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What You Need to Know About Early Decision 2026

If you’re considering Cornell University, you may have some questions about applying Early Decision. We hope the answers to these common questions will help you prepare your application and meet deadlines.

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Applying to CHE

College of Human Ecology Applicant Tips

The Cornell Human Ecology (CHE) Admissions Team knows that preparing a first-year college application can be overwhelming. We hope these tips will help you approach your CHE application thoughtfully and in a way that reflects you as a person, a scholar, and a community citizen.

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The Physical Education Classes Cornellians are Taking

Among traditional academic requirements, Cornellians have another requirement to graduate: completion of two physical education (PE) courses. With over 250 course options for PE classes, students often reflect fondly on the joy of their classes and cite them as great bonding experiences.

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What makes the Cornell experience unique?

I think that Cornell is especially unique because of how it combines world-class academics with the outdoors. You can spend the morning in the chemistry lab and the afternoon hiking around Beebe Lake. The balance between intellectual challenge and natural beauty is truly valuable to me.

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