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Location:
Ithaca, NY
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$37,954
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,954
Room & Board:
$12,650
Average Financial Aid:
$29,621
Full-Time Undergrads:
13,905
Part-Time Undergrads:
9
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School Website:
www.cornell.edu
Admissions Website:
admissions.cornell.edu
Financial Aid Website:
finaid.cornell.edu
Application Deadline:
January 2
Acceptance Rate:
18 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
1940–2230
Average ACT Scores:
29–33

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Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $30K-40K, Student Body: 10000-20000, New York, Small city, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

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Students express both praise and criticism of their overall experience at Cornell University. Positive experiences seem to outweigh negative ones, with most agreeing that even some of the negative aspects of Cornell—the immense workload, competition, dreary weather, and social pressures of a large campus—have taught them valuable life lessons. The large size of the campus can be both a blessing and a curse.Cornell offers a wealth of academic, professional, and personal opportunities, but can also offers the feeling of getting lost in the crowd.

Most students agree that it falls on the individual to make the most out of one’s time at Cornell to be outgoing, open to new ideas and experiences, and proactive in pursuit of one’s goals. Classes are difficult, and no one can expect to coast, but for those who are willing to work hard, classes can be very fulfilling. Finding a balance between coursework and social activities can be difficult, but if you can manage it, you will find a campus filled with new and interesting activities to get involved in.

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Majors at Cornell University

lf324

'15

Biological Sciences

3.8
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Lots of Variety

many colleges and many majors. transferring process is simple

Feb 08, 2012

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Academics at Cornell University

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'15

Biological Sciences

3.8
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Registering for Classes

Lots of people go on a certain day to get their classes. Popular classes fill up fast (such as chemistry 2070 and chemistry 2080) so hurry and register if the time comes! It's a very easy and self-explanatory process.

Feb 08, 2012

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Transportation at Cornell University

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'15

Computer Science

3.5
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Don't Bring a Car Until You Live Off Campus

The bus system is great and parking costs a fortune, so you don't really need a car until you live off campus

Feb 06, 2012

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