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Enhance your college application process
For many Summer College alumni, both what they’ve learned about their interests and aptitudes, and the grades and credits they’ve earned here, become important factors in gaining admission to their first-choice college.
In addition, Summer College alumni—having tested themselves and discovered that they can succeed at Cornell—frequently aim higher when choosing a college or university.
We offer a college fair to help you evaluate your options (see "College fair"). Also, Cornell admissions officers lead sessions just for Summer College students to share inside information, answer your questions, and suggest ways to avoid the application jitters. They’ll help you to get the most out of campus visits and to write essays that will pique the interest of an admissions committee (see "Admissions workshops").
Once you're here, if you would like to discuss the essays you wrote for admission to Summer College and the best way to present yourself to a college admissions committee, call the Summer College Academic Advising Office (607.255.6203) for an appointment. Don't wait until the last few days of Summer College to do this!
Are Summer College alumni favored for admission to Cornell as undergraduates?
Admission to Cornell is based upon a variety of factors and is highly competitive. The high school record, including the transcript and standardized test scores, written essays, and letters of recommendation provide Cornell admissions officers with a sense of one's potential to succeed at Cornell. In addition to a strong high school record, summer academic enrichment programs, such as Summer College, will provide admissions officers with additional information about one's academic potential.
As a part of your Summer College experience, you will have the opportunity to attend admissions workshops, benefit from one-on-one admissions consultations, and get first-hand information about whether you'd like to apply for admission to Cornell. Attending Summer College will often confirm whether Cornell is the right place for you.
Last year, more than 167 Summer College alumni were accepted as undergraduates at Cornell as both freshman and transfer students.