<p>I'm sorry to ask such a stupid question, but I'm freaking out right now and read at the website Cornell</a> University Guide that I need to write SAT II Writing (along with a Math and another one) to apply to Engineering... </p>
<p>From Cornell's website, it says I need a Math and a Science. So I just want to confirm that all I need is one Math (any level) and one Science, right? </p>
<p>I really don't feel like taking another SAT subject test just for Writing, so that's why I'm freaking out right now. </p>
<p>And second question (I realize that this is also a stupid question): At first glance in this forum (I'm new to the Cornell forum), I get the notion that it's harder to get into the Faculty of Arts and Science than the Faculty of Engineering. So I was planning to apply to the Faculty of Engineering all along because I heard Cornell's Engineering program is quite good, and now, I'm starting to consider the Faculty of Arts and Science. So how does Cornell's Engineering program compare with the Arts and Science program?</p>
<p>There used to be an SAT Subject Test in Writing. We had to take it before the writing section was added to the SAT. So yes, OP you are in good shape for Engineering. </p>
<p>I don’t understand the point of your second question, however. How could you possibly compare the two colleges? They offer entirely different programs. The College of Engineering is, as its name suggests, for anyone who wants an education in engineering or wants to develop a strong technical background. The College of Arts and Sciences is broader, and offers programs in fields ranging from the humanities and liberal arts to biological and physical sciences. Both colleges are very highly regarded. </p>
<p>Neither college is necessarily harder to get into than the other. Arts and Sciences has a much lower acceptance rate than does Engineering. However, Engineering is know to be more self-selective, and usually has higher average stats. But the greatest difficulty is in academic fit. A student, no matter how good his/her test scores and grades, will have a hard time gaining admission into Engineering if he/she does not have the extracurricular involvement or essays to show a passion for engineering. The same goes for all of the other undergraduate colleges at Cornell.</p>
<p>That is a tough one. I was sort of on the fence between physics and engineering, too. I almost decided on Applied and Engineering Physics. But I ultimately decided to pursue mechanical engineering. I’ve always loved machines, and I discovered I am much more hands-on and more interested in applications, rather than theory.</p>