<p>Im applying to cornell right now and I really want to get in. Their high school requiremetn is </p>
<p>16 units, including 1 of chemistry,
1 of physics, and 4 of mathematics
(2 of algebra, 1 of geometry, and
1 of calculus)</p>
<p>However, I was in esol for two years in middle school so I had to start algebra1 in 9th grade. I'm currently taking pre-cal and it's not like I'm bad at math. I got a 740 on the sat math. Would I be automatically disqualified from admission or an I contact them and explain it to them? Is there anyway I can get in?</p>
<p>I don’t think calculus is required but it is recommended because not every school has calculus classes to offer to its student.</p>
<p>Are you sure? It says 1 of calculus on their site. Do you know anyone that got in w/o cal?</p>
<p>For College of Engineering, <a href=“http://admissions.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2013FreshmanAppBooklet.pdf[/url]”>http://admissions.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/2013FreshmanAppBooklet.pdf</a> implies it’s required.</p>
<p>However, [Cornell</a> Math - Mathematics for the Engineering Student](<a href=“http://www.math.cornell.edu/Courses/FSM/engr.html]Cornell”>http://www.math.cornell.edu/Courses/FSM/engr.html) says “Students who have not taken any calculus are expected to take MATH 1110 during the 6-week summer session at Cornell or an equivalent course at another university before their freshman year.”</p>
<p>That said, 740 on the Math section of the SAT is 25th percentile for College of Engineering, per [Cornell</a> Engineering: Class Profiles](<a href=“http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/admissions/undergraduate/why_cornell/class_profiles.cfm]Cornell”>http://www.engineering.cornell.edu/admissions/undergraduate/why_cornell/class_profiles.cfm). Cornell is likely to be a big reach for you.</p>
<p>Yes the school of engineering is required to take calculus or atleast have some basically calculus background. If it’s other schools, it might not be required but if do want you they can accept you and put you in a summer program for free to take the classes from what i heard.</p>
<p>As long are you are not applying for engineering I think it is just strongly recommended.So all though it is not ideal you should be fine. Also would you be willing to take calculus over the summer (if you tell them that you would have the calculus by the time you start that might help)…</p>
<p>ArtsyGirl13, I’m applying to engineering. Sorry I forgot to mention that. If I can get it, I wouldn’t mind. But how would I tell them though? Do I have to call them or write them a letter?</p>
<p>Then you might experience an issue. If you are willing to take calculus over the summer contact your admissions representative (there will be one that is assigned to your region or state) and tell them your situation and how you are willing to take the class over the summer and ask them if they would still be willing to consider you. Sending an email should be fine, or you could call them.</p>
<p>My first link says that if someone doesn’t meet the CAS requirements, “deficiencies should be explained in a letter accompanying the application for admission.” I’d suggest taking that same route for CoE.</p>
<p>ArtsyGirl13 and allyphoe, thanks!! I just emailed my admissions representative.</p>