My kid's at Cornell taking STEM classes, which are not easy. But DC went to Cornell with eyes wide open, EXPECTING just that. DC and friends work hard but like the challenge.

As for people saying they didn't like Cornell on the tour, that doesn't mean much at all. We went on tours to a bunch of colleges but I'm not going to comment to comment on the vibe at any of them, because I'm not going to draw any conclusions on the basis of ONE TOUR.

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Anonymous wrote:At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).

What does this mean? They'll be getting only C's and D's???

35 years ago when I started at a T10, they told parents in orientation the same thing. For the first time in their lives your kids might not get all A's, and they might get a C along the way. That's what happens when you skim the cream off the top and put it all in one place. Everyone was in the top 10%+ of their HS class, and strived to excel. Now you have removed the bottom 90% and that is who your kid is in class with. So yes, some might not be at the top of the class by definition

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think the weather is the issue at cornell. When I visited with my kid, i just felt it was big and sprawling campus, and to me, it felt disconnected. We spoke with several kids at the dining hall, and around campus...they all talked about how many hours they studied and how competitive it was... for greek, grades, clubs, etc. I personally felt it would be easy to feel isolated and lonely there, particularly if under academic or social stress. Cornell has some great academic programs, but I was happy that my kid applied/is attending elsewhere.

I sadly think this is accurate.
I’m the OP.

My kid did not like Cornell when we visited. The huge sprawling campus along with the attitude that the university didn't seem to care. No tours, the students at the visitor center couldn't answer any more than "here's a map, enjoy your self guided tour". SOrtof got the idea that if you attend, you would be met with similar attitudes from the university. So they didn't apply.

In terms of Cornell doesn’t their hospitality program have grade inflation and good job placement?

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Anonymous wrote:At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).

If you are not getting As and Bs, but rather Bs and Cs, it's basically a death sentence to premed track.
Choose your college wisely.

And they don't want the "pre-med"s. Go elsewhere.

Anonymous wrote:Maybe the overcast skies affect students' moods. Causes or increases depression.

This is one reason why I prefer attending school in the South. Depression is a non-issue & students are happy & active outdoors. Very social.

I have substantial experience in upstate New York. Depression, depression,depression.

Same here, attended a small upstate NY college which was fine, but 20+ years on, I still have bad dreams that I am a permanent resident of the town!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).

What does this mean? They'll be getting only C's and D's???

The Cornell parents FB right now is parents frantically searching for tutors bc kids are bombing multiple prelims in a row. Like D and F, not B- or C+.

Not true. Nowadays, even Cornell engineering has an average gpa of 3.5. This is really misleading.

Anonymous wrote:At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).

this was at Cornell? which college?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).

What does this mean? They'll be getting only C's and D's???

The Cornell parents FB right now is parents frantically searching for tutors bc kids are bombing multiple prelims in a row. Like D and F, not B- or C+.

I remember a friend’s son who went to Cornell years ago. He called her at work crying because he had flunked a STEM course. She said he was inconsolable. I know everyone complains about grade inflation at Harvard, but I hope that’s helping the kids’ mental health.

Gosh, the premed grade thing is concerning 😟.

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Anonymous wrote:At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).

What does this mean? They'll be getting only C's and D's???

The Cornell parents FB right now is parents frantically searching for tutors bc kids are bombing multiple prelims in a row. Like D and F, not B- or C+.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).

What does this mean? They'll be getting only C's and D's???

Maybe not "only" but yes, they're going to see some C's (or worse), which they're definitely not used to. The message was to prepare for it.

Anonymous wrote:At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).

If you are not getting As and Bs, but rather Bs and Cs, it's basically a death sentence to premed track.
Choose your college wisely.

Anonymous wrote:At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).

What does this mean? They'll be getting only C's and D's???

At my kid's orientation, we (kids and parents) were told that their classes were going to require more work than they'd ever had to do, and they were not going to be getting A's and B's. We as parents need to stop with the pressure once they've gotten in to the program they wanted (or even before).