angelolee69

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.

ResurgamBell

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...

applejack

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).

mulu89

i'm an Singaporean considering applying ED to Cornell. Is it slightly/somewhat/significantly easier to get in by ED?

ChandlerBing

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.

mulu89

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)

memphismom

"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

ChandlerBing

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!

race64

How about history or math workload?
I am following my friend's steps. (See my posts)
Did anyone here taken any of these courses?