Cornell University

Reflective statement on your personal journey and its influence on your decision to pursue an M.Eng. degree in ORIE.

Required.

Forward-looking statement on your objectives in pursuing the ORIE M.Eng. and your first-choice concentration.

Provide unofficial versions of your official transcripts from each university you attended. International students: if applicable, transcripts must be translated into English and GPAs converted to a 4.0 scale. Official transcripts will only be requested upon your admission.

We suggest one academic reference, one professional reference, and one reference of your choice. The most helpful letters are from faculty members or professional references familiar with your capabilities.

Two required; three preferred. Recommenders submit their letters online after an automated email sent once the application is submitted.

GMAT (or GRE): One of these two tests is required; GRE test is preferred. Send scores via mba.com.

GRE (or GMAT): One of these two tests is required; GRE test is preferred. Send scores via ETS; Cornell's institutional code is 2098.

Waiver / exemption: Current Cornell students are exempted from the GRE requirement.

Acceptable exams are IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT; the Duolingo English Test is not on the list.

IELTS Academic: Minimum (Duffield Engineering): overall band score of at least 7.0. Scores sent electronically (e-delivery) to Cornell University Graduate Admissions; paper TRFs are not accepted. Individual programs may have higher limits.

TOEFL iBT: Minimums (Duffield Engineering): Speaking 4.5 (former scale 23), Reading 4.5 (22), Listening 5.0 (22), Writing 5.0 (24). Institution code 2098. Scores must be valid as of the application deadline (2 years). Individual programs may have higher limits.

Waiver / exemption: Not required from applicants who meet a standing exemption: speak English as a first language and are a citizen or permanent resident of a country where English is an official language; will have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university located in the U.S. (physically present in the U.S. for the majority of enrollment); will have earned the international equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree from a college or university in a country where English is an official language and the language of instruction (physically present there for the majority of enrollment); or will have studied and/or worked full-time for at least 2 consecutive years within the last 10 years in a country where English is an official and widely spoken language. Applicants who speak English as a first language but don't otherwise qualify may email the M.Eng. Programs Admissions Team about a special exemption.

Acceptable exams are IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT; PTE Academic is not on the list.

Asynchronous video interview, released shortly following the admission deadline.