Does Cornell have a required high school GPA or SAT/ACT score?
Cornell does not use any single formula for its admission decisions, and there is no GPA or SAT/ACT cutoff for admission. Effective for students applying for Fall 2026 or beyond, first-year applicants to all undergraduate colleges and schools will be required to submit standardized test scores. For more information, …
Are first quarter grades required for early decision applicants to Cornell University?
As an early decision applicant, first quarter grades and the Midyear Report are not required and will not appear on your application checklist. For more information about Cornell's application requirements, please see the How to Apply page.
