Checklist update processing times vary with application volume. Near deadlines, submitted materials may take up to two weeks to appear as “received” in your applicant portal. Portfolios and design supplements are due on the application deadline: November 1 for Early Decision and January 2 for Regular Decision. The deadline for required materials is November 13 for Early Decision and January 19 for Regular Decision.
Students should self-report their SAT or ACT test scores on their application. Scores may be entered in the Common Application under My Common Application > Testing > Tests Taken. Self-reported scores are sufficient for application review.
If you did not self-report scores in your application, or if you have additional scores from exam dates that occur after submission, you may use the Self-Reported Standardized Testing Form in your Applicant Portal. Once submitted, your applicant status portal will be updated.
Applicants who are admitted and choose to enroll must also request that official score reports be sent directly to Cornell University from the testing agency for all reported scores:
Transfer applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores.
For information on how to submit other materials for your application, please visit Application Material Submission Instructions.