<p>I applied to Cornell's business school and I just have a question. It seem to me, maybe I am wrong, but it seems that the business school in CALS (AEM) doesnt really take SAT scores that seriously since they dont require the SAT IIs. What Im really asking is if the adcoms look at the business students who have experience in the field - possibly starting your own business -business clubs in high school - leadership positions - etc. more than the SAT scores in general. I think they want experience. Also, this is getting technical, but do they look at the math score for business students more heavily than the verbal score? Any help would be helpful...</p>
<p>Correct my if I'm wrong, but I'm going to assume that you didn't do so well on the SAT, specifically in math. It really depends how low the SAT is. Since AEM is at the college of Agriculture and Life Sciences, I would guess that math is pretty important, since you're not only taking classes pertaining to your major. Also, math is very important in business. AEM is pretty selective, so I think your SATs should be fairly competitive, or slighty below the average. If your SATs are below the average, you should have something else to make up for it, like your strong EC's in business. If your scores are in a reasonable range for Cornell and the rest of your application is stong, I'd say you have a fair shot.</p>
<p>Turthfully, I did really well on the Math SAT and horrible on the verbal. I have tons of leadership positions from FBLA - inclduing state president, awards won, etc. Also, i took the SAT II math and got a 700 so this might help a little as well. ...Also I started my own business - professional lapidary artist - will that help?</p>
<p>Yea, definitely, but what did you get on the SAT?</p>
<p>i know that AEM is one of the most (if not the most) competitive major at cornell...you probably have a better change at transferring in from another major in CALS than to get accepted directly (me and my conjectures...but one of my friend is doing that)! the only people I know in AEM were presidents of their high school and val and sal (they were twins). plus, they had legacy. wish i could be more knowledge about CALS</p>
<p>I guess you could say that I have a legacy. My brother is currently in AEM as a sophomore. As for spanks - I got a 700 on the SAT II math - I got a 30 on the ACT Math 26 on SCience and a 23 on the verbal side of the ACT...I did better on the ACT so i sent that one spanks...i think that was smart to send the higher of the scores, right? Anyway, I have a lot oging for me besides the verbal scores on the ACT....</p>
<p>I guess you could say that I have a legacy. My brother is currently in AEM as a sophomore. As for spanks - I got a 700 on the SAT II math - I got a 30 on the ACT Math 26 on SCience and a 23 on the verbal side of the ACT...I did better on the ACT so i sent that one spanks...i think that was smart to send the higher of the scores, right? Anyway, I have a lot oging for me besides the verbal scores on the ACT....Also, I am the Senior Class President, Eagle Scout, 93 average UW...pretty much you could say I have everything, but the verbal part of the ACT....</p>
<p>srry for sending twice - just read the second one...</p>
<p>I don't want to ruin your hopes or anything, but the 23 is really low. It is possible that you will be accepted and your ACT will be overlooked, however, since Cornell does accept some students iwth low scorse in one section. Your ECs will definitely show your interest and help your case. Your brother going there will also be heplful. Your average also might work against you, because its a really competitive program. You definitely were smart to send the higher scores. Good luck w/ Cornell, let us know what happens.</p>
<p>Haha - don't worry about ruining my hopes....I know college confidential is honest; I think thats why it makes this site so good and reliable....dont you? Anyway, thank you very much for your input, and thank you for the good luck...i might need it. Then again, its all up the adcoms right now, so all i can do is sit back and wait...</p>
<p>AEM is probably the most competitive major at Cornell. Around half of the AEM class of 2008 scored over a 1400 on their SAT's. The yield rate for AEM is 77%, which is higher than any other Ivy League with the exception of Harvard (which has 79%). And the admittance rate is 19%, one of the lowest in Cornell and it will be even lower this year with the surge of even more applicants.</p>
<p>Goodluck, but honestly, if you don't have strong test scores, I don't think you have a great chance unless you are a recruited athlete (especially hockey), have strong legacy status, or have a powerful hook (started your own successful business, etc.).</p>
<p>AEM is the most competitive major? ahahhahaha</p>
<p>I have started my own business - shizz, what is so funny? Do you disagree with sand55?</p>
<p>well if you're talking about in terms of cutthroatness, then I guess it's competitive? any business program will be cutthroat and competitive by nature. pre-med heavy majors like Bio will probably be more competitive. if you are talking about competitiveness in terms of difficulty of subject, then AEM is not one of the most competitive majors at Cornell.</p>
<p>I believe they were referring to the difficulty of admission. Considering there are only 100 spots and it is one of the most popular majors, it's very competitive to get into.</p>
<p>do you think it is too late to send things to the admissions office - like recommendations?</p>
<p>So your admissions to Cornell University is not to the individual college but the deparment you stated as your major? I was under the impression that you are granted admissions to the college or school. Is it only like this in CALS, or the other colleges too?</p>
<p>No, you apply to one of the ?six or seven? colleges at Cornell....From that college, you choose your major. However, it is the college that you applied to that makes the final decisions whether you get in or not.</p>
<p>Of the seven colleges, you are only admitted to a particular major at CALS.</p>
<p>CALS is different. You cannot apply undecided to CALS. You apply <em>directly</em> into your major. It is a slight difference, but an important one. That means, I believe, each department in CALS will select within their own respective applicant pool.</p>
<p>I don't think there is only one committee that makes the decisions for all the majors within CALS.</p>
<p>And Shizz is right, AEM is not a competitive major compared to say Engineering or Pre-med psycho bio majors. But it is still competitive. "Hardest to get into and easiest to stay in."</p>