How to Get Into Cornell's School of Hotel Administration

Getting into Cornell's School of Hotel Administration

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  Complete the requisite secondary school coursework, which requires 16 total units with at least four English units, three Math units and two Science units, including one Chemistry unit. The School of Hotel Administration recommends but does not require additional math, science and three years' foreign language.

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  Take the SAT or the ACT. If you choose the SAT, you must take subject tests in mathematics and science. If you choose the ACT, you must take the additional writing test. Submit your results to the Cornell admissions office.

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  Go online to http://admissions.cornell.edu/forms/FreshmanApplication.pdf and download the pdf file. It includes the freshman application instructions and the application. Print the file, and use a pen to complete the following sections: Common Application, Cornell University Freshman Supplement to the Common Application, Secondary School Report Form, Teacher Evaluation Form, Midyear Report Form and Final Report Form.

  Use word processing software to write a 500 word essay on the following question: "What work and non-work experiences, academic interests and career goals influenced your decision to study hospitality management? How will these contribute to your success at the School of Hotel Administration?" Print your essay and include it with the Freshman Supplement to the Common Application.

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  Contact your secondary school and obtain an official transcript of your grades.

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  Mail the Common Application and $70 application fee to the following address:

  Undergraduate Admissions Office
  Cornell University
  PO Box 516
  Ithaca, New York 14851-0516

  Mail the Cornell University Freshman Supplement and essay, Secondary School Report Form, Teacher Evaluation Form, Midyear Report Form, Final Report Form, and official grade transcript to the following address:

  Undergraduate Admissions Office
  Application Processing Center
  East Hill Plaza
  349 Pine Tree Road
  Ithaca, New York 14850-2899

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  Schedule a formal interview, either on or off campus, with a representative from the School of Hotel Administration. You can do this by going online to www.hotelschool.cornell.edu or calling 607-255-6376. (See Reference 1.) The interview must occur in the year you're enrolling. Bring a copy of your resume to the interview.