Cornell is about...fit?

2400from604 · 11-01-2009, 09:36 PM

So I'm deciding which Cornell college to apply to for RD

From what I heard from current Cornell students & applicants...Cornell adcoms A LOT more about whether you fit in the program (i.e. science guy for COE, social sciences for ILR...etc) than your raw stats.

Can any1 attest to this? It might potentially affect which college I choose

CayugaRed2005 · 11-01-2009, 09:42 PM

Wouldn't you want to choose the college that is the best fit for you?

2400from604 · 11-01-2009, 09:48 PM

I feel much more passionate about one thing, but my grades show otherwise...but that's a different story. Forget about me for sec here!

Strictly talking about adcoms: is it more stats based, or more the holistic approach, where they see if the applicant fits with the program of the college?

mburns813 · 11-01-2009, 10:34 PM

when I was there they talked a lot about fit and showing interest in the school

ZFanatic · 11-01-2009, 10:51 PM

You can't get in without the stats to prove you can do the work, but beyond that, fit is extremely important and your interest in Cornell itself is too.

collegedude12345 · 11-02-2009, 09:00 PM

i think it defs is about fit. if ur classes and outside activities fit in the program of the college, ur at a big advantage.

CUAmbassador11 · 11-03-2009, 12:43 AM

cornell is about fit, but that doesnt mean that just because you have a huge passion for engineering, you can still get accepted with sub par stats. its the combination of being a good student and being able to be a good match for the college

jackstile · 11-03-2009, 01:52 AM

Would you say a 1460 is in range for AEM ED?

roneald · 11-03-2009, 03:22 AM

^ Not unless you work for Google or helped found Twitter.
Or I guess cured cancer. But that wouldnt display great fit =/

CUAmbassador11 · 11-03-2009, 09:55 AM

1460 out of 1600? probs. but i dont know. im not an admissions officer.

goin2college2014 · 11-03-2009, 11:33 AM

I would hope fit counts more...my stats are not super.

ttyl8 · 11-06-2009, 08:39 PM

I'm confused...

"fit" as in fit into your program (like your program fits with your interest) or "fit" as in fit with Cornell?

jackstile · 11-06-2009, 08:41 PM

Fit as in you fit the major/college you applied for?

CUAmbassador11 · 11-06-2009, 10:34 PM

i dont understand why everyone is so confused on this

malan89 · 11-06-2009, 10:51 PM

Fit as in your ability to get your body through the school's doors? Because when I visited ILR I could barely get my fat ass into Ives. OMGHOWDOESTHISAFFECTMYCHANCEZ!!1!