<p>Im fascinated to know how you guys develop such a specific interest for this field? </p>
<p>It's one of the more unique programs in American higher education, I can't think of any other university/college in the US offering a similar program. Definately one of a kind. </p>
<p>Any reasons why you have decided to apply for this program rather than CAS or a college that allows more flexibility in terms of major choices?</p>
<p>nobody? :(</p>
<p>i guess not....</p>
<p>hiya! I applied and got accepted at ILR! I JUST HAD TO! I'M SO HAPPY!</p>
<p>Anyway, i first learned of this special school when I recieved a brochure via their minority recruitment and outreach department. As I looked through the brochure, every thing about the school screamed me. It combines everything I'm interested in but will allow me to still pursue my career goals.</p>
<p>Congrats OnhiswayMLK05!!</p>
<p>Woohoo I love congratulating.. Makes me happy! :D</p>
<p>Congratulations! that's awesome!! </p>
<p>It seems cornell is at the forefront of promoting minority opportunities for an ivy leage education, which is fantastic.</p>
<p>I applied to ILR because it sounded like a great match for me because I really love social sciences and would like to apply them to the real world. also... it's such a great feeder for law schools.</p>
<p>industrial labor relations? sounds kinda marxist</p>
<p>unless its about how to crush labor unions for big industry haha =)</p>
<p>Haha invictus, it is an interesting program. That's why I started this post.</p>
<p>vaib, are you currently attending ILR??</p>
<p>I also applied to ILR because it seems like such a unique program that will provide its students with excellent resources and opportunities in the future. I thought it was a good fit for my interest in business and law. Plus, Cornell has the ability to provide their students some things that no other school can offer. Hoping to receive my decision soon.</p>
<p>well i love history, politics, literature, languages and the like but im not sure that will ensure happiness at ilr....it seems theres an emphasis placed upon business and math as well</p>
<p>how much math is really involved because as a literary type, i dread numbers....but i have a knack for economics (of course im mostly referring to macro)</p>
<p>ONHISWAYMLK, congratulations. I am, myself, an alum of the school of ILR, MILR, '01. Professor Harry Katz, my Labor professor back in those days has just been made the Dean of the School. I am excited for him...he is a great guy. Let me know if you have questions on professors and/or internship searches. </p>
<p>To all of you interested in ILR, it is a fascinating program. You will take a heavy dose of Economics, Math and History classes and will have access to a great career placement office. A lot of ILRs also go to Law School. </p>
<p>The ILR program is not for everyone, of course. Some students prefer a more traditionally collegiate experience with a broader spectrum of classes and disciplines. But for those who wish to get a very practical education that will open doors to the corporate world or law schools, ILR is certainly a good way to go.</p>
<p>alexandre, would A&S also be a great door-opener to law school? what makes ILR more law-based (or business-based, if you'd like) than A&S?</p>
<p>ILR deals with real world applications, such as collective bargaining, labor law, principles of compensation and organixation development etc... I would not go so far as to say that ILR is more "law based" than A&S. Cornell's college of A&S is amazing and will open similar doors as ILR...especially where Law School admissions are concerned. I never recommend a student chose a major based on what is "better" at professional or graduate school placement. Students should major in a field they enjoy. The rest takes care of itself.</p>
<p>:) thank you for responding Alexandre; that clears things up.</p>
<p>is there a reason as to why the ilr transfer rate is so high (relatively) ?</p>
<p>if you're talking about transfer into? probably because it's such a unique/reputable school, but people don't realize they're interested until they're already in college.</p>
<p>if you're talking out of? same reason; people could think it's the thing for them but then decided they're more interested in something other than this very unique field.</p>
<p>well, all of the state funded schools have a relatively high transfer acceptance rate. I think that the state of new york stipulates that these schools have to accept so many transfers. I also know that these schools have to accept a certain number of community college students. However, just because the acceptance rates are relatively high for Cornell standards, doesnt mean that the applicants aren't worthy of a spot in the class. If you want in at any of these school, be prepared to have fantastic scores/essays, etc.</p>