Is there any point in me applying

jfx246
Fri, 02 Jun 2017 07:48:05 +0000

I would apply ED to another school.

Cornell is need-aware for international students, which means if you apply for FA, you are competing with other students for limited funds. This means you will be denied entry even if you are competitive. Your application is decent, but when compared to other international students’, it is subpar. In my opinion, you would be better off:

1. Not applying for FA. This will increase your chances, but as a low-income student, you probably won’t be able to afford Cornell.

2. Apply somewhere that is cheaper and/or need-blind (i.e. MIT)