Does the College of Arts and Sciences require an interview?
No. The College of Arts and Sciences does not require, nor offer, on campus interviews. Due to the high volume of applications we receive each year, we are unable to extend an interview to every candidate and thus, in the interest of fairness and equity, interviews are not part of our Admissions process. First-year a…
Do applicants who are direct descendants of Cornell University graduates have a better chance of admission?
Some applicants have a parent (or parents) who graduated from Cornell University. In general, when two students with similar, strong credentials apply to Cornell, the applicant who is a direct descendant of a Cornell University alumna/alumnus may have a slight advantage in the admissions process. Please be sure to rev…
Does Cornell require personal interviews?
Personal interviews are not required (or available) for admission to any of Cornell's undergraduate level programs except for the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP). This college requires a personal interview for any student applying to their Architecture program. Applicants to the Department of Art or U…
