Cornell c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013) Forum

[Big Dog]

Pretty surprising that 3.9 168 and 3.5 169 are getting WL.

It could just be geographic YP. How did you respond to the small essay prompts? (Unlike the popular "wisdom" on TLS, it ain't all about the numbers, particularly at the smaller schools.)

[JXander]

Has Cornell been doing interviews with WLers or by request or...?

[talesofyore]

Pretty surprising that 3.9 168 and 3.5 169 are getting WL.

It could just be geographic YP. How did you respond to the small essay prompts? (Unlike the popular "wisdom" on TLS, it ain't all about the numbers, particularly at the smaller schools.)

This is true.

[Easy-E]

So I was complete since 1/2, then updated to 3/4 yesterday, no e-mail or anything. Does this mean bad news is in the mail?

Cornell gives multiple updates no? I don't think your first review update could be anything awful.

It's been a while since that last one, but I think this is my 3rd complete. Is there no pattern to follow for Cornell?

Oh, third complete. NVM. Retract my statement. I had three completes before I received my initial decision. Good luck man.

I don't see it how it won't be a deny, I have lower numbers than many people who have posted...

[thatgumyoulike]

A bit confused on the Cornell Law School Financial Aid Information Sheet: do you only need to send this in if you get accepted? I'm still waiting on a decision and just came across it on their website: says admitted students need to have it in by March 15th, but pretty vague on all applicants.

I actually emailed them about this today. Will let you know when they get back to me.

Thanks. You probably meant this, but if you could PM me I'd appreciate it.

[postard]

Pretty surprising that 3.9 168 and 3.5 169 are getting WL.

It could just be geographic YP. How did you respond to the small essay prompts? (Unlike the popular "wisdom" on TLS, it ain't all about the numbers, particularly at the smaller schools.)

This is possible (I'm a west coaster), they asked in the interview "Can you see yourself in Ithaca?"

[uconjak]

Pretty surprising that 3.9 168 and 3.5 169 are getting WL.

Yup. I'm completely fucked now.

don't give up hope, i just got accepted 168/3.9 non urm

[jdpitt]

Applied late January and still not complete. Anyone else apply this late?

[JXander]

Applied late January and still not complete. Anyone else apply this late?

Yes. I called them recently to ask about the late apps and they said they will be getting to our files this week.

[Rlabo]

Applied late January and still not complete. Anyone else apply this late?

Yes. I called them recently to ask about the late apps and they said they will be getting to our files this week.

+1, here's to hoping they actually get to us

[danitt]

Applied late January and still not complete. Anyone else apply this late?

Yes. I called them recently to ask about the late apps and they said they will be getting to our files this week.

Also they're still looking at people that were held over from EA.

[dproduct]

Applied late January and still not complete. Anyone else apply this late?

Yes. I called them recently to ask about the late apps and they said they will be getting to our files this week.

Also they're still looking at people that were held over from EA.

[uconjak]

From the group, any thoughts on Scholly money for me....168/3.9 non urm. since it sounds as if Gtown is going to stiff me big time. UCLA is in negotiations to up my scholly....close to USC's...
my thoughts are should I give up any hope of something decent in the T-14?

[ks2499]

From the group, any thoughts on Scholly money for me....168/3.9 non urm. since it sounds as if Gtown is going to stiff me big time. UCLA is in negotiations to up my scholly....close to USC's...
my thoughts are should I give up any hope of something decent in the T-14?

You're above both medians, so I'm sure you'll get something decent. Good luck!

[dproduct]

From the group, any thoughts on Scholly money for me....168/3.9 non urm. since it sounds as if Gtown is going to stiff me big time. UCLA is in negotiations to up my scholly....close to USC's...
my thoughts are should I give up any hope of something decent in the T-14?

You're above both medians, so I'm sure you'll get something decent. Good luck!

Particularly, your GPA is probably the median they are aiming for this year... and your GPA is fantastic. I would imagine something is coming jak.

[T20hopeful89]

Applied late January and still not complete. Anyone else apply this late?

Yes. I called them recently to ask about the late apps and they said they will be getting to our files this week.

Also they're still looking at people that were held over from EA.

does that mean they have already started to re-review us or just generally they still have our apps and plan to re-review at some point in the future?

[danitt]

Also they're still looking at people that were held over from EA.

does that mean they have already started to re-review us or just generally they still have our apps and plan to re-review at some point in the future?

She said that they were still reviewing them so I guess they are actively doing so.

[smdpnp]

A bit confused on the Cornell Law School Financial Aid Information Sheet: do you only need to send this in if you get accepted? I'm still waiting on a decision and just came across it on their website: says admitted students need to have it in by March 15th, but pretty vague on all applicants.

I actually emailed them about this today. Will let you know when they get back to me.

Thanks. You probably meant this, but if you could PM me I'd appreciate it.

That's likely a FAQ. Many thanks if you share your answer with the board instead.

[dproduct]

A bit confused on the Cornell Law School Financial Aid Information Sheet: do you only need to send this in if you get accepted? I'm still waiting on a decision and just came across it on their website: says admitted students need to have it in by March 15th, but pretty vague on all applicants.

I actually emailed them about this today. Will let you know when they get back to me.

Thanks. You probably meant this, but if you could PM me I'd appreciate it.

That's likely a FAQ. Many thanks if you share your answer with the board instead.

Yes please!

[T20hopeful89]

Also they're still looking at people that were held over from EA.

does that mean they have already started to re-review us or just generally they still have our apps and plan to re-review at some point in the future?

She said that they were still reviewing them so I guess they are actively doing so.

well, at least we know they haven't forgotten about us =(

[KanyeShrug]

I forgot how to spell the word "hpoe" at this point, so don't mess with my emotions...

[smdpnp]

A bit confused on the Cornell Law School Financial Aid Information Sheet: do you only need to send this in if you get accepted? I'm still waiting on a decision and just came across it on their website: says admitted students need to have it in by March 15th, but pretty vague on all applicants.

I actually emailed them about this today. Will let you know when they get back to me.

Thanks. You probably meant this, but if you could PM me I'd appreciate it.

That's likely a FAQ. Many thanks if you share your answer with the board instead.

Good news, the March 15 deadline doesn't apply. Applicants admitted close to or after the deadline will be given an extra two weeks to send in their materials.

[Dream Weave]

I forgot how to spell the word "hpoe" at this point, so don't mess with my emotions...

+1 and two tears

[cookiejar1]

A bit confused on the Cornell Law School Financial Aid Information Sheet: do you only need to send this in if you get accepted? I'm still waiting on a decision and just came across it on their website: says admitted students need to have it in by March 15th, but pretty vague on all applicants.

For what it's worth, I sent my information before my file went under review and I got a prompt "thank you" reply from the Director of Financial Aid and Admissions Services. I figured that since they already had my FAFSA / Need Access it wouldn't hurt to just go ahead and send them my financial aid documents too.

Regarding status checker: received the completed files update email on 3/1 (went complete 2/8). Status checker updated again on 3/5 although it doesn't look like anything else has changed. Hmm.

[framboozer]

Applied late January and still not complete. Anyone else apply this late?

My first thought when reading this was "Oh thank god" because there's someone else in this boat, but I sympathize because it's really frustrating. Cornell was the second application of twelve I submitted and I've been questioning if I did in fact do something wrong, because I've already heard back from other schools at this point.