Cornell c/o 2015 Applicants (2011-2012 cycle) Forum

[minnbills]

I submitted the worst Why Cornell essay. I don't have high numbers so I think I might be in trouble

Why do you think that? (without revealing yourself obvs)

[UnamSanctam]

Submitted my application to Cornell a few days ago. I might literally have the worst PS that Cornell has ever received since I just absolutely hate creative writing. I'd be more than ecstatic if they'd be willing to overlook my huge PS/Resume flaws and accept me because of my numbers.

I submitted the worst Why Cornell essay. I don't have high numbers so I think I might be in trouble

My Why Cornell was literally a sentence, even though I'd like to go there. Get on my level.

[Schang1]

I submitted the worst Why Cornell essay. I don't have high numbers so I think I might be in trouble

Why do you think that? (without revealing yourself obvs)

I thought we had to submit it by Oct 31, 11:59 EST. So I literally spent less than 5 minutes on it and had the most generic sentences (it was literally something like "I'm interested in Cornell's _____. I wish to learn more about this program." I guess I'm screwed. If I had high numbers I wouldn't worry too much about it, but my numbers are just a 3.4/169. Eek.

[Schang1]

Submitted my application to Cornell a few days ago. I might literally have the worst PS that Cornell has ever received since I just absolutely hate creative writing. I'd be more than ecstatic if they'd be willing to overlook my huge PS/Resume flaws and accept me because of my numbers.

I submitted the worst Why Cornell essay. I don't have high numbers so I think I might be in trouble

My Why Cornell was literally a sentence, even though I'd like to go there. Get on my level.

Nice. I had 2 more sentences than you did lol. Is Cornell your first choice?

[UnamSanctam]

Submitted my application to Cornell a few days ago. I might literally have the worst PS that Cornell has ever received since I just absolutely hate creative writing. I'd be more than ecstatic if they'd be willing to overlook my huge PS/Resume flaws and accept me because of my numbers.

I submitted the worst Why Cornell essay. I don't have high numbers so I think I might be in trouble

My Why Cornell was literally a sentence, even though I'd like to go there. Get on my level.

Nice. I had 2 more sentences than you did lol. Is Cornell your first choice?

I sent Mich my ED. If I got into Cornell and not Mich it would be a tough choice between Cornell sticker and WUSTL with $$

[minnbills]

I thought we had to submit it by Oct 31, 11:59 EST. So I literally spent less than 5 minutes on it and had the most generic sentences (it was literally something like "I'm interested in Cornell's _____. I wish to learn more about this program." I guess I'm screwed. If I had high numbers I wouldn't worry too much about it, but my numbers are just a 3.4/169. Eek.

Yeah it's not optimal but you're above median on the LSAT at least, so you've got a shot.

We're almost #s twins btw.

[UnamSanctam]

I thought we had to submit it by Oct 31, 11:59 EST. So I literally spent less than 5 minutes on it and had the most generic sentences (it was literally something like "I'm interested in Cornell's _____. I wish to learn more about this program." I guess I'm screwed. If I had high numbers I wouldn't worry too much about it, but my numbers are just a 3.4/169. Eek.

Yeah it's not optimal but you're above median on the LSAT at least, so you've got a shot.

We're almost #s twins btw.

+1, actually your GPAs are a bit higher than mine.

[Schang1]

I sent Mich my ED. If I got into Cornell and not Mich it would be a tough choice between Cornell sticker and WUSTL with $$

It seems like a lot of people with similar numbers to mine ED to Mich. Maybe I should have done that as well.. I EDed to Penn

[KevinP]

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Good luck guys. The next month and a half is going to be excruciating.

[DonnaDraper]

I just noticed that my PS is in 11 font and my DS is in 12 font. Oooooopssssss.

[lrslayer]

I just noticed that my PS is in 11 font and my DS is in 12 font. Oooooopssssss.

I did something similar I hope that doesn't matter

[Schang1]

I just noticed that my PS is in 11 font and my DS is in 12 font. Oooooopssssss.

I did something similar I hope that doesn't matter

+1 I had both my PS and DS in 11pt font but my 2 addendums in 12pt.

[top30man]

I just noticed that my PS is in 11 font and my DS is in 12 font. Oooooopssssss.

I did something similar I hope that doesn't matter

+1 I had both my PS and DS in 11pt font but my 2 addendums in 12pt.

My one font was 11. The other was 11.5
Way to collectively make the same mistake, Cornell thread!

[sandwiches5000]

I did that as well. I don't think it's a big deal whatsoever. I only did it because my PS was long and I wanted it to fit within 2 pages.

[euskadi]

I did that as well. I don't think it's a big deal whatsoever. I only did it because my PS was long and I wanted it to fit within 2 pages.

X2. I needed to fit my PS on two pages and so used 11. For the Why Cornell, I submitted a document in 12. I'd be surprised if this presented any issue whatsoever for adcomms.

[Schang1]

Would you guys say there is a disadvantage of attaching documents that the school did not ask for? Like for Cornell, there is a place for diversity statement but what happens if you attach one for a school that doesn't explicitly state it like Cornell? I'm leaning on the safe side of not submitting one to those schools but was just curious to hear any opinions if you've done this before. This is what's holding me back from submitting apps to like 20 other schools lol

[Hopefully2012]

I did that as well. I don't think it's a big deal whatsoever. I only did it because my PS was long and I wanted it to fit within 2 pages.

X2. I needed to fit my PS on two pages and so used 11. For the Why Cornell, I submitted a document in 12. I'd be surprised if this presented any issue whatsoever for adcomms.

Another font size changer here. I didn't even think twice. Just figured that I'd make the size bigger where I could so it's easier to read.

[top30man]

Would you guys say there is a disadvantage of attaching documents that the school did not ask for? Like for Cornell, there is a place for diversity statement but what happens if you attach one for a school that doesn't explicitly state it like Cornell? I'm leaning on the safe side of not submitting one to those schools but was just curious to hear any opinions if you've done this before. This is what's holding me back from submitting apps to like 20 other schools lol

There is usually a space for other attachments. At least on the apps I have seen.

[Ti1Her0]

Would you guys say there is a disadvantage of attaching documents that the school did not ask for? Like for Cornell, there is a place for diversity statement but what happens if you attach one for a school that doesn't explicitly state it like Cornell? I'm leaning on the safe side of not submitting one to those schools but was just curious to hear any opinions if you've done this before. This is what's holding me back from submitting apps to like 20 other schools lol

Probably depends on what it is exactly. I don't see how it could hurt so long as it's reasonably relevant and well-written.

[kl10qm]

My EA app just went complete this morning. 167/3.9 here, so I'm super nervous about it!

[top30man]

My EA app just went complete this morning. 167/3.9 here, so I'm super nervous about it!

Id have a good feeling if I were you. 75th Gpa, above 25th LSAT.

[minnbills]

My EA app just went complete this morning. 167/3.9 here, so I'm super nervous about it!

Id have a good feeling if I were you. 75th Gpa, above 25th LSAT.

+1.

[kl10qm]

My EA app just went complete this morning. 167/3.9 here, so I'm super nervous about it!

Id have a good feeling if I were you. 75th Gpa, above 25th LSAT.

Hope your right! Cornell is one of my top choices.

[MiamiOxford]

Been complete since 9/26... Still no under review status. Bad thing?

[top30man]

My EA app just went complete this morning. 167/3.9 here, so I'm super nervous about it!

Id have a good feeling if I were you. 75th Gpa, above 25th LSAT.

Hope your right! Cornell is one of my top choices.

It is one of mine as well. I am pretty much your numbers in reverse, so lets hope it works out for both of us!