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Old 06-09-2008, 11:42 PM   #46
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Are the chances of getting accepted in the partially state-funded Applied Economics and Management school in Cornell lower for international students than the other private-funded schools in Cornell? I was just wondering if AEM is like the UCs.
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Old 06-27-2008, 10:11 PM   #47
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depends on your stats...they're not just gonna let you in b/c you're from indonesia or w/e

why is the AEM program good for you? consider that AEM is in the CALS college and is more of an agricultural business program...
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Old 07-28-2008, 03:34 PM   #48
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Not anymore. They overhauled the program in '02 away from its agricultural roots into a general applied business program.

Likewise - there are many programs in CALS that have nothing at all to do with agriculture (or life sciences).
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Old 07-30-2008, 07:01 AM   #49
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i'm an Singaporean considering applying ED to Cornell. Is it slightly/somewhat/significantly easier to get in by ED?
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Old 07-31-2008, 10:55 PM   #50
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Yes, from the statistics I saw on the Cornell website, it is indeed easier to get in early decision. But don't quote me on it, because I could be wrong.
If you love Cornell and envision yourself going there and love the college within Cornell that you're applying to, apply ED!
The reduced in-state tuition at the contract colleges is great, too.
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Old 08-01-2008, 09:14 AM   #51
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thanks very much for the reply. but while the statistics are helpful, i think you are right in saying they are not conclusive. it could be, for example, that the ED applicants are stronger. (i know when Harvard had SCEA, they said that the same high standards were demanded of EA applicants, and that SCEA did not give any advantage)

cornell is my first choice. my main dilemma is whether to apply ED or not. if i only get a minimal advantage at best with ED, then i would rather apply for financial aid with RD. as internationals cannot apply ED and have financial aid.

does anyone have any clue regarding whether Cornell's ED is similar to Harvard's EA? Or if ED is really a plus, roughly how big is it?? (even anecdotal evidence would be helpful)
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:08 AM   #52
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"Cornell University maintains only a very limited program of financial assistance for international students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, Canada, or Mexico. Those who do receive funds have exceptional credentials and demonstrate financial need. This information is not intended to discourage you from applying, but to give you a realistic understanding of the nuances for receiving financial aid to attend Cornell."

ED does give a boost in admissions, BUT you should not apply ED if you need to evaluate various financial adi offers...and as it says above from the Cornell website, fin adi is very limitd for Int'l students. I know of an int'l student who graduated from high school in US, accepted to Cornell but never got finaid...

you might start looking now for possible sources of aid in your home country if you really want to attend Cornell
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Old 08-01-2008, 10:25 AM   #53
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Yes, getting admitted under ED is easier than RD in Cornell's case, at Cornell enthusiasm and interest is highly valued and that is reflected in their ED acceptance rates. However, since you are an international applicant, I would do RD if you need to evaluate financial aid. Just a warning, some universities are not need-blind in their international admissions.
Good luck with everything!
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Old 08-13-2008, 07:34 PM   #54
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How about history or math workload?
I am following my friend's steps. (See my posts)
Did anyone here taken any of these courses?
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Old 09-15-2008, 07:49 PM   #55
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whats workload like for philosophy or government majors.
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Old 10-12-2008, 01:08 PM   #56
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Why are the New York State College Universities Tuition
University at Albany-SUNY
Tuition & Aid
In-State Tuition: $4,350.00

State University of New York--Binghamton University
Tuition & Aid
In-State Tuition: $4,350.00

BUT, Cornell Contract College:
Cornell University 2008-2009
Costs

Contract Colleges: Agriculture & Life Sciences; Human Ecology; Industrial and Labor Relations
(New York Residents) Contract Colleges
Tuition & Fees $20,364

That's a Huge Difference!!!!
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Old 10-12-2008, 01:15 PM   #57
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Because they're not SUNY colleges.
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Old 10-28-2008, 12:28 AM   #58
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yeah stop comparing those to SUNY schools, because they're not. The tuition is reduced slightly for NY state residents, which is only fair since they receive govt funding.
Let me tell you, if I'm accepted to HumEc, I'd be more than delighted to pay $20,000 for tuition...tuition at NYU is like $38,000, and I don't even like the college. it's cuckoo bananas.
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Old 11-05-2008, 03:12 PM   #59
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y is the AEM program so selective? cornell only admits ard 100 pp per year. i am an international applying to the program via ed.
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Old 11-06-2008, 12:27 AM   #60
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well, it's sort of cornell's only undergrad business program, and the only other real business program in the ivy league is Penn's wharton, I've heard. Not that AEM is the only major that leads to business...I mean ILR and even PAM are great options, depending on what you want to study.
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