Would going to Cornell Summer College help in admissions?

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<p>I went to Cornell Summer College last summer for 3 weeks and I applied RD for Cornell (CAS) this year.(hoping to get in)<br>
I was wondering if attending that helped in the admissions process. I mean I doubt its gonna help a lot but I was wondering if it somewhat affects it! Thanks!!</p>

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<p>It certainly exemplifies your affection for Cornell, which is great. Other than that, its influences are rather trivial.</p>

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<p>lots of differences of opinion on this, e.g. see
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/cornell-university/626453-summer-college-hs-kids.html?[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/cornell-university/626453-summer-college-hs-kids.html?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<h1>14, 15 vs. #26,29</h1>

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<p>seems to help a LOT for architecture.</p>

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<p>@gomestar: <em>really</em>? I plan to apply to architecture, and my summer plans are now in the making … please, tell me more. cornell arch is my top choice next to dartmouth</p>

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<p>in my experience (dated an arch student throughout her 5 years and spent a lot of time in the studio and have a good group of arch friends), a solid chunk of current arch students did the summer arch program. Far more % wise than say CAS or CALS. It wouldn’t be wise of me to say it would help and I do not want to speak for AAP admissions, but personally, I’d want to have good success in the summer program as I apply.</p>

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<p>I think raezin stated it best:

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<p>I think this stands for many, if not all, summer precollege-type programs. </p>

<p>Architecture students often have to take summer courses eventually because of the large workload (it’s a five year undergrad program after all), and its intensity, so I’m not sure if we’re confusing those who are just going through the regular program as those who are taking the summer precollege path that the OP is referring to.</p>

<p>If it’s your first choice and is financially feasible, go for it, but make sure you aim for that A. I went through the NYU Precollege program several years ago and later realized how little of an impact it has on admissions.</p>

<p>Otherwise I think that $1,000+ can be better spent on something like maybe SAT prep.</p>

<p>Best of luck.</p>

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<p>sage advice, friends. jay, I have to reluctantly agree: that $5,000+ (wow) will go somewhere more useful.</p>