Hey everyone! I'm considering applying Early Decision to Cornell. Can anyone help me with some data or at least give a rough estimate of what the ED acceptance rate is like? I'd really appreciate it!
Certainly! The acceptance rate for Early Decision applicants typically tends to be higher than the rate for Regular Decision applicants. This is because colleges value the commitment that ED applicants show towards the university.
For Cornell University, in the last reported year (2023-2024), the university accepted 17.6% of ED applicants as opposed to an overall acceptance rate of 7.9%.
That said, remember that a higher ED acceptance rate doesn't necessarily mean it's easier to get in. ED applicants often have strong profiles as they are confident enough to commit early to the university. Therefore, if you're considering applying ED, make sure you have a competitive application, and Cornell is genuinely your first choice. Also, have a comprehensive understanding of incoming student profile and specific requirements for the course you're applying to.Please note that the data mentioned above varies from year to year and can be significantly influenced by the specifics of the applicant pool in any given year, so it should be used as a general guide rather than a guarantee.
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