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I am a Northeastern-lover. As a Bostonian, I am really proud to be loosely associated with the improvements made with the schoolâs academics, geography and ranking over the last 20 years.
On the other hand, comparing it to Cornell is not something that I would ever do. As a bubbly and outgoing person, you will have little trouble connecting with the people once you get there.
Please please please select Cornell.
Cornell unfortunately is not having any in person admitted events. They also donât do a summer orientation program unlike many other schools which is somewhat disappointing although many schools seem to be doing those virtually this year anyway.
Bottom line @Babygirl98 you need to go where youâre most comfortable. Follow up on what I suggested the other day. The name does not always mean everything. My other daughter chose a public university over an Ivy and there are some things just way more impressive weâve found that at Cornell including the career/internship program/advising. While this hasnât affected my daughter at Cornell, the other big complaint from parents is that itâs very hard to get into certain clubs because thereâs a whole interview process. She has gotten into the ones sheâs wanted like that but maybe because she went outside her major and into her minor for those thus was unique relative to other applicants.
You need to network as much as possible in the next few weeks after you have the rest of your results over the next few days and go with it. We know an African American girl that declined Duke for a lesser known school for similar reasons because she just wasnât as comfortable as the other school. She also grew up where she was one of the only black kids around. So, everyone has to do whatâs right for them. Cornell can also be a grind so make sure youâre prepared for that. But you can also flourish and find you place. My daughter loves it except during prelim time lol. Good luck and itâs awesome you have options! As I tell my kids all the time, if you donât like it you can always transfer.
OP considers the co-op program a pro.
If this is what she is after, it is probably the one good reason to attend NE over Cornell. Although many students at elite universities find great paid internships some donât. And I know one black female Cornell graduate who struggled to find a job after graduating (anecdotal I know). But it is possible that the professional work, experiential learning aspect of NE really will give her the advantage in the job market that she is seeking.
I think Cornell could open more doors for you. And I believe the school is large enough that you will find people you click with.
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