<p>@Daddio3 I mean Cornell does not admit by major as far as i know and if they did CS is going to be on the higher end compared to even the acg. CoE stats. So, what do you think of my chances?</p>
<p>Quite honestly, I have no idea. My first kid applied this year also with a similar resume to yours except 2200 SAT, and I have no idea if he will get in, either.</p>
<p>@Daddio3 wow! How far did your kid go in the Siemens competition? How did he/she on AIME - just curious to know. Hope we both get in :D</p>
<p>Not similar in those two regards – you did great there! He had a couple of programming competitions he did pretty well in, but nothing past the state level. I would say your application is stronger overall even though he had the strong SAT score.</p>
Update: got into Cornell ED in CAS and just finished my first semester. I took the beginning CS class and I learned a lot. Having programming experience, I definitely still had to work/study but I didn’t find the assignments and finals as hard as it would have been if I came in with none. I am also really glad I applied to CAS as opposed to COE. The amount of workload and stress is vastly different. If you’re a prospective student reading this, consider applying, it’s really great here and it’s been a great first semester!
Thanks for reporting back! So few people think to do that, and it is nice to know how things ended up.
How much time did you spend on homework for your programming class vs. homework for your math class? Can the programming be done on your own computer, or must you use a computer lab?
I have heard that CS and Math are two most difficult majors at Cornell. Cornell CS also makes you get a “context” for your degree (I forgot what they call it ). As a hiring business, that would be a great incentive ! Cornell is for those who are willing to work hard. Remember, you are surrounded by students who are at least as smart as you - if not more! So, you have to work to stay competitive. IMHO, looking for a hook already is not a good strategy. If a hook (like being a girl) helps, then, that’s fine but if that’s the only reason to apply - then, that would not serve well in the long term - even if you do well, you won’t be happy. So, think twice before sending that app. If you are a level headed person who can take tough work , asks for help as needed and is willing to accept that there are others who may be smarter than you - then, I think Cornell (or for that matter any other super selective school) will be right for you!
@tamara6
I didn’t take a math that semester. I recommend studying and placing out of any math classes you can because in CAS you don’t get a real professor for Calc I and II. You can program either on your computer or in the lab. The TA’s and labs are in a lab, so I brought my computer and used it there as well.