Is it OK to decline an alumni meeting?

Applying to College
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<p>So I don't feel like going to a Cornell alumni meeting, so would it be fine if I decline, or will it show a lack of interest?</p>

2

<p>Is an interview with alumni? Or, is it an information session hosted by alumni?</p>

3

<p>It’s not an interview, its a alumni contact meeting, this is according to the alumni. So in a way it is kind of like a voluntary interview.</p>

4

<p>Ha, sounds like an interview to me. </p>

<p>Seems risky just blowing it off… if you’re at all interested in the school, I’d go ahead and attend.</p>

5

<p>I agree with gradee. If you are at interested, I would attend. Many selective schools like Cornell use these meetings to determine the level of interest.</p>

6

<p>I’m very stressed out now, not about this, but because of my dual-enrollment at local top 20 university, which I am struggling dearly with. Also don’t have time for it. There is a “deadline” for a response so is it ok to not reply or should I give a response back.</p>

7

<p>Better to reply with regrets.</p>

8

<p>I don’t see any way out of this one. Sounds like it is a one on one meeting that can be scheduled based on your availability. I think declining will essentially signal your disinterest in the school. And since I’m sure Cornell is interested in maintaining as high of a yield as possoble, given the choice, I think they are likely to admit applicants who are most enthusiastic about the school.</p>