<p>I got the email today too, even though I didn't apply for fin aid.
GPA: 3.8 W (N.E. prep school)
SATI: 2330
SATIIs: Chem 790 Math II 770 US History 790
Tri-Varsity Athlete, president of clubs etc.
Legacy</p>
<p>Something of interest that I found while doing some research though:
The number of applicants for financial aid is unknown, said Don Betterton, director of undergraduate financial aid, because the University does not track aid applications until students are admitted. When asked about any effect of the Common Application on aid applicants, he noted that it was not introduced with the specific intention of recruiting more students from lower socioeconomic groups. Application</a> numbers hit all-time high with Class of 2009 - The Daily Princetonian
Not Cornell, but I imagine the ivies have similar policies.</p>
<p>@ blahhh90....maybe you're just really organized and had all of your forms in on time so there wasn't a reason for you to get a letter or email....</p>
<p>blahhh90: it was clearly all Cornell's fault, don't worry about it. They clicked a wrong button in their email client and instead of notifying a few who didn't send in their forms despite their application for FinAid, they notified everybody.</p>
<p>This is what Cornell just told me in an email:
[quote]
Dear Prospective Cornellian:</p>
<p>Please disregard the previous email from our office. It was sent to international students in error.</p>
<p>We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment
<p>"Please disregard the previous email from our office. It was sent to international students in error." That's what I just got. They made a mistake.</p>
<p>what trauma/shock, the error was in reference to the international emails only, if im mistaken correct me, we still havent determined the relevance or implications of the letters to domestic applicants, which not everyone received</p>
<p>Thank you for your application to Cornell University! We're sure the college selection process is an exciting and challenging one for you and your family.</p>
<p>If you have no interest in applying for financial aid, please feel free to read no further and simply delete this message. However, if you are interested in applying for aid, read on.</p>
<p>We are writing to inform you that as of March 3, 2008, Cornell has not received a financial aid application from you. While the initial application deadline was January 4, we are still accepting applications without penalty. Please visit our website to complete the application process: Financial</a> Aid.</p>
<p>If you have submitted your financial aid application materials within the last 2 weeks, they are probably still being processed. Please do not submit duplicate copies.</p>
<p>Should you have further questions about the financial aid application process, please feel free to contact our office via email or phone at (607) 255-5145. A member of the staff will assist you.</p>
<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment </p>
<p>i had unrequested financial aid about a month ago so am not responding to this but i highly doubt this indicates acceptance b/c cornell JUSt received my completed application last week (they lost half of it)</p>
<p>i just found out that a friend of a friend got this e-mail too and he has miserable stats. well, good gpa but poor sat's and ec's and the rest! when i say poor i'm talking cornell poor........not poor in general.</p>
<p>My letter had a Cornell ID number on it. Wonder if that means anything? I didn't get an ID number for Penn State until after I have been accepted.</p>