Applying to Cornell: Which college is the easiest to get into?

I'm currently a junior and planning to apply to Cornell University next year. I've heard rumors that some colleges within Cornell are easier to get admitted into than others. Could any Cornell students, alumni, or anybody knowledgeable confirm this? Which one would you guys say is the easiest to get into?

It's important to note that each college within Cornell University has its own standards and focus areas, making it difficult to exactly say which one is "the easiest" to get into. Admission rates can fluctuate from year to year, and each individual application is reviewed holistically.

However, if we were to discuss purely based on numbers, i.e., acceptance rates, it tends to be lower for popular and highly competitive colleges like the College of Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences. Conversely, the acceptance rates may be slightly higher in colleges such as the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) or the School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR). Still, this doesn't imply that getting into CALS or ILR is easy. All four-year colleges at Cornell are highly selective, with acceptance rates generally below 15%, and each program has specific prerequisites & requirements that applicants must meet.

Importantly, you should consider which program aligns most closely with your interests and goals. For instance, if you're interested in biological sciences, you may want to apply to CALS or Arts and Sciences, which both offer this major, but have different focal points and course structures. Or, if you're looking into business, you might consider the Dyson School within CALS or the School of Hotel Administration in the SC Johnson College of Business.

Choosing a Cornell college should be primarily about fit rather than perceived ease of acceptance. Demonstrating strong interest in and fit with your desired major - such as through your relevant course selection in high school, extracurricular activities, and essays - will likely give your application a better shot. After all, Cornell looks for students who are not only academically qualified but would also contribute to their program and make the most of what the university has to offer.