Cornell Removes Universitywide Essay Question for Fall 2027 Applicants

Applicants to colleges for the 2026-27 application cycle will see a distinct change in how they apply to the No.1 school in New York - for the first time since 2024, Cornell's application will not include a 350-word universitywide essay question. According to a statement from Pamela Tan '97, director of undergraduate admissions, the University "determined that the college/school-specific essays…