILR, or Hotel, lol no. You feel pressured to put yourself out there, get amazing internships, etc.,. I never felt overwhelmed or that I was even working, but then again I was interested in all my classes. I go out all the time and manage to make Dean’s list, no problem. </p></li>
<li><p>They’re fantastic. </p></li>
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<p>Not sure about legacies; I’m not an admission counselor, but from what I’ve heard it significantly increases you’re chances. </p>
<p>For legacy to matter, it is best during ED. Many schools have the same sentiment - use it or lose it. Most legacies apply ED to show their love.</p>