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The benefits of studying at Cornell University
Acceptance Rate
While not as competitive as some of the other Ivy League universities, Cornell is still very hard to get into with an acceptance rate of approximately 10%.
Faculty
Cornell is home to eight undergraduate colleges and schools with faculty including Nobel Laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners.
Subject Strengths
Cornell has an excellent reputation across the academic spectrum but ranks most highly for its Engineering, Business and Biology.
Extracurriculars
From NCAA Division I athletics to yoga classes, Cornell offers a great range of extracurriculars for its students to be involved in.
International Student Body
Out of 3,200 freshman students accepted in 2021, 25% are international.
Employability
Cornell graduates enjoy high rates of employment and opportunity thanks to it's reputation and the illustrious alumni network. Cornell alumni salaries start a 60,000 USD.
What is Cornell is looking for?
Founded in 1865, Cornell University is a private Ivy League university in Ithaca, New York. Cornell attracts students who excel in business, STEM subjects and agriculture and look for students who have a "zest to stretch the limits of their talents, and those with an outstanding public motivation – in other words, applicants with a concern for something larger than themselves".
Each year, thousands of ambitious students apply for a place at Cornell, but the competition is notoriously fierce. So, how do you know if you have what it takes to compete? Book a complimentary university strategy meeting with the Crimson team today and find out!
Crimson is here to help!
Applying to top US universities is a difficult task which is why so many students seek external support.
Each of our programmes are tailored to the student and are delivered by a carefully selected team of mentors who provide focused support with each and every aspect of the process.
We are proud to say that students who work with us are four times as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
By speaking to one of our Academic Advisors you will receive;
- A full review of your academic and extracurricular profile
- Tailored guidance as to suitable university pathways
- An outline of what they need to do to achieve their goals
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Why it's important to start as soon as possible
Did you know that how you perform in the last 4 years of school may affect your world-leading university admissions chances? US Universities ask for information on your achievements over your last 4 years at school so it's crucial to start developing your application strategy and let your personal brand shine through as soon as possible.
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+ Academics - know how you are tracking compared to others and what’s needed to gain admission to your dream university!
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