Estimate my GF's chances for Cornell (not your typical scenario)

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@caemin

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?

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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@Iron Maiden

OP is almost 22. Interesting

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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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@Chardo

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.

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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>