<p>So me and my GF have agreed on going to college at the same school or at least the same area. We have been dating about 2 years and it will be around 3 years when college starts next Fall.</p>
<p>She really wants to go to Cornell. Her mom graduated from Cornell. Her aunt graduated from Cornell and she just has her heart set on it. Her parents are loaded so its not like money would be a problem.</p>
<p>Now the thing is, I wouldn't be able to get into Cornell. I had a 1680 SAT, about 50% class rank. I mean I'm not even close. We both live in Texas and I really HATE the north. I've lived here my whole life and I just hate the idea of living in cold weather away from any friends. I'm used to 80 degrees in mid-October (like today :) )</p>
<p>But I have agreed with her that if she got in, I would attend a college in the area so she could attend because it is a really good school and would be a great opportunity. But if she doesn't get in, we will agree on another school together and attend that.</p>
<p>Her stats are: 1850 SAT, but barely a top 60% rank (like almost the bottom 3rd), and 2.9 GPA however with her mom and aunt being alumni and with the fact that her aunt donates a TON of money to the school (as in, her aunt is married to the guy who invented Priceline and thus a billionaire and donates millions of dollars a year), and her aunt is on a board at Cornell (not the Admissions Board but still a board).</p>
<p>I know this isn't a typical scenario and you guys don't know the answer, but can someone with maybe a similar experience or situation or just some general knowledge of how admissions work give me their opinion. I'm getting worried she might actually get in, but then I remind myself how competitive it is and there's no way she'll get in with a 2.9 GPA and ranked in the bottom half. But I just keep thinking how miserable I'd be there.</p>
<p>I think that she will have a hard time getting in. The Aunt will help, but I don’t know if it is enough. </p>
<p>But on another note, you two may want to back away from your pledge. You should each go to the best college for each of you and if your relationship was ment to be, it will last through college. It appears from your post that you are already getting second thoughts. This is just a piece of friendly advice. Good luck</p>
<p>Will let you guys know. She’s applying for early decision on Nov. 1st so we should know within a month or so of then and I’ll update you guys.</p>
<p>splat11:
Yea, I’m sure the aunt will help quite a bit, I was just wondering if anyone’s had a similar situation and how much it helped them.</p>
<p>We have been dating 2 years already and I’m fully in love with her. I don’t know how my post conveyed otherwise. I stated I was willing to go to an environment I hate for 4 years to be with her. Thank you for your advice but we are going to be together in college.</p>
<p>Personally I think it’s crap when people do the whole “if it’s meant to be, then we’ll still be together even if we go to schools on the opposite side of the country.” That’s setting your relationship up for failure and I find it the equivalent to “I’m going to cheat on you, but if it’s meant to be then we’ll still end up together.” I’m going to spend 4 years in college, but the next 60-80 years with her. I don’t see how college is more important than a life partner.</p>
<p>Edit: Sorry for the thread derailing rant, let’s stay on topic.</p>
<p>Most people would argue that odds are heavily against you being with this person for the next 60-80 years…especially with college being such a relationship game-changer…
HOWEVER, I am not one to discourage young love. It’s your decision. Best of luck to the both of you!</p>
<p>That’s an interesting situation… It’s quite possible the money will get her in but who knows? As for you, I would recommend a SUNY like Cortland or maybe Ithaca College (no idea where you would as for numbers to either but they’re certainly close to Cornell, especially IC). Does she (and you) have a back up plan?</p>
<p>I have a hard time to believe that Cornell will take her. She might not survive there with her stats, the margin is too big. Cornell won’t accept some one who will most likely to flunck out in the first year.</p>
<p>I have 5 relatives went to Cornell so I think I know the acadamic rigor at Cornell a little bit better.</p>
<p>The common data set from Cornell says 98% of freshman were ranked in the top 1/4 of their hs class, 100% in the top half. The common data set from Ithaca Collegesays 67% of freshman were ranked in the top 1/4 of their hs class, 93% in the top half. Your SATS are good enough for IC.</p>
<p>I don’t think she’s likely to get in despite her legacy and her aunt’s contributions. I mean, word on the street (at least on my street) is that the minimum SAT score for an acceptance is a 1950, with few exceptions.</p>
<p>And I won’t even touch the subject of choosing to follow your girlfriend to college to save myself from sounding like a horrible b**ch.</p>
<p>From those stats, I would guess that she would likely fail out of Cornell, or at best would struggle mightily to stay afloat. Why would she want that?</p>
<p>You hate the cold. If she loves you as much as you love her, why doesn’t she consider your needs. Why not look for a more appropriate school in the south?</p>
<p>She should just pick a region, choose a caliber of school, and name her own price.</p>
Yea, I was thinking probably Ithaca College. I’ll have an EFC of near 0, so I’ll probably get tons of aid. She’s applying early decision so we’ll know around December if she gets in. And if she doesn’t we have a list of about 6-7 other schools we are going to apply to.</p>
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<p>What’s interesting? GF is 19. I’m 21 almost 22. 2 1/2 year age difference isn’t that big a deal.</p>
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<p>She said she’s willing to go somewhere else, but I pushed her into it, because Cornell is a great school and opportunity. I just didn’t think she’d actually get in, and now I’m semi-freaking out that she might. But I’m willing to man up and handle it if she does.</p>
<p>Huh, that’s really interesting. I looked up Priceline and everything. If her aunt really is on the board and can pull some huge strings… who knows… still a pretty slim chance though.
You’re 22? Isn’t that when most people graduate from college?</p>
Yes, but my mom kicked me out right at 18 and when I applied for an independent override, I was denied, so I’ve been sitting and waiting. Gonna try to get the override again this year but it’s no guarantee. Hopefully I can get it because I’ve just been working and I really want a degree.</p>