<p>Cornell offers CS in both college of engineering and college of arts and sciences. My question is which college would i be better off applying in?</p>
<p>Have you looked at the distribution requirements of each college? That may influence your decision. For example, if A&S required a foreign language and you don’t want to study foreign language, then you might want to look more closely at Engineering. (I have no idea if A&S requires FL. I just fabricated that as an example of a possible distribution requirement.)</p>
<p>They do. And CoE requires physics and chemistry. I dont mind a foreign language, i took four years of honors spanish. I do suck at chemistry and im semi good in physics. I noticed the A&S will give u a B.A. in CS whereas CoE will give u a B.S. in CS</p>
<p>Yes, the actual CS classes are the same. The difference is only the distribution requirements. Take a good look and choose what you would enjoy more.</p>
<p>Any differences in admission chances? I heard every college in Cornell follows its own admission process</p>
<p>I guess that depends on how you look on paper, too. You can research the statistics for the two schools to see what their admit rates are, but it’s also about your specific application. Will your transcript, resume and essays be a better for for one or the other? Also, you can apply to two schools. A first and second choice. I remember them discussing it at admissions sessions. If the first school passes on your application, the second one can consider it.</p>
<p>If you test higher in math and science, I would lean towards engineering. If you’re more balanced or lean towards the verbal, I’d go CAS. Depends on what kind of overall academic experience you want.</p>
<p>A&S = language requirement. That’s literally the most dreaded part of it for me. XD If you’re fine with that, then A&S is no problemo. If you’re not really into that kind of thing (it’s a big timesink from what I hear, and CS is already a timesink with projects and whatnot), then CoE is the way to go.</p>
<p>As others have said, look at the distribution requirements for the college. Also, if you’re planning to double major, your second major will probably determine which college you choose since not many other majors are offered in both CoE and CAS.</p>
<p>Look at the requirements for both majors and the graduation requirements for both colleges, and evaluate your own interests. Also, take a look at your own transcript- your EC’s and class record should show which college would be a better fit. And you can always use the other school as your alternate college. </p>
<p>And to answer the chances question, engineering admissions is more selective if you are a guy.</p>
<p>^yea, thats what i was thinking. I was like i might have a better chance at A&S. My SAT math score is in the 75 percentile for A&S but the 30 percentile for CoE.
Is there any difference between a BA and a BS?
Also, if i apply to A&S and get rejected, i could still be accepted into CoE right?</p>
<p>I would also think that engineering admissions is more selective for an Asian guy, since that’s the stereotypical group for engineering. However, I don’t know for sure. I would think an ED full-payer would get their attention.</p>
<p>I don’t think the second admission option is used much and that makes sense. Your second choice is a LOT of other people’s first choice, so the odds aren’t with you.</p>
<p>^good point. And Cornell is need blind so i dont think a full payer would catch their eye particularly.</p>
<p>Honestly, I think they can tell by bio information and I would think it would have to be in the back of their minds although they are “need blind”. YOu need someone to pay.</p>