If you did not get a diversity letter when will you hear??? And anything before the d date?
@Burke1 from this point on, if you have not received anything yet, you will find out your decision results on the 28th
How likely could a likely letter be a fluke or a mistake? My friends (also WIE) have better way GPA’s than me, but they did not get a letter. We are both Asian. 
I don’t think it would be a fluke @helpmeasapthx . I got one of those emails too yesterday morning (which I wouldn’t have seen if my school didn’t call for a snow day). If you got the letter, you’re good! Cornell want’s you not only because you add a diverse perspective to the campus environment, but because you’re a strong student with great accomplishments. Let that soak in, 'cause you made it!
Have these diversity letters been sent in regular mail or were they emailed?
@Burke1 they were emailed
What percentage of accepted students will get a diversity letter in advance?
As @HERCULES_HERCULES said a while back, very very few people get them.
Don’t be worried if you didn’t get one guys! I’ve read many many many threads and many people get in without having received one
Just seems like it is throwing a wrench into the rest of the worried applicant pool.
Yeah i understand what you’re saying but Cornell sends out diversity letters not as “likely letters” to tell them people that they will likely be accepted, they send it because they want to inform diverse applicants about the diversity hosting in advance so they can have ample time to plan and attend the event. while the letters basically tell if you will accepted or not, that’s the goal of the letter. They’re trying to recruit as many diverse applicants as possible. The diversity can have an influence on these coveted diverse students decisions to attend. @Burke1
Hey guys, current Cornell Engineering junior here. Just wanted to chime in and say I never got a likely letter (neither did 3 of my 4 classmates who also ended up getting in). The 1 classmate who did get one was a foreign student, so maybe there were special circumstances that warranted him receiving one.
I think “diversity letters” are very broad. I got one a couple of days ago, I do have hispanic descent but my other two friends also got some–they’re white. We’re from a rural town in California, predominantly known for agriculture. I think they’re also trying to get diversity in terms of areas, ethnicities, special interests, etc.
Does anyone know of instances where students get accepted with below average SAT II scores and AP scores? I am really worried about myself because of the fact that mine are below average. I probably shouldn’t fret too much because what’s done is done-- hopefully my essays stand out.
Sorry my last post was so mistaken prone, it was late and I was tired. I understand what you’re saying but Cornell sends out diversity letters not as “likely letters” to tell people that they will likely be accepted, they send it because they want to inform diverse applicants about the diversity hosting in advance so they can have ample time to plan and attend the event. While the letters basically tell if you will accepted or not, that’s not the goal of the letter. They’re trying to recruit as many diverse applicants as possible. The diversity hosting can have an influence on these coveted diverse student’s decisions to attend. @Burke1
Thanks for clarifying. The fact that there is even the question surrounding those who receive these letters and those who don’t should make Cornell change its policy on sending such letters in advance. Additionally, this act could diminish the interest in the school for so many applicants who believe their chances for being admitted have decreased. The mere confusion says it all.
I don’t really see them changing this policy, as the whole purpose of these letters is to contact what they feel are the most competitive applicants, and get them excited, and made to feel special… the purpose is to increase the yield of the very best applicants, who will have many other elite options. The calculated risk Cornell is taking, is that the applicants who get accepted on Ivy day, will just be excited and honored to be accepted,rather than feel slighted they didn’t get a likely letter.
Just want to elaborate on the diversity thing and I agree with @bacon103 , it can mean many things… low socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, underrepresented in an academic discipline, college or career field (STEM), geographical diversity, LGBTQIA etc… Also, want to clarify I don’t know specifics with regards to Cornell’s definition but those are aspects of diversity in general.
Hi, everyone. As the March 28 date approaches, I’m getting really nervous. I feel like I have a compelling “hook” that shows that I am passionate and dedicated to something, but I’m concerned because it isn’t STEM related and I’m applying for engineering. Do you think this would help me stand out or would it hurt my chances?
Also, since Cornell doesn’t participate in Score Choice, I was wondering about SAT scores. I took it twice and my score was 140 points higher the second time, so how will they consider my scores?
To my earlier point.