<p>statistically speaking... is it easier to get into the AEM major of CALS or is it easier to get into CAS (putting econ as intended major). Im not choosing a major simply on selectivity and not applying to the major just cuz its easier to get in... i just want to noe the answer if anyone can tell me. I like both programs so im actually pretty fine going to either, but just wanna noe a rough idea... thx</p>
<p>Generally speaking, CAS is tougher to get into than CALS. But one never knows. You better apply to the college you prefer rather than apply to a college just because it is easier to get into.</p>
<p>Alexandre is correct, the College of Arts and Sciences is much more selective than Agriculture and Life Sciences. College of Arts and Sciences had a 21.7% acceptance rate for the class of 2009. Agriculture and Life Sciences had about a 29% overall acceptance rate for 2009. </p>
<p>However, within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is the AEM department, Cornell's accredited undergraduate business program. The acceptance rate for AEM was 19% for the class of 2008 and 20% for 2009. Statistically it would seem that you have almost an even chance at both CAS and AEM. </p>
<p>I agree wholeheartedly with Alexandre - you should follow your passion and apply to the program that most interests you. I have used this quote from a previous post before, but it might help you decide <<basically, students="" that="" want="" an="" undergraduate="" business="" degree="" would="" be="" interested="" in="" aem,="" and="" on="" a="" macro="" (broad)="" level="" might="" more="" inclined="" to="" choose="" economics.="">></basically,></p>
<p>There is a lot written on these boards comparing the two programs. I suggest you search previous threads if you want to know more.</p>
<p>Good luck with your decision. They are both great programs.</p>
<p>Source form AEM statistics is below:
<a href="http://business.aem.cornell.edu/overview/index.htm%5B/url%5D">http://business.aem.cornell.edu/overview/index.htm</a></p>
<p>Cornell's IRP admissions site:
<a href="http://dpb.cornell.edu/irp/undergrad.htm%5B/url%5D">http://dpb.cornell.edu/irp/undergrad.htm</a></p>
<p>thx a lot. Tht helps. i think i do want a undergraduate businesss program, and will be going for AEM.</p>
<p>"noe" is spelt "know" fyi</p>
<p>lol + characters.</p>