<p>^^ Yes ED helps a lot. It will definitely give you the boost you need to get in.</p>
<p>On the 2012 ED stats thread, why did I see all the 2300+ people getting rejected or deferred...</p>
<p>It's just weird... :D Can anyone explain this, or is the sample size just too small?
In addition, I think there is a typo on Cornell's admission website. The supplements will be released in mid-AUGUST, not July. XD</p>
<p>I think for Chemistry, from what I remember reading, for physical chemistry you do need some higher math, I think it was either differential eq, or linear algebra. But I could be wrong.</p>
<p>^^ Keep in mind that many people might lie about their SAT scores on CC to make themselves feel or look better. You can't take those ED stats thread stuff to be true. Trust me, I know people who got in ED with SATs much, much, and I mean much lower than 2300.</p>
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I think for Chemistry, from what I remember reading, for physical chemistry you do need some higher math, I think it was either differential eq, or linear algebra.
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<p>My friend's a chem major. You need both.</p>
<p>Right. I had thought so but wasn't entirely sure.</p>
<p>I think you're definitely qualified...I also applied for chemistry and I had worse stats than you do (and was accepted ED). One piece of advice I can give is to visit the campus and get a feel for Cornell..see if you can picture yourself going from class to class across the arts quad, listening to chimes everyday, and the little stuff that makes Cornell what it is. Then you'll be able to be really genuine with your essays and see how you're a social and intellectual fit..which I think is the most important part of the application. Show that you like to challenge yourself, on top of your stats, and I'd say you have above a 95% chance. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Haha, Aquails, why such a high percentage?</p>
<p>^ You are a really qualified candidate and it's really easy to get in ED. Getting in RD for anyone is difficult.</p>
<p>^That's not true. There were some people with 2300+ SAT scores and decent stats all around who got REJECTED ED - not even deferred. 33% acceptance rate for ED (which it'll probably drop down to around next year, if not all the way to 30%) means that about 2 out of every 3 ED applicants don't get in (ED, anyway).</p>
<p>Dude I go to Cornell... Trust me, nobody gets rejected in early decision with a 2300+ SAT score if they have good grades, good class rank, and decent extracurriculars unless they apply to niche schools like hotel, agriculture, or architecture. Don't cite the CC Cornell 2012 decision boards as a source because a lot of kids lie there to make themselves feel better. </p>
<p>RD is a big crapshoot; it's a whole different story. RD is where I have heard of some fantastic applicants getting waitlisted or rejected. </p>
<p>So what if 2/3 applicants don't get in ED? The applicant pool is much weaker in ED because strong applicants believe they will receive multiple offers in RD and decide to wait it out rather than applying ED.</p>
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So what if 2/3 applicants don't get in ED? The applicant pool is much weaker in ED because strong applicants believe they will receive multiple offers in RD and decide to wait it out rather than applying ED.
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<p>Not necessarily true. A lot of strong applicants just prefer Cornell and don't want to apply anywhere else. So they apply ED. I interviewed quite a few kids like that in my area this year.</p>
<p>On a completely different note, how do you get involved in the interviewing process, Cayuga? That sounds like something I'd like to do when I graduate (do I need to graduate to interview?). I thought Cornell had no interview process, right?</p>
<p>Cornell's</a> Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network</p>
<p>"interview"</p>
<p>just wondering, why is your name Brown man if you go Cornell?</p>
<p>Because I am brown. lol</p>
<p>No I don't go to Brown. I didn't like the university at all and didn't apply there.</p>
<p>Does anyone know the admission rates of ED/RD at ILR? What are the advantages of applying early?</p>
<p>Cornell doesn't release individual admissions rates for each school.</p>
<p>The advantages of applying early are that:</p>
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<li>It's much easier to get in early.</li>
<li>You don't have to go through the stressful college admissions regular decision process if you get in early.</li>
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<p>Disadvantages:</p>
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<li><p>You don't get to compare financial aid offers from different schools and haggle to get more financial aid.</p></li>
<li><p>Once you make your decision, you are stuck. There is no turning back.</p></li>
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<p>Cornell does release overall admission statistics for each school.</p>
<p>Cornell</a> Factbook - Undergraduate Admissions</p>
<p>ILR has approx 24% admission rate for men and 28% for women (again, overall).
- 2007 Admission</p>
<p>Ok, thanks.</p>