The Cornell Johnson application is now live. With than in mind, here are the 2016-2017 Cornell Johnson Essay Topics for applicants targeting the Class of 2019. Like last year’s application, the adcom has requested applicants to reflect on their “life story” by creating a Table of Contents. However, this year, they’ve added a required essay of 500 words (or fewer).
2016-2017 Cornell Johnson Essay Topics
Essay 1 At Cornell, we value students who create impact. Please indicate the opportunities for impact that you have identified through engagement with our community and describe how these interactions have influenced your decision to apply to Johnson.
Please limit your response to 500 words or fewer.
Table of Contents Essay You are the author of your Life Story. Please create the Table of Contents for the book in the space provided or upload it as an attachment. We value creativity and authenticity and encourage you to approach this essay with your unique style. Alternative submission formats may include a slide presentation, links to pre-existing media (personal website, digital portfolio, YouTube etc.), as well as visually enhanced written submissions. Maximum file size is 5 MB. If you choose to submit a written Table of Contents, please limit your submission to 500 words or fewer. Please limit multimedia submissions to under 5 minutes.
Optional Essay Complete this essay if you would like to add additional details regarding your candidacy. For instance, if you believe one or more aspects of your application (e.g., undergraduate record or test scores) do not accurately reflect your potential for success at Johnson. If you are reapplying for admission, please use this essay to indicate how you have strengthened your application since the last time you applied. Please limit your response to 500 words or fewer. | 
