2011 Freshman Application Instructions

Important Information for Cornell Applicants
The Cornell application consists of:
• the Common Application, which Cornell uses exclusively (includes pages AP-1 to AP-5, the Secondary School Report, Teacher Evaluations, the Midyear Report, and the Final Report); • a $70 application fee or fee waiver; • official secondary school transcript of grades; • the Cornell University Freshman Supplement to the Common Application, required of all applicants as it includes important Cornell-specific information and required essays; • college-specific requirements that all applicants must complete (see the freshman admission requirements grid on the previous page); and • For applicants planning to apply for financial aid, instructions can be found at finaid.cornell.edu.

Freshman Admission Requirements
Each of the seven undergraduate colleges/schools have specific requirements that you will need to meet in order to be considered for admission, including high school coursework, standardized testing, and other college-specific requirements. Please review the admission requirements grid at the beginning of this booklet to ensure that you are meeting the applications requirements of the college/school to which you are interested in applying.

How to Apply: Online vs. Paper
We strongly recommend that you apply online to expedite the processing of your application and so that we can serve you more efficiently. The following application materials can be completed and submitted online at www. commonapp.org: • Common Application and Application Fee • Cornell Supplement to the Common Application • Secondary School Report Form • Teacher Evaluation Form • Midyear Report Form • Final Report Form Additionally, many secondary schools can submit official school transcripts online. If this is the case with your school, please encourage your school to send your official transcript to us online as well. If you submit the Common Application online,