Is it very hard to get into the NY state funded colleges at Cornell if your from out of state?

Question

There are three state funded undergraduate colleges at Cornell University and 4 private colleges. I want to get into the business program which is in one of the state funded colleges.

Also would it be easier fro me to get into the business progrm or get into a less compeditive program and then try to transfer later?

Any help is greatly appreciated Thanks

Answer 1

The top poster is wrong on several fronts.
For one, priority is given to students from New York for the school of Agriculture and Life Sciences (the school through which the business program is run). It's not impossible to get in from another state, but it's more difficult.

For another, the business program at Cornell is one of its most competitive, and it's VERY hard to transfer between majors once you're accepted (and probably even harder to transfer between schools). The Ivy League has only two undergraduate business programs: Wharton at UPENN (considered the best in the country) and Applied Economics & Management at Cornell's School of Agriculture and Life Sciences (considered among the best in the country). That makes the program very desirable.

Cornell allows you to apply to two different colleges within the university. You could apply to AEM in the School of Ag. and Life Sciences and to, perhaps, economics in the College of Arts and Sciences. It's not the same as AEM, but it's a start.
Good luck.
From the college's Web site: http://www.cals.cornell.edu/cals/prospective/admissions/faq.cfm#suny

"As a statutory college within the State University of New York, we are committed to maintaining a strong presence of New York State residents in our student body. A majority of the students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are New York State residents. However, the College is also committed to enrolling a student body that is geographically diverse. Given these commitments, it is also important to note that geography is not by itself a determining factor in any admission decision. "

Answer 2

WHile some of their programs are funded by the state, Cornell is still a private university and one of the best universities in the country. To get in, you will need a 2100 on your SAT and to graduate at the top of your HS class.

Only about 25% of those who apply are accepted. It is a little easier to get into Cornell than some of the other Ivy League schools -- but still tougher than most schools in the US.

The fact that Cornell is one of only two Ivy League schools that offers a business degree to undergraduates makes it that much tougher to get in.

Answer 3

Well, none of the colleges are really less competitive. Business is probably one of the easiest to get into, so I would try it. Arts and sciences is probably the hardest (because so many apply). Being out of state shouldn't make too much of a difference. It's just as hard to transfer as it is to apply to one, so it's up to you. Good luck.