How hard is it for an international to get in with a financial aid at Cornell?

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<p>I'm trying to decide whether I should apply with or without financial aid or not... Does anyone have stats on this? like percentages of internationals who got in with/without FA or something like that.</p>

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<p>Unless you are Canadian, I heard that almost no one gets in as an international with financial aid. If you have the financial mean, I suggest you do not apply for Financial aid.</p>

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<p>Yea same question here, discuss please</p>

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<p>cornell = not need blind for internations.
Internationals are meant to be revenue not a drain on FA.</p>

<p>Harsh but its reality,
cheers,
Mike</p>

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<p>hm.. wow.. that's not good. I'm a permanent resident in Canada who chose not to become Canadian.</p>

<p>so, are Canadians treated the exact same way as Americans are treated in the admissions process at Cornell? Why though?</p>

<p>Who would have more chance? A Canadian who needs a lot of aid, or an international(such as Chinese or Korean) who does not apply for aid and is willing to pay the full amount?</p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>uh... probably the same chance....but it is always slightly harder for Canadians and internationals who aren't even applying for aid compared to US domestic students...</p>

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<p>I think I was really lucky. I got into Cornell with a full ride.</p>

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<p>Tsenguun, do you mind posting your stats?</p>

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<p>Man.. Tsenguun.. >.< I wish I could get some of your financial aid... XD</p>

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<p>I guess my diversity and essays got me in. I only had a 1960 SATI, and a 2160 SATII's, both containing perfect math scores.</p>

<p>@ friends04: I come from well below average background. So, even with a full ride, I still have to put much burden on my family's financial situation. But, yeah, it could've been worse without Cornell's full aid.</p>

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<p>... maybe I am wrong...? but I have seen some amazing candidates get rejected because they applied for FA. Of course, it's not impossible, but only a handful of people get in.</p>

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<p>well, then, I probably shouldn't have gotten in :(</p>

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<p>Don't feel that way. You were accepted and you got a great FA package...obviously there is something about you that Cornell likes.</p>