How frustrating is this?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Junior year is rolling on its end (finally), and with that comes the basic two questions on the mind of every junior- "What college am I going to apply to? What college are my peers going to apply to?"</p>

<p>The answer to the first question for me is simple: I'm applying to Cornell University under Early Decision.</p>

<p>However, the second question is a bit frustrating. I asked quite a number of my peers what university they are applying to, and I get a list of universities <em>other</em> than Cornell. Because this means less competition, I really am relieved...temporarily. After I'm done asking what colleges my peers are applying to, I get the same question, in which I reply "Cornell University."</p>

<p>And then this is what I hear-</p>

<p>"Oh yeah, I'm applying there too, just to see if I get in."</p>

<p>Okay. That ticks me off. It's not just the fact that it increases competition, but it lowers the chances for those who are <em>passionate</em> about entering Cornell <em>because</em> of the increased competition. The one and only school I've been looking at since sophomore year WAS Cornell, while those who want to apply because it's known as the "ivy with the highest acceptance rate" and to see if they get in aren't really as interested as I am.</p>

<p>Of course, they can either apply early decision or not, but the frustrating part is that, if I am deferred from early decision, then I have to face an increasing amount of people who are also applying regular decision from my school. Does this help? Not really.</p>

<p>Well, I finally came up with a way to scare a few people off. I tell a lot of my peers of a story my friend told me about her cousin. My friend's cousin applied early decision to a school of her choice, and since early decision means one is binded, the school the cousin chose decided not to give her financial aid, and regardless of the financial situation, she still had to go. Even by telling that story, I'm not implying that Cornell doesn't offer financial aid to those who apply ED, but that's what the people I tell the story to think, so in the end I'm not lying, they just used their imagination (XD). In the end though, this scared off a few people from thinking about applying early decision. </p>

<p>Another thing I tell my peers, mostly females, is that Cornell has a statistic of 1 in 4 girls being raped or having attempted rape (according to the Cornell Sun, I forgot which issue, but my friend brought it for me from his visit there).</p>

<p>I know it's evil and wrong, but it's my vindictive side coming out for applying to Cornell to see "if [my peers] will get in."</p>

<p>(I'm really not evil, ^^)</p>

<p>Don't you think that's a bit infuriating? Or am I just being unjust scaring people off?</p>

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<p>Dude, peace. Why would you scare so many people? It is not good at all. Just apply there. If you could get into it, you would get in. And if you could never get into it, then you would never make it even by making some evil things.</p>

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<p>Errrr...If you meet the requirements, they will give your application the same amount of attention as any competitor. But, showing your passion for Cornell in your application should give you an edge over applicants 'just' trying. Does Cornell have supplementary essays or the Why-essay? Make sure you rock 'em!</p>

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<p>You kinda scare me.</p>

<p>You do realize there's another 30,000 applicants to Cornell, other than you and your schoolmates?</p>

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<p>You're a d bag.
Let the girls apply to Cornell.</p>

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<p>Wow. You're really going all out to get in. But if you're really qualified to get in, then it wouldn't matter how many people there are that "just apply".</p>

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<p>Wow..you're sick! I hope you don't get into Cornell. Sorry about saying that, but really...telling people that 1 in 4 people get raped or rape..that's just sick.</p>

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<p>1 in 4 girls either being rape or ATTEMPTING RAPE? That sounds kinky, I've never really heard of a female rapist before.</p>

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<p>Errr........sorry you guys..</p>

<p>I'm really not as bad of a person as I made myself seem, but in the end, even if what I tell my peers isn't exactly a good thing, aren't I (well not to twist the truth), still helping them by telling them true stories about financial aid and early decision, and the whole rape thing at Cornell?</p>

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<p>Oh and thanks binghamtonrocks, like that really does help matters</p>

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<p>You're the kind of guy who has friends call out the next best person in your class the night before an exam in order to have a better shot at the highest test grade, aren't you?</p>

<p>As DaFunk so graciously put it, you're a d bag.</p>

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<p>You could always answer that you are not sure yet. Or you could say, schools in the northeast, or whatever. It's a pretty private thing, and no one would blame you for evading the answer. Since you are going to apply early, not being sure yet would get you off the hook nicely, and no one would really have to know anything. But to assuage your worries, even if 50 kids from your school apply there (highly unlikely), that would not change the numbers in total. You are probably not really worried about that, because it's not likely that so many others would be valid candidates. They are probably just talking. I think the best thing to do is to say you're not sure and leave it at that. </p>

<p>I wouldn't make up these scare tactics. There is nothing to gain from that except bad karma and you could lose some friends. Also, be careful what you wish for. I'm just saying...</p>

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<p>You said you're applying early decision, though. The people who you're asking will most likely apply regular decision (since they seem to be applying to Cornell as an afterthought, just to see if they can get in). Unless you get deferred, your applications will not be evaluated at the same time. Problem solved!</p>

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<p>i know hundreds of people who applied to cornell on a whim but after visiting that place during Cornell Days, they loved it and decided to go there over their top choice schools such as yale, princeton, stanford, etc.
And you don't need to spread rumors about Cornell...there are already 1000s of them going around like suicide rate and competition</p>

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<p>and seriously, the more uninterested people applying will only help u. Think about it, if your application is read right after someone who doesnt give a $h!t about Cornell, its going to make your essay look a lot better</p>

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<p>Haha honoose...I know, right?</p>

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<p>haha wow, posts like this remind me just how neurotic CC is. that being said, if the people you're trying to scare off actually decide not to apply because of what you tell them, they probably aren't the brightest crayons in the crayon box. so i guess do what you gotta do? weird strategy though....not gonna lie.</p>

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<p>I applied to Cornell on a whim, visited, and absolute loved it like raj115 said. </p>

<p>Also, if you're classmates are smart enough to get into cornell, they most likely won't be swayed by your negative comments. I'm sure they can make their own decisions.</p>

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<p>"the school the cousin chose decided not to give her financial aid, and regardless of the financial situation, she still had to go."</p>

<p>For early decision, if you are accepted and can't afford to attend after aid is awarded, you are not binded (at least, that is what I have been told).</p>

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<p>Where other people do or do not apply is none of your business.</p>

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<p>
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binded

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<p>bound</p>

<p>Sorry. Had to do it.</p>