<p>Cornell being my first choice school (I applied RD), I was pleasantly surprised to get a letter from Cornell COLLEGE in Mount Vernon, Iowa saying that they've received my high school transcript and counselor school report form. Yeah. OH CRAP. Apparently my counselor sent my transcript to the wrong Cornell. Tried calling Cornell University, they said they have so many applications to sort through that they don't know whether or not they're missing anything from me, and they'll notify me in mid february if anything is missing. my counselor is gone for some reason till next monday. SO, should i wait till i hear back from cornell in february or next monday have my counselor re-send everything? </p>
<p>Have your counselor re-send everything to Cornell University immediately.</p>
<p>I also suggest writing a letter to Cornell explaining the situation. The person who took your phone call probably didn't write much down, but the letter will probably be placed in your file along with your other materials.</p>
<p>"In mid-February, when mail processing nears completion, we will notify you if we are missing materials from your application, and we will provide you with an opportunity to complete your application. In the meantime, please do not send duplicate copies of your application materials. "</p>
<p>don't panic- but talk to your counselor Monday and have her re-send everything IMMEDIATELY.<br>
I agree with Marion- write a brief note to Cornell explaining the situation too.
I'm sure this is not the first time it has happened-</p>
<p>Definitely contact your GC Monday and have him/her resubmit; perhaps including first semster transcripts. That way you beat the mid-Feb e-mail/call.</p>
<p>But, personally, I wouldn't worry about writing a letter since colleges only care if YOUR paperwork is submitted timely. The KNOW that teachers/GCs have other stuff to do, and oftentimes submit stuff later, and, of course, "stuff happens," i.e, gets lost in the mail.</p>
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I applied early decision to Cornell and was excited (and a little surprised, to be honest) to be accepted. I am planning on visiting with my family soon, since I have never been to the campus, but we're a little confused. I always thought that Cornell is in upstate New York (which is what the web site says.) But the little info sheet about planning your visit gives directions to Mount Vernon, Iowa, which is hundreds of miles away from New York. What's the deal? Please respond quickly - I'm really excited about visiting and can't wait to start at Cornell!
<p>Definitely E-mail an admissions rep...i had a similar problem(in that my counselor forgot some stuff), and they were really nice about it! They said my app. was going to be processed a bit late, but she would give a copy of my e-mail to the admissions office so they understand my situation.</p>
<p>I believe colleges aren't as strict about deadlines for LOR's as they are about submitting your application online on time. These things are simply outside of your control sometimes. It isn't your fault if your GC or professor forgot or mistakenly sent out your letter and transcript to the wrong college. It would be wrong of Cornell to count this against you.</p>