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2026-27 Cycle • 1 prompt
Every Cornell University supplemental prompt for the 2026-27 cycle, with the word limit, what they're looking for, and the most common pitfalls.
Cornell's supplements are college-specific — the prompt depends on which of the seven undergraduate schools you apply to.
Prompt 1: Students in Arts and Sciences embrace the opportunity to delve into multifaceted academic interests, embodying in 21st century terms Ezra Cornell's founding vision: '...any person... any study.' Tell us about the areas of study you are excited to explore, and specifically, why you wish to pursue them in our College.
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