I can't decide how I will apply

College Search & Selection
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<p>I am very certain I will go into food science, so I really want to go to Cornell. However, I like Princeton better as a school in general, but Princeton does not offer the food science degree. I am also a legacy at Princeton. Since I know in the long run getting the degree I want will be a wise decision, I want to apply early decision to Cornell. However, if I get in I will never have the chance to try for Princeton. </p>

<p>So I am thinking maybe I'll apply early to nowhere, and see what results I get in regular decision. I am worried if I do this, I will be passing up a chance to dramatically increase my chances at Cornell. I know Princeton is harder to get into, but I am a legacy.</p>

<p>Basically, I don't know if I should apply ED to Cornell, and I feel that applying regular to Cornell will lower my chances of acceptance a lot. I love Princeton so much, and maybe I'll have a better college experience there, but after graduation it is not that important to compare Ivy school life. It is the degree and education that matters.</p>

<p>How do you think I should apply? How tough is Cornell ED?</p>

<p>P.S.-I am from Florida, and I am worried Cornell's weather will do me in. Is it tolerable?</p>

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<p>How can you be so sure you’ll go into food science? Many students change majors and career goals. Besides, you do not have to major in food science to prepare for a career (or grad school) in a related field. You can major in biology/biochemistry.</p>

<p>Cornell is very selective, ED or RD. Princeton is ultra selective. Better not over-estimate the advantage of either legacy status or early application.</p>

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<p>Hmm, okay. More thinking is to be done!</p>