<p>Woosmom…Why would you automatically assume that the OP should apply to Princeton instead of Cornell. I have three sons who had excellent stats, ECs and grades to attend any of the tiop schools. Two chose to attend Cornell, and one went to MIT. The son who graduated MIT will attend Cornell for grad school because he loved Cornell after spending some time on the campus. </p>
<p>The OP is a good candidate for Cornell College of engineering. Why would he apply to Princeton for engineering when Cornell has always been considered far better. The OP is not asking about Cornell vs a low tier school he is asking about a school in the same category. Do you have a son or daughter attending Cornell…if you did you would never make such a comment.</p>