<p>I am having a hard time transitioning from the topic of my interest in engineering to why Cornell, so I was thinking of saying something along the lines of “Cornell is a pioneer, a mission that it continues to follow today, and similarly I do not limit my goals” but worded much better. </p>
<p>Do you think this would be extremely cheesy/overused in a a supplemental essay?</p>
<p>The wording is very awkward, but as long as it leaves room in explaining why YOU are a pioneer, it is not bad. In college supplements they want to hear more about you than necessarily the school itself. After all, you’re the person the school is admitting.</p>
<p>@aberlasters i like it </p>
<p>The cardinal rule is “Show, don’t tell”. I agree with @shawnspencer, you want the essay to be more about you and how you will fit into the unique environment at Cornell etc.</p>