Does Cornell give preference to applicants who have demonstrated their interest by calling, emailing, or visiting the university?
No. Cornell does not track or consider "demonstrated interest" in the admission process. Of course, we encourage prospective students to learn about the university. Exploring our Visit & Connect page, joining our mailing list , and connecting with us on social media are all good ways to learn about Cornell. We a…
How can I contact admissions?
Navigating the admission process can sometimes be confusing, but help is available! Our Contact Us page will help you connect with an admissions representative, contact a Cornell college or school, or reach out to one of our student ambassadors.
What is Cornell looking for?
There’s no magical formula of grade-point average and standardized test scores that guarantees admission into Cornell. Cornell’s admissions committees review each student's academic transcript, and are interested in the strength of their curriculum and test scores, but there is so much more that is evaluated. What…
