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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For the natural B+ students who are tutored to an A-, or legacies. [/quote]
My DC is straight A, highest rigor, 1580+, not yet decided on major, but will be STEM related, possibly an engineering discipline. Some of the negative comments about Cornell make the decision to attend Cornell full pay even harder. We need more positive comments to make the decision…[/quote]

No you don't.  I graduated from Cornell.  I would not pay full sticker for Cornell.  Other schools can offer what Cornell does for less money.

Pros:
Challenging Academics
Variety of experiences
Kids who band together to survive
Fun school and large so there is something for everyone.  No different than most large R1 State Schools.

Cons:
Weather--I cannot stress this enough.  Your kid is either happy in cold, damp, and grey or they're not.  
Pressure--there is extreme pressure to do well.  Pressure comes from the other kids
Big Research Univ--you mentioned STEM but not what aspect.  As a lowly undergrad, your kid is going to have a hard time competing for time in the lab
Perceived reputation---many people view Cornell as the school for kids who couldn't get into the real ivies.  Not saying it's true, but perception often becomes reality.
ROI--I have a hard time believing that a degree from Cornell would make a significant difference in a starting salary or even in a 5 year out salary.

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