Should The Cornell Commitment influence my decision?

<p>I just received an invitation into The Cornell Tradition, part of The Cornell Commitment. Has anybody been through one of the three programs? Or is there anybody with any helpful information?</p>

<p>I'm right now torn between Cornell and Case Western. The raw sum is equal, but I have mass scholarships at Case. Case is definitely smaller, has better student:faculty ratios, and is not taught by any TAs. Cornell has the name an pretige. However, from what I hear, both are equally tough.</p>

<p>I guess what I'm trying to ask is: Should The Cornell Commitment influence my decision?</p>

<p>Any input would be appreciated!</p>

<p>Ha...</p>

<p>Stay posted with me because it's also looking like I'm going to either Case or Cornell as well. I just have to get my financial offer back from Cornell. We have something in common, anyway. ;)</p>

<p>But to answer your question so I'm not completely off topic, I've never even heard of the Cornell Commitment.</p>

<p>I just read a little bit about it; why would this make you think you have to commit to the school? Tell me more about it, and I could make more of an informed opinion.</p>

<p>if u go to case, either one of u, u will regret it</p>

<p>not only isn't it prestigious, it's quality of life is crap, it accepts 75 percent of students, and that's with giving most ppl merit money to attend, don't make a choice u will regret</p>

<p>my friend goes there, he was down to Rutgers and case, no other school accepted him</p>

<p>You need to assess your financial situation before anyone can answer that. If you compare the two packages and the Tradition scholarship+Cornell fin aid is doable for you then definitely chse Cornell. If you don't get any aid though, Tradition is only a $600 book award, internship funding for one summer, and workstudy-like job funding so it won't make that much of a difference.</p>

<p>As a Tradition Student, the Cornell Tradition SHOULD greatly influence your decision to attend. It is an honor granted to only around 150 incoming freshmen, and your financial aid package will reflect this when you get that $4000 loan replacement. You are then able to receive a stipend for a summer internship, etc. If you have any more questions, let me know. I will say this though, the requirements are kinda annoying, but in the end, they WILL help you later on (e.g. work experience, getting involved, etc).</p>

<p>While anxiously waiting for the financial aid package, I received the letter about being admitted into the "Meinig Family Cornell National Scholars" - another part of The Cornell Commitment. Not sure whether I will get $600 or $4000. I think the honor status has some influence for me but the overall cost is a bigger factor. Has anyone living in Ohio received the financial aid letter?</p>

<p>I was invited to be in the Meinig Family Cornell National Scholars program as well, congrats!:)</p>

<p>Whther or not you get the entire $4000 depends on how many loans you recieve. i.e. its possible that you may only get 2000. All three programs are really good to be a part of but I don't think any of them are such a big deal that you should go to Cornell if you weren't already going to make that decision without the offer. Tradition has a ton of requirements too. You should definitely look into that. I have friends who got kicked out b/c they didn't have time for the 250 hours of community service. (im pretty sure thats the number) But plenty of people are able to do it, you just have to be committed. Both are great schools so I think you will be fine no matter what you choose. Im in MFCNS too so congrats to the new Meinigs. You guys will have a bunch of fun :)</p>