Cornell University

In order to increase the chances of getting into Cornell University, the university has recommended some of the below-given points before applying to:

• Understanding the academic requirements
• Start early when it comes to applying to the university
• Get to know what the university is looking for and complete the supplement portion of Cornell University with purpose
• Also, check the email regularly in order to know the important information and updates
• Next, check the application status online
• Lastly, submit the proper required portfolio or design supplements

At the time of review of the applications, Cornell University considers the following points in the application: intellectual potential, involvement (extracurricular activities, work experience, community engagement, etc.), character, reasons for choosing Cornell University, reasons for choosing a particular subject.

Cornell University is a very competitive university when it comes to admissions. Its acceptance rate is a proof of that. Cornell University acceptance rate is 7.9%. As per the news mentioned on the university's official website, a total of 4,994 students were admitted for the Class of 2027, out of which, 3,324 Regular Decision students and 1,670 are Regular Decision students.

On the contrary, sccording to the facts stated over the official website of the university, a total of 3,561 students are admitted to the UG Class of 2027 out of 67,846 applications. Since Cornell University is one the top universities of USA, naturally, it is very selective at the time of admissions. Some of the factors that are considered at the time of Cornell University admissions are:

• Intellectual potential
• Involvement in extracurricular activities, work experience, community engagement, family responsibilities, etc.
• Character: The value that are looked into are honesty, initiative, open-mindedness, empathy, curiosity, collaboration, etc.
• Reasons to choose Cornell
• Reasons to choose specific college / school the applicants are applying to

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Indian students aiming to get admission to Cornell University must meet the admission requirements for undergraduate or graduate courses. Given below are Cornell University admission requirements for international students:

Undergraduate Courses

• The applicants are required to have official high school transcripts. The university needs official high school / secondary school transcripts for grades 9-11 and 12th grades in-progress (English translation)
• Mid-year report / transcript (only required if the applicants are yet to complete Class 12)
• Supplemental materials (As required by course)
• SAT / ACT test scores (Test-optional for 2024 applicants)
• School report
• Counselor letter of recommendation
• Two teacher recommendations

Graduate Courses

• Indian applicants aiming to get admission to Cornell University graduate courses, should have a bachelor’s degree and / or master’s degree / any professional exam and / or membership (as required)

Doctoral and Research Master’s Degrees

• The applicants are required to have at least 4-year undergraduate degree, or a 3-year degree + post-graduate Diploma

Professional Master’s Degree Programs

• The applicants are required to have a 3-year’s bachelor’s degree if your school is accredited by NAAC and has a grade of A, and if their class rank is Division I and II 

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