<p>cause i don’t really have that great of sat II…</p>
<p>can I write my essay on volunteering or is that to ordinary?</p>
<p>Essay on volunteering </p>
<p>The subject on Volunteering is certainly not unique – One college we visited semi-seriously said the one essay not to write is “I took a trip to ________ to volunteer and it changed my life” They said they get a million of them.</p>
<p>However, if you can put a different spin on it, you can still write a great essay on this.</p>
<p>anyone know when the common app Cornell’s application will come out</p>
<p>The Common Application returns August 1st so I assume Cornell should have updated forms then?</p>
<p>The one thing you should NOT do is beat yourself up over your scores/GPA. Whether you are below average, average, or above average stats-wise, if you show Cornell that you really want to go there and convey who you are to them, you’ll stick out regardless of your scores/GPA. That said, don’t expect to get in. But definitely don’t beat yourself up. Put the past behind you and show them your best and that’s all you can do. Good luck!</p>
<p>So what topic is good to write about for the essay? Can you guys guide me please?</p>
<p>For the common app essay, tell a story. Describe an experience or incident that illustrates some interesting aspect(s) of your personality.</p>
<p>For the Cornell CAS (or other school of choice) supplemental essay, they give you a semi-focused topic. But really what you need to tell them is why you want to go to Cornell so badly. What makes Cornell a perfect fit for you, and you a perfect fit for Cornell. Show them your passion, for Cornell, for your chosen areas of study, etc.</p>
<p>^^^ Good advice from mathmom on the common app essay. It both lets the school know what makes you, you, and isn’t the same old same old.</p>
<p>supplemental essays – my D and I joked about it, usually you get an essay that boils down to “Why am I (the student) awesome?” or “Why are you (the college) awesome?”</p>
<p>I’m a very tech oriented guy, so I talked about building my first computer and how it affected my interests both academically and otherwise. It worked out for me, and I thought it was pretty unique (though i’m not claiming building a computer is a magnificent feat) and I think gave colleges a great idea of who I am. I guess just try to stand out in a positive way.</p>
<p>Thinking of essay topics was probably the hardest part of the application process for me, so don’t worry.</p>
<p>they put up the preview for the common application. Will that be exactly the same as the real one that will come out August 1st?</p>
<p>I’m curious, if one school such as Cornell does not need SAT scores from a transfer student like myself, then how do I get around that when the Common Application wants my SAT scores? Do I skip it?</p>
<p>If I want to go into the medical field is it better for me to go to CAS or CALS?</p>
<p>anyone know?</p>
<p>It wouldn’t matter if you were in CALS or CAS, but CALS is going to be cheaper for you.</p>
<p>It’s the same Biology department, but CALS and CAS have different requirements. Go with the college that leans more toward your interests.</p>
<p>If you apply to CALS you need a Landscape architecture portfolio?</p>
<p>Only if you apply as a landscape architect…</p>
<p>so if i am a NY resident do i have a slight advantage if i apply to CALS or do i just get lower a tuition?</p>
<p>Please conduct some of your own research before bombarding the forum with questions that could easily be answered by looking at the Cornell website or speaking to an admissions officer. </p>
<p>To answer your latest question, being a NY resident isn’t going to necessarily be an advantage. The benefit will be that you will receive a lower tuition.</p>