Cornell University

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College guides written by students for students.

Cornell University Students
Tell It Like It Is
DON'T GO TO CORNELL WITHOUT READING THIS FIRST!

Cornell is one of the greatest schools in the world. It's part of the Ivy League and is located in Ithaca, NY.

but ...

Is Cornell right for you?

Did You Know?

Over 120 Freshmen at Cornell either transfer, fail out, or take a leave of absence.

This could have been prevented if they chose a school that was right for them.

Cornell alumni include Bill Maher, Christopher Reeve, Bill Nye (the Science Guy), Janet Reno, and Toni Morrison. The College Prowler guidebook can let you in on all of the inside scoop that they already know!

Visiting campus isn't enough.

Read our Cornell Insider Guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years.

You'll know the good, the bad, and the ugly at Cornell University.

The Boston Globe

The prospective college student's antidote to the Princeton Review doldrums.

I recently graduated from Cornell in May from the College of Arts and Sciences. While I pursued a major in English, I was grateful for the opportunities I had to explore a wide range of different academic disciplines. Specifically, I maintained an intensive focus in business and finance, and this summer, I'll be starting a job in real estate investment banking. Shortly thereafter, I expect to reminisce about my incredible college experiences at Cornell as I slave away on Wall Street for long and endless hours.