Our Cornell LGR chapter recently had the privilege of hosting Angela Herrara, Cornell University’s Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions. On March 17 Herrara spoke with the students, answering their multitude of questions not only about Cornell but also about admissions and many others running the gamut of the college process. She plays a role in student admission decisions and is an expert in the admission process at many colleges in the U.S., providing those in the Cornell program an invaluable behind-the-scenes look into college admittance.
The highlight of the evening came at the end of the question and answer session, when Herrara offered every student, all 50 in this program, a business card saying, “If you would like to apply to Cornell, E-mail me. I will give you a fee waiver for the application fee.” The room broke out in cheers. Many LGR students have financial concerns about application fees, and this offer is very welcome gift. Afterward, one student said with the waiver he can now apply to one more “reach school.”
The generous freebie is certainly welcome. But it is because her expertise in financial aid information AND particular types of aid that Herrera has already been invited back for a one-hour session.
