<p>As said above, your #1 priority is to get your life in order. Cornell is not out to “get” you and look for excuses to make your life worse. In fact it’s quite the opposite; Cornell wants you to succeed and will do what they reasonably can to accomodate you. One option might be taking a year off so your family affairs/mental health issues can get in order. Maybe it’d be best to “get away from it all” and continue your plans at Cornell this fall. Whichever option you choose, make sure you are seeking to build a strong support network. People are there for you and the Cornell community is caring.</p>