Resources for High School Counselors

Welcome high school counselors

We've compiled resources you can use when advising your college-bound high school students. You'll find information that is generally applicable to most high school students interested in attending college and information that is specific to high school students interested in applying, visiting, and paying for a Cornell College education. Let us know if you need anything more. 

Answering the big 3 questions

Do your high school students ask you some variation of the three big questions? How do I make my college applications strong? What will I learn from visiting a college campus? How do I pay for college? 

We hear these same questions and have compiled some resources that assist in addressing them. We continue to add to our resource kits; check back periodically to see our latest.  

The ideal admission process

At Cornell, we believe in making sure that we are the right fit for each student who shows interest in applying. Here's what we recommend: 

• Meet with an admission counselor
• Visit campus or find a college event nearby 
• Explore academic programs
• Learn more about scholarships & financial aid options
• Apply for admission

Application deadlines

Priority applications for admission are due Dec. 1. Regular applications for admission are due Feb. 1. Your students can submit a Cornell App or the Common App. Your students can submit ACT and SAT scores or they can choose our test-optional route where they will answer some short answers in place of standardized scores. 

Exam scores for credit

AP Exams

Advanced Placement scores of 3 or higher may be eligible for exemption or credit.

IB Exams

Course credits are granted for International Baccalaureate Exam scores of five or higher.

Codes

ACT: 1296

SAT: 6119

FAFSA: 001856