UPenn vs Cornell - Creative writing & personal fit

Denlah
Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:57:51 +0000

45 Percenter,
Ah, NRC. Shoulda thought to look there. Thanks for the links, they were super helpful because otherwise I would have been lazy and taken your word for it. Cornell was noticeably absent from both lists’ religion rankings, so UPenn has a huge leg up there. Then again, Cornellians can double major in English and Theater relatively easily (I love theater), and since it lacks a true religion department, religion’s woven into a good number of writing courses (e.g., some offerings include “The Bible” and "Milton).

But I do definitely get the impression that Cornell is more a more science-y school, so UPenn’s starting to sound like the better fit (if I can warm up to Philly that is–not used to big cities). Thanks for your help!

muhammad9211,
I’m glad you like confidence! Actually, I recognize that I’m not a “shoo-in”–few people are. I only said that I have good chances, and statistically, I do. My test scores are above the 75th percentiles; I’ve presided over three clubs and volunteered 280 hours with special needs kids among other things; and since writing’s my talent, my essays are solid.

But I won’t be crushed or mad at the world if I don’t get in. UPenn’s a lot older and wiser than me and I trust its decisions. :)