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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Cornell:

This is what Cornell was looking for last year, from Cornell presidential task force - areas of focus/student attributes for AdCom consideration ….

Identify and recruit students who show the following attributes/life experiences that have been identified as enriching the educational experience in the classroom:

- Academic achievement, and achievement in other areas

- Inquiry: intellectual rigor, passion, curiosity, creativity, [b]exploration[/b]

- Distance traveled: overcoming obstacles or barriers; [b]experience working part time[/b]; overcoming feelings of isolation or disempowerment, [b]headwinds[/b], invisibility, struggles

- Persistence: grit, resilience, perseverance, focus

- Community orientation: demonstrate kindness, demonstrate compassion, teamwork focus, impact, [b]pride in culture or heritage[/b], situational awareness, [b]service, engagement[/b]

- Leadership: influential,[b] trend-setter, lights up room[/b]

- Knowledge of and appreciation for Cornell's unique history and mission

More than many other Ivies, Cornell is focused on "fit to major" bc you apply to different colleges with different AdComs.

Cornell wants to find students who fit the philosophy and culture of the university. The admissions officers evaluate applicants on the following criteria:

Intellectual potential
Character
Involvement
Reasons why you chose Cornell

Cornell wants to see that you have stretched yourself by taking the highest-level courses that are available to you in high school. They also want to see that you have a good character that reflects your initiative, honesty, open-mindedness, and empathy, which should be reflected in your recommendation letters and your essays.

For your involvement, Cornell will review your extracurriculars, jobs, and community activities to see evidence that you have developed your special interests and talents. Finally, they will want to see the reasons why you want to attend Cornell.[/quote]

Fascinating what Cornell is focused on. 
Not what you'd expect given the nerdy grinder culture.[/quote]

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