sibling legacy?

phineas
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:08:40 +0000

By specialty I mean the different programs at Human Ecology, and Industrial Labor Relations, Architecture, Hotel, etc.

Cornell has some very focused majors/programs, and when one applies to those they really look for a right fit.

My oldest got in on grades and SATS. My second had very good grades (only slightly less than the oldest), but weaker on test scores, and was accepted on “fit” in a Human Ecology program.

I certainly suspect that admissions looks over the sibling’s record when reviewing the younger, I mean, the older sibling’s record could be a train wreck, and that while I hope that that wouldn’t hurt a younger sibling, it might not help the way a good record for an older sibling would.

Again, my sense is that a successful older sibling is helpful factor, but any applicant has to pretty much tip the scales with everything else the school is looking for.

Good luck!