Cornell University Athletics

Recruitment of students who want to compete in Ivy intercollegiate athletics may involve substantial contact with coaches as well as admission officers. Ivy coaches are both expert in their respective sports and interested in and sensitive to the academic and social issues that concern college students. They are encouraged to be knowledgeable about institutional admissions and financial aid standards, and to be able to discuss those standards with prospective students.

For applicants who are being recruited as athletes, choosing a college may be even more complicated than it is for non-athletes. We suggest that you consider carefully each of the following recommendations.

1. Start learning about institutions in which you may be interested as early as you can. The Ivy League web site, which is at www.ivyleaguesports.com, is linked to the general admission, financial aid and athletic web sites at each Ivy League institution.

2. Become familiar with the institutions' suggested secondary school curricula and testing requirements. Take the SAT-1 or ACT tests at times that will fit with the application process. Some Ivy institutions either prefer or require SAT-II tests as well, and you should be familiar with those requirements.

3. Visit one or more institutions as early in the process as possible.

4. Become familiar with institutions' application deadlines for early and regular admission and be prepared to file a full admission application in a timely manner.

5. Apply to be certified as an "initial qualifier" through the NCAA Division I Certification Clearinghouse. Information about the Clearinghouse and other NCAA rules for prospective student-athletes is available from your secondary school counselor, from the NCAA at its website or on the Ivy League web site, www.ivyleaguesports.com.

6. Above all, begin as early as you can to think about what kind of academic, athletic and personal experience you would like to have in college and what kind of college or university will best provide it. The admissions process requires institutions to make decisions about you, but even more, it gives you both the chance and the responsibility to make decisions about yourself.

In conclusion, we hope this information is helpful and we urge you to call or write if you have further questions or if any problems or issues arise. Best wishes for a rewarding and productive senior year.

Brown University
James S. Miller, Director of Admissions
Michael Goldberger, Director of Athletics

Columbia University
Jessica Marinaccio, Director of Undergraduate Admissions
M. Dianne Murphy, Director of Athletics

Cornell University
Doris Davis, Associate Provost for Admissions and Enrollment
Andy Noel, Director of Athletics

Dartmouth College
Karl Furstenberg, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Josie Harper, Director of Athletics

Harvard University
Bill Fitzsimmons, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
Robert Scalise, Director of Athletics

University of Pennsylvania
Willis J. Stetson, Dean of Admissions
Steve Bilsky, Director of Athletics

Princeton University
Janet Lavin Rapelye, Dean of Admissions
Gary D. Walters, Director of Athletics

Yale University
Jeffrey Brenzel, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
Tom Beckett, Director of Athletics

Council of Ivy Group Presidents
Jeffrey H. Orleans, Executive Director

•Recruiting
So you are aware, NCAA rules and regulations prohibit coaches and administrative personnel from sending letters or electronic mail to high school students until after September 1 of their junior year in high school. Please note that not all coaches use online recruiting forms, but you may use the staff directory to contact one of our coaches directly.

•Cornell Admissions Office
Cornell offers more than 70 major fields of study and many dual-degree programs and interdisciplinary majors in seven undergraduate colleges. This site will help you sort through adacemic information to help determine which school at Cornell is best for you.

•Cornell Financial Aid Office
Cornell practices need-blind admission and offers need-based financial aid. This approach allows for the review of applications without consideration of whether an applicant will or won't apply for financial aid. Financial assistance is based on individual family economic situations and is not offered in recognition of athletic or academic ability or other special talents.

• Collegeboard.com
Need to know when the next SAT I and II dates are? Looking for general information on the exams? Collegeboard.com is the place to go for information on the exams and even allows you to register online for the next test.

•Visiting Cornell
Cornell University's Ithaca campus, set amid waterfalls, gorges, lakes and rolling hills in the Finger Lakes region of central New York, provides some of the most breathtaking scenery you'll find anywhere, and the university's rich history and diverse traditions also make exploring the campus exciting. You can take on online tour of the campus, or make plans to visit us in person!

•Ivy League Admissions Statement
We welcome your interest in seeking an education at an Ivy League institution and participating in our athletic programs. The Ivy League is committed to seeking individuals who are remarkable both as students and as athletes. This statement is intended to explain the most important aspects of the Ivy admission process to students who seek intercollegiate athletic competition.

•NCAA Guide For the College-Bound Student-Athlete
The NCAA was founded in 1906 and is made up of 977 schools classified in three divisions (Division I has 318 schools; Division II has 264; and Division III has 395). Schools in Division I, which is divided into two subdivisions for football (Divisions I-A and I-AA), compete at the so-called major-college level. This online guide is intended to help you and your family understand the rules for prospective student-athletes, which sometimes can be complex.