Cornell hotel grads typically do very well after graduation. They are definitely not poorly paid. The Hotelies I know work in everything from hospitality consulting, to brand management, to running corporations. The undergrad program has a very strong business focus, hence why it’s part of Johnson.
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Don’t worry about your scores, they are good. Do your best in writing the thoughtful essays to make you stand out !
Not to digress but I disagree - looking at the Masters (forget the undergrad), 88% of job seekers employed within 6 months (not great); lower than lesser MBA Programs.
Average salary of $60K. Equivalent MBA - $138K.
Interestingly, undergrad had a higher salary - but not for property or hospitality jobs - so I stand by my statement, if you want to work in hospitality itself, you can get better bang for the buck.
My main point to the OP is that - since they’re highly unlikely to admit even though it’s the path into Cornell - there are other options - and not to put all eggs in one basket.
And if one wants to work in hospitality, they could do so via a business degree.
I’ll admit - not a fan of any hotel school - but more importantly - the OP needs to have matches and safeties.
I don’t know his UW but if W is a 3.9 and they have rigor, then the UW is lower and it’s unrealistic to assume an acceptance. They can hope but not count on.
thx