Please allow 5 business days for application materials to be added to your checklist.

First-year Students

The writing supplement is a separate submission. 

1. Log in to the Common Application.
2. Click "Questions" under the "Writing Supplement" section in the left navigation to view the Cornell Writing Supplement.
3. Please be sure your response(s) follow the guidelines provided regarding minimum and/or maximum word count.
4. Hit continue to review your submission, and complete the submission. You will see a confirmation screen. 

Transfer Students

Both the Writing Supplement (found on the “Questions” tab) and the Personal Statement (found on the “Documents” tab) in the “Program Materials” section of the application are required. Please note, you must select the college/school you are applying to under the “Academics” heading in order for the Writing Supplement question to populate. You will not be able to submit your application until both essays are complete.

For information on how to submit other materials for your application, please visit Application Material Submission Instructions.