For Everyone Considering Applying to AEM...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I have noticed very many people are considering applying to AEM but are either scared to due to the low admissions rate or think a degree in econ is just a good. I would like to clear a few things up:</p>

<p>1) DEFINENTLY APPLY IF YOURE INTERESTED. Most of you haven't done your app yet and you will discover that your allowed to be considered for a second choice major if you're not admitted to AEM. So it's definently worth trying guys.</p>

<p>2) Econ IS NOT Business. Sorry to tell you guys, but it's very different. </p>

<p>I guess the moral of this message is just APPLY!</p>

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<p>Is this true? I thought Cornell did not allow a second choice program or college on their application.</p>

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<p>This is indeed true. I believe you may include a second-choice major (within CALS) on your application.</p>

<p>AEM really is a great program.</p>

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<p>you can indicate a 2nd choice major for CALS if you aren't admitted into the AEM program...but why would you? this primarily applies to the ag/science related majors at CALS. it wouldn't make sense to indicate a 2nd choice major if you are truly interested in business because no other major at CALS is like the AEM major..it just doesn't make any sense to me.</p>

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<p>Well it does make sense... the admissions office has confirmed that it doesnt hurt your chances to get into either program (1st or 2nd choice) but many people want to go to cornell but are afraid to apply to AEM because they think they wont get in. Many people put going to Cornell as a higher priority than studying business, even though they want to. What this does is give them a chance to go for it! without screwing up their chances of going to Cornell.</p>

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<p>Anyone know what the acceptance rate for ILR is? Is it as difficult as AEM? </p>

<p>And also what about the Information Science major. How hard is that?</p>

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<p>i would think the AEM program is more selective</p>

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<p>AEM is more selective than ILR (16% acceptance rate vs. 33% or so). I'm not sure of the 33%, so don't hold me to that, but I seem to remember that number for some reason.</p>

<p>They are very different programs. Read about what each has to offer, and apply based on where your interests lie.</p>