Milstein Program Admissions

Admissions Process

Thank you for your interest in the Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity!  The Milstein Program is an enrichment program in the College of Arts & Sciences that spans all four years of a student's undergraduate career. Students in the Milstein Program are curious and collaborative thinkers interested in technology from a myriad of perspectives.

Each year's cohort is made up of 25 scholars. The Program offers a supportive community of engaged learners, speaker series along with core courses, unique short courses, mentorship, career development, and funded research opportunities, including an 8 week immersive experience at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island. Learn more about us! >>

Students interested in the Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity have two opportunities to enter the program;

  1. As a high school student applying to the College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell
  2. In the spring semester as a Cornell first-year 

 

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Current Cornell A&S First-year Students

Current A&S first-years can apply to the Milstein Program by filling out the online application form by December 1st. In the application you will authorize the committee to review your first semester grades and will submit a short essay and video.

The director and faculty/staff selection committee will review applicants’ admission materials and first semester Cornell transcripts in the weeks following the deadline.

Only applicants accepted to the program will be notified during the winter break of your first year at Cornell.

Accepted students will need to enroll themselves in the First Year Project course (AS 1111) & MStudio (AS 3113) during the Add/Drop period. These courses are a required part of the Milstein Program curriculum.

 

First-year Application Form


 

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High school seniors applying to Cornell

High school seniors who would like to be considered for the program should identify their interest by checking the Milstein Program box ☑ on the Common App when filling out their application for Cornell.

After checking the interest box, applicants will be evaluated on their fit for the Milstein Program by the Cornell Admissions team. Applicants who are accepted to Cornell and who are a good fit for the program will then be contacted to submit a video essay in the Spring.

 

Common App: Apply to Cornell!


 

 

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