Does Cornell accept a paper application?
Cornell accepts the Common Application (CA) ,which is completed and submitted via the Common Application website. For more information on how to submit materials for your application, please review the Application Material Submission Instructions .
Can I apply to Cornell using the Coalition Application?
Cornell University does not accept the Coalition Application. Prospective students may use the Common Application to apply for admission.
How do I apply?
First-year and transfer students can apply via the Common Application , which should be completed and submitted online. Cornell also requires a Writing Supplement. The Cornell undergraduate college or school a student applies to may have additional requirements, such as a portfolio or a design submission. Before g…
How do I correct an error on my application?
If a student detects an error in their application after it has been submitted, they can write a brief statement explaining the error and providing the corrected information. Applicants can then upload this statement via the Supplemental Materials section of their online applicant portal . The statement will be adde…
When will the application be available?
Cornell uses the Common Application (CA) , which can be completed and submitted online beginning on August 1 each year. We encourage applicants to review the How to Apply page as they prepare to apply to Cornell.
Can I still apply even if I don’t meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the Human Ecology Admissions Requirements?
First-Year Students Competitive applicants will have met all of the first-year admissions requirements . Applicants who have curricular gaps may provide an explanation/context for the gaps in the “Additional Information” section of the Common Application. Their school counselor may include this information in their…
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How do I submit transcripts, recommendations, documents, and reports?
In addition to the college application, first-year applicants must ensure that the following required documents are submitted on their behalf. The following official forms can be found and submitted online through the Common Application according to the instructions provided. School Report and Transcript - Ap…
What is the status of my application for admission?
When we receive your application, we will email you about establishing an online applicant portal . This email message will be your confirmation that we have received your application. Using your secure applicant portal page, you will be able to track your application materials, upload supplemental materials to your…
Does Cornell require a personal statement?
Students apply to Cornell using the Common Application , which can be completed and submitted online. A personal essay, sometimes referred to as the "personal statement," is part of the application. Cornell also requires students to respond to question(s) that are specific to the Cornell college or school to which t…
How do I apply as an international student?
The application process and requirements are the same for all students applying to Cornell University. Please visit the How to Apply: First-Year International Students page for details. International first-year and transfer students should submit their application using the Common Application , which can be comple…
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