Cornell c/o 2020 Applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[lawnerd87]

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[ZVBXRPL]

First time poster, just got invited to interview. I dont have any sort of webcam besides my phone and it says the interview doesnt work on mobile devices, but also lists android 4 and up as a supported platform. Anyone try and do it on a phone and if not, do I have time to buy a webcam and have it shipped to me for this interview? Kind of surprised I wasn't just auto denied since my gpa is pretty low (3.5).

I tried it on the Note 5 via Chrome and it didn't work.

[Jupiter33]

Just got the call. Off the wait-list and accepted. For those of you still waiting, keep up hope! Super pumped right now.

Congrats! If you don't mind me asking, are your stats still the same as you posted a few months back? Because Cornell have been pretty tough on low(er) GPAs this cycle so far and if yours is still what it was and you're not a URM... it looks like Cornell's loosening up a bit with these early waitlist acceptances.

Yup, 3.3 / 168. Dean Ingram mentioned how important the interview was and my continued interest (I sent in a pretty lengthy LoCI). But frankly, given how this cycle has been going, I was stunned I got in with that gpa. Shows that splitters still have a shot I think, at least sometimes.

That's fantastic news. I'm thinking Cornell's splitter anxiety this cycle can now be chalked up to a likely YP strategy more than becoming Berkeley as previously feared. Or so I hope. Splitter here too and I'm willing to fight tooth and nail to get into Cornell. Hopefully they realize that from my online interview.

I thank you, kind sir/madam, for the renewed hope.

Did you interview before or after being waitlisted?

After

[RParadela]

Just got the call. Off the wait-list and accepted. For those of you still waiting, keep up hope! Super pumped right now.

This is a big development IMO. I think Cornell is WL a lot more people than usual and thus will take a lot more people off the WL if they show interest

[Nightwing]

Just got the call. Off the wait-list and accepted. For those of you still waiting, keep up hope! Super pumped right now.

Congrats! If you don't mind me asking, are your stats still the same as you posted a few months back? Because Cornell have been pretty tough on low(er) GPAs this cycle so far and if yours is still what it was and you're not a URM... it looks like Cornell's loosening up a bit with these early waitlist acceptances.

Yup, 3.3 / 168. Dean Ingram mentioned how important the interview was and my continued interest (I sent in a pretty lengthy LoCI). But frankly, given how this cycle has been going, I was stunned I got in with that gpa. Shows that splitters still have a shot I think, at least sometimes.

That's fantastic news. I'm thinking Cornell's splitter anxiety this cycle can now be chalked up to a likely YP strategy more than becoming Berkeley as previously feared. Or so I hope. Splitter here too and I'm willing to fight tooth and nail to get into Cornell. Hopefully they realize that from my online interview.

I thank you, kind sir/madam, for the renewed hope.

Did you interview before or after being waitlisted?

If you were asking me, I haven't received an initial decision yet. Just don't want to suffer the heart attack of a WL.

[studyingeveryday]

Reserved here a while ago:

1. Do you guys think it would be better to visit before or after we get to do the in-person interview? Since I would probably want to talk with admissions, would it make sense to wait until after the interview, or would doing it beforehand show interest? Or does it completely not matter?

2. There's no info on the website about visiting, so I would have to call and ask. Who should I call? Anyone know if I would be able to actually meet with admissions/sit in on a class/tour?

Essentially, I'm trying to figure out how to utilize a visit to best increase my chances.

1. Probably after. You won't know what effects, if any, the interview will have until it happens. Do the interview, wait a week or two to see if anything happens, and if still nothing, then do the visit. This also gives you another touchpoint post-interview that will help you demonstrate continued interest, which will become increasingly important as the cycle progresses, if they don't pull from reserve early.

2. Call the general admissions number, or email the general admissions email and they'll set it up for you. No harm in asking if those things are possible to set up, and I imagine they are. If I remember correctly, they are generally receptive to meeting with students, doing tours/class sit-in's etc.

thanks for the response! what do you think about the LOCI--send it before or after the interview?

Have you sent one already or would this be the first? Also, when is the interview?

If it's really soon, I'd hold off. If you have 2-3 weeks, then I'd send it. If Cornell is your top choice, I'd make sure to emphasize that above other things.

this would be the first, I'm going to find out the interview date on the 10th, so I guess it'll be a few weeks and I should probably send it soon. Thanks!

[charles117]

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[bunney_j]

is the online interview really voluntary like they say or only "voluntary" as in do it or you wont get in?

"The online interview is voluntary"

I was accepted no interview. It's not required

[EWofNell]

I am of the opinion that it is a poor decision to elect not to interview. To me, it shows disinterest and makes you vulnerable to WL or even rejection.

[ZVBXRPL]

I am of the opinion that it is a poor decision to elect not to interview. To me, it shows disinterest and makes you vulnerable to WL or even rejection.

Agreed! The interview took me all of ~ 20 minutes. Get it done and feel like you gave your application your best shot. Which reminds me, I interviewed on january 28. When will I get response?

[simplypara588]

I am of the opinion that it is a poor decision to elect not to interview. To me, it shows disinterest and makes you vulnerable to WL or even rejection.

Agreed! The interview took me all of ~ 20 minutes. Get it done and feel like you gave your application your best shot. Which reminds me, I interviewed on january 28. When will I get response?

From what I've seen here, it looks like people hear back anywhere from a day to a month after completing their interview, which has left me in a personal state of constant anxiety for the past week since my interview

[theothercat]

is the online interview really voluntary like they say or only "voluntary" as in do it or you wont get in?

"The online interview is voluntary"

I was accepted no interview. It's not required

Interesting! I skipped the interview and figured that I was just waiting on a rejection. How soon after your interview invite were you accepted?

[bunney_j]

is the online interview really voluntary like they say or only "voluntary" as in do it or you wont get in?

"The online interview is voluntary"

I was accepted no interview. It's not required

Interesting! I skipped the interview and figured that I was just waiting on a rejection. How soon after your interview invite were you accepted?

I spoke to the Dean at an recruiting event! I never even got a request haha. Why did you skip it? I heard they're not bad

[theothercat]

is the online interview really voluntary like they say or only "voluntary" as in do it or you wont get in?

"The online interview is voluntary"

I was accepted no interview. It's not required

Interesting! I skipped the interview and figured that I was just waiting on a rejection. How soon after your interview invite were you accepted?

I spoke to the Dean at an recruiting event! I never even got a request haha. Why did you skip it? I heard they're not bad

Some work/life issues flared up majorly during that week and I just didn't get around to it. Cornell is not a top choice for me, so I just didn't prioritize the interview. I wasn't too proud of myself for missing it, though.

[simplypara588]

Ah just got the call! 167 and 3.63, so I'm SUPER excited. I'm a Cornell undergrad alum with solid softs and work experience which probably helped push me over the edge!

[theboringest]

Ah just got the call! 167 and 3.63, so I'm SUPER excited. I'm a Cornell undergrad alum with solid softs and work experience which probably helped push me over the edge!

Congrats!

[bunney_j]

is the online interview really voluntary like they say or only "voluntary" as in do it or you wont get in?

"The online interview is voluntary"

I was accepted no interview. It's not required

Interesting! I skipped the interview and figured that I was just waiting on a rejection. How soon after your interview invite were you accepted?

I spoke to the Dean at an recruiting event! I never even got a request haha. Why did you skip it? I heard they're not bad

Some work/life issues flared up majorly during that week and I just didn't get around to it. Cornell is not a top choice for me, so I just didn't prioritize the interview. I wasn't too proud of myself for missing it, though.

Lol I feel you - I just ask because it was one of the easier ones I had - not as intimidating by any means. But no worries - I think it might get you a reserve if anything.

[Nightwing]

I am of the opinion that it is a poor decision to elect not to interview. To me, it shows disinterest and makes you vulnerable to WL or even rejection.

Agreed! The interview took me all of ~ 20 minutes. Get it done and feel like you gave your application your best shot. Which reminds me, I interviewed on january 28. When will I get response?

From what I've seen here, it looks like people hear back anywhere from a day to a month after completing their interview, which has left me in a personal state of constant anxiety for the past week since my interview

Post-interview anxiety's getting to me too. Every class I go to, every shift I work at, every moment I have any free time... it's all spent thinking about my Cornell decision for the past week. I want in...

[ZVBXRPL]

I am of the opinion that it is a poor decision to elect not to interview. To me, it shows disinterest and makes you vulnerable to WL or even rejection.

Agreed! The interview took me all of ~ 20 minutes. Get it done and feel like you gave your application your best shot. Which reminds me, I interviewed on january 28. When will I get response?

From what I've seen here, it looks like people hear back anywhere from a day to a month after completing their interview, which has left me in a personal state of constant anxiety for the past week since my interview

Post-interview anxiety's getting to me too. Every class I go to, every shift I work at, every moment I have any free time... it's all spent thinking about my Cornell decision for the past week. I want in...

This thread is our support group, I guess.

[Dovaking]

Had a date change today after my interview a few days ago.

[EWofNell]

I am of the opinion that it is a poor decision to elect not to interview. To me, it shows disinterest and makes you vulnerable to WL or even rejection.

Agreed! The interview took me all of ~ 20 minutes. Get it done and feel like you gave your application your best shot. Which reminds me, I interviewed on january 28. When will I get response?

I interviewed on the 27th and received a response yesterday, if that helps!

[charles117]

I am of the opinion that it is a poor decision to elect not to interview. To me, it shows disinterest and makes you vulnerable to WL or even rejection.

Agreed! The interview took me all of ~ 20 minutes. Get it done and feel like you gave your application your best shot. Which reminds me, I interviewed on january 28. When will I get response?

I interviewed on the 27th and received a response yesterday, if that helps!

a good response?

[njdevils327]

Got Dinged tonight. Which is weird cause basically everyone else with a 168 got in. I wonder if there was something about my application they specifically didn't likw.

[madxkings]

Got dinged just now, 3.2/172. I submitted pretty late in the cycle but I'm really disappointed.

[prospectivelawyer]

Forgive me if this has already been discussed and I've missed it, but does anyone know what the written portion of the video interview is like? Are the questions at all similar to the verbal response questions?