<p>dewdrop: do people really consider that as a backdoor though? The reason I chose Cornell as my first choice is because an alum told me how versatile the school is. I'm going to apply as an Info Science major because I have strong ECs related to the field, but the undergraduate coordinater of the program even encouraged me to try out AEM courses if I get admitted since I also demonstrated interests in social sciences, and then transfer if I liked it better. I don't really see how it's a back door...I think a student should be able to transfer majors fairly easily, at least in the same school.</p>
<p>Hi kMz,
you seem very eager to gather some Cornell AEM people
does the department SERIOUSLY only admit 95 students?!?!
how the heck am i gonna get in?
btw, are you EDing?
how is your application coming along?</p>
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dewdrop: do people really consider that as a backdoor though? The reason I chose Cornell as my first choice is because an alum told me how versatile the school is. I'm going to apply as an Info Science major because I have strong ECs related to the field, but the undergraduate coordinater of the program even encouraged me to try out AEM courses if I get admitted since I also demonstrated interests in social sciences, and then transfer if I liked it better. I don't really see how it's a back door...I think a student should be able to transfer majors fairly easily, at least in the same school.
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<p>Please make note because I am tired of repeating this: "backdoor" is not my choice of words....the sentiments I expressed come directly from the mouth of an AEM faculty member. Same with the statements that 95 seats are available for each entering class. </p>
<p>I was not an AEM student while at Cornell...it just so happened that everytime I did a newly accepted student panel our faculty panelist was the same person from the AEM department and so I learned these things. The information about available seats comes from my time doing regular prospective student panels. I was given a briefing on this info from an adcom member b/c all the prospective AEM students hound us with question regarding AEM and took attention away form students who were not applying for the program. In fact...there has been talk about having separate admission panels for AEM applicants because there are so many and so ambassadors can give the attention they need.</p>
<p>Updated list:
kMz
CrystalPineapple
wis3ly
SmjoCn
SDG1
MZK1991
mforme</p>
<p>Up..............</p>
<p>Hi, I applied early to AEM.
I have nooo idea if I'm going to get in...:/
I didn't realize HOW competitive it really is.
and for second choice, I put hotel school.
I want to study business, so yeah.</p>
<p>Applying to AEM:
kMz
CrystalPineapple
wis3ly
SmjoCn
SDG1
MZK1991
mforme
xtnlee</p>
<p>i'm applying too.
there's really 150 spots open.
the yield is 95.
So there's really about 50 spots open for EDers which isn't bad.
and dont' stress so much about the gpa, the admissions officer told me cornell cares a lot more about your fit to the school. So if you have experience working in a bank or some other financial institution, that will help you a lot.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info, Guazn! Didn't know that, and it definitely makes me feel better.</p>
<p>Applying to AEM:
kMz
CrystalPineapple
wis3ly
SmjoCn
SDG1
MZK1991
mforme
xtnlee
Guazn</p>
<p>dont forget me =)</p>
<p>Applying to AEM:
kMz
CrystalPineapple
wis3ly
SmjoCn
SDG1
MZK1991
mforme
xtnlee
Guazn
HiroShima11</p>
<p>It's crazy to think that some of us could be potential classmates next year!</p>
<p>Btw, Hiroshima11, did you get around to finishing your CALS/AEM supplement? I would love to take a look and give you feedback, as I have been talking to a couple of my friends already in AEM who have been giving me some pointers. Give me a PM :)</p>
<p>Applying to AEM:
kMz
CrystalPineapple
wis3ly
SmjoCn
SDG1
MZK1991
mforme
xtnlee
Guazn
HiroShima11</p>
<p>What are my chances of getting into the AEM program with regular decision?</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT: 770 Writing, 750 Math, 650 CR
SAT IIs: 800 Chinese, 760 US History, 730 World History, Will be taking Math II in December
GPA: We don't use the 4.0 scale...I have about a 94.8 average.
Rank: 89/850 - Top 11% </p>
<p>Subjective:</p>
<p>Extracurriculars: FBLA - I was a National President's Assistant, advised the national president on certain isses. Won numerous business awards. I also have many other business-related extracurriculars.</p>
<p>Essays: Amazing essays. My english teacher said they were the best she had ever read</p>
<p>Teacher Recs: One amazing. One ok.</p>
<p>Counselor Rec: Great, tho not amazing</p>
<p>Hook (if any): I attended Cornell's summer business program and earned a 4.0. The professor also wrote a recommendation for me and called me the best in the program. </p>
<p>Location/Person:</p>
<p>School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian (Chinese)
Gender: Male
State: New York, Albany</p>
<p>Special situations: I did terribly in my freshman year, with averages in the 70s. But ever since my sophomore yr, Ive been earning 99s. If not for freshman yr, I would have been top 2-3% </p>
<p>I'm also a first generation college student</p>
<p>Applying to AEM:
kMz
CrystalPineapple
wis3ly
SmjoCn
SDG1
MZK1991
mforme
xtnlee
Guazn
HiroShima11
Rogue90</p>
<p>I'm also applying to Cornell RD</p>
<p>Asian/First Gen (parents have not gone to school in the U.S)
GPA:3.95UW/4.96 Weighted (lots of AP Courses)
SAT: 1510 M+CR
ACT: 34</p>
<p>EC's:
President of DECA (won a few awards)
President of Key Club: Community service: Food drives, sponsoring a child overseas, and sending in a Grant from the government for 18k to build a well in a third world country are a few examples of what i do.</p>
<p>Secretary Of Business Prof. America</p>
<p>I did a public relations campaign on Drug Awareness (planning on being acclaimed at least on the state level)
etc...</p>
<p>I also manage a franchise store. As a 17 year old I oversee the operation of a business with thousands of dollars of revenue</p>
<p>Thats about it.. How do my chances look?</p>
<p>I didnt take SAT2 (which mite hurt) bt i come from a very low socioeconomic background which might help</p>
<p>I'm also a nominee for tons of scholarships (lets see how it works out)</p>
<p>k, i'm definitely not going to get in.</p>
<p>Rogue90: I'm from Albany too. What school do you go to?</p>
<p>count me in!!cornell AEM via ED. from Malaysia.</p>
<p>does anyone know how many people apply to AEM...the admissions rate must be absolutely ridiculous</p>
<p>^probably around 900 because cornell only takes around 100ppl and there`s a 11% acceptance rate</p>