<p>Question about the first essay:
Should I write about just one of my interests (engineering, computer programming, and so on), or should I try to cover a few (programming, languages & linguistics, classical music, art and design, etc.) ? I'm applying to the school of engineering and hope to major in engineering, but there are actually a lot of things I'm interested in besides tech., and I'm afraid that along with the rest of my application, I'll come across as having a one-track mind.</p>
<p>Any suggestions on what to write for the second essay?</p>
<p>u want to do Engineering as ur major, rite?</p>
<p>i don't c whats the problem...concentrate ur app on engineering and make a brief mention abt ur other interests in a few words...but don't make it a resume</p>
<p>I disagree with Arjun. I think the strongest essays are those that show the multiple sides of you. It may be different for me because of the Hotel school, but I only wrote about the hotel school in the Why Cornell? essay. In the first I talked about my interest in politics and in my other essays talked about my experience as a camp counselor and as a ski instructor. I would assume that your resume and math scores in addition to your 2nd essay speak highly enough of your interest and ability in engineering and the other essays may give you an opportunity to show what a well rounded person you are. It seems redundant to continue talking about engineering and after they read the 10000000th I really like competing in science olympiad essay they may get bored. It also is a chance for you to stand out from the homogenous engineering nerds. (No offence)</p>
<p>Several years ago, the two essay questions (Intellectual interests and how will you utilize...) used to be one question. They made them into two questions probably because students were losing focus on what they were trying to emphasize. They want to see if your interests match your intended major (in the first essay) and how it matches your intended major (in the second essay). That's what I did, and it worked pretty well.</p>
<p>Try focusing on one subject relevant to your major, and one not. I applied to the College of Engineering in the Early Decision round this year, and was accepted. I touched on physics, an associated bit of history, and economics and political science - Democracy in America is quite the masterpiece. I tried to show a general appreciation for knowledge.</p>
<p>That's what I ended up doing, but I'm not sure how to link the two interests, and bring them both into the introduction in a way that doesn't sound like I just threw them together.</p>
<p>What should I talk about for the second essay?
Specific classes? Research programs? Study abroad? (I'm not sure if I'm very interested in Co-op or the engineering teams).</p>
<p>i applied to engineering...i wrote about research programs, co-op, and team projects. oh and how i really like hands-on learning, which they emphasized in the booklet they sent me. and everything turned out fine for me.</p>
<p>ok guys...here's the synch...in the first one u explain WHY u like a subject (I wrote abt quantum theory and superstring theory) and in the second one u write abt HOW cornell will help u learn this...There has to be a continuity btwn the 2 essays...also...please don't give a list of all programs at Cornell...sure it shows that uve done ur homework, but try to make it personal...remember the essay is supposed to speak abt u</p>
<p>Not all will agree with...THIS is just my opinion</p>