Hey everyone! I'm applying to Cornell and was wondering if anyone knows which colleges within Cornell are easiest to get into?
Although the acceptance rate can fluctuate from year to year, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the School of Industrial and Labor Relations have often had higher acceptance rates compared to other colleges within Cornell. However, it’s important to keep in mind that it's not really about finding the "easiest" school to get into. Admissions officers at Cornell will be looking for fit in addition to academic qualifications. They want to see that you’re applying to a particular school because you’re genuinely interested in the field of study it offers and that you’ve taken steps to explore this interest.
For example, if you’re interested in Industrial and Labor Relations, the admissions team will look for evidence that you’ve taken relevant coursework or engaged in extracurricular activities related to fields like government, history, sociology, psychology, leadership, etc. Similarly, if you’re interested in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, you’d be expected to demonstrate your commitment to biological sciences, environmental studies, food science, or related areas.
So while the acceptance rates for these colleges might be a bit higher, it doesn't necessarily mean they are "easier" to get into. It all depends on how well your interests, achievements, and aspirations align with the specific programs the colleges offer. Of course, these are just some general ideas, and individual profiles and circumstances can factor into admissions decisions in many different ways.
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