As Cornell Reckons with Sexual Assault Case, Will Applicants Think Twice?

Cornell University is facing scrutiny following a sexual assault case, leading some alumni and parents to reconsider their relationship with the institution despite its prestige.
Many alumni and some prospective parents are rethinking their relationships with Cornell. But as one admissions consultant said, “Prestige is a powerful draw.”
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