Frequently Asked Questions
Prospective students often ask questions about:
- Will I receive financial support?
We normally only admit students for whom
financial support can be provided. The support can come from external
sources or Cornell sources.
- What are my chances
of being admitted?
We receive between 125 and 150 applications
per year. Our Admissions Committee reviews each application carefully
and considers all aspects of the application. We usually admit
about 15% of our applicants.
- My test scores will not be available
until after the January 15 deadline. What should I do?
We will accept test scores after the
deadline. If possible, you should send copies of the scores as
soon as they are available to appliedmath@cornell.edu.
- What are the GRE reporting codes
for Cornell University, Applied Mathematics?
Graduate School code number: 2098. Applied
Mathematics code number: 0702.
- Can I visit CAM?
If we are able to offer you admission,
we will also be happy to arrange for you to visit and meet faculty
and students in CAM.
- What is the CAM student area like?
CAM graduate students have office and
computer facilities in Rhodes Hall, Room 657. Each student has
his or her own desk usually in a cubicle containing 4-5 desks.
There are approximately 20-25 new Dell PCs running UNIX and a
few Macs which are in a common area for use by students. There
is also a small library and an area with couches and tables where
the CAM students have coffee, lunch, talk, study, play games,
etc.
I don't see my question in this FAQ!
Please feel free to contact current CAM students with any specific questions you may have (
see list for e-mail addresses).
