I just got deferred from Cornell Arch and I’m unsure of how to take steps in the right direction to improving my application. I was planning on sending a supplement of why Cornell and bolstering my portfolio. Any thoughts?
You have the right idea. You need to make an effort and demonstrate your continued interest in Cornell and why you are a highly qualified candidate. Build a persuasive case and avoid begging. If you haven't visited the campus and personally met with the admissions staff and the architecture faculty, now would be a good time.
In addition to the above, you do need to have a plan B with another school that you wouldn't mind attending. If you are wait listed at Cornell, you must be have fairly strong qualifications, there are many non-Ivy schools that would be happy to have you and probably give you some scholarships or other incentives to get you to attend.
Dec 11, 18 11:53 am ·
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akkarchitects
Hmm, I'll start researching and expand my list thanks!
Dec 11, 18 6:12 pm ·
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Deferred from Cornell, what next?
They did not like that sweet graph?
That's too bad.
eh let it go mate I was just curious about how realistic it was :)
The step in the right direction is to go to a cheaper school lol... you'll thank me later.
I got deferred from my first choice college, got admitted, earned honors, and now I represent them. Keep it up, and keep on moving.
definitely thank you!
Time for plan B. What other schools would you want to apply too!?
I applied to UT Arch so far
Great program (I’m a bit biased though)
uber is always looking for drivers
not giving up on arch just yet haha
By supplement and bolstering you mean a big pile of Benjamins, right?
You have the right idea. You need to make an effort and demonstrate your continued interest in Cornell and why you are a highly qualified candidate. Build a persuasive case and avoid begging. If you haven't visited the campus and personally met with the admissions staff and the architecture faculty, now would be a good time.
Definitely, thank you, I'll make sure to visit.
In addition to the above, you do need to have a plan B with another school that you wouldn't mind attending. If you are wait listed at Cornell, you must be have fairly strong qualifications, there are many non-Ivy schools that would be happy to have you and probably give you some scholarships or other incentives to get you to attend.
Hmm, I'll start researching and expand my list thanks!
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