Krnl Apr 2026

Define your community immediately. Don't be vague; name the specific group (e.g., a local robotics club, a multi-generational household, or a volunteer group at a hospital).

Summarize how your past experiences make you a perfect fit for Cornell’s inclusive culture. Define your community immediately

For the 2025–2026 application cycle, Cornell requires a "Community" essay. The goal is to show how you have been shaped by a community and how you will contribute to the Cornell campus. name the specific group (e.g.