I recieved an email today from the FAO that I was missing two tax related documents. Now, I know many A2Cers will assert that I didn’t turn them in, but here’s the thing: I uploaded them to IDOC way back in December.

I still sent in those documents they requested however, and uploaded through the given portal. Later today, another email was sent listing the outstanding items they still need from me. I know that uploading docs takes around 2-3 business days, so I ignored that.

However, I need some clarity on the docs being requested. Has anyone else ever experienced this? Did it also happen insanely close to decision day? I’m just a bit nervous because again, I already turned in the docs they’re looking for.

What do you guys think?

So, I received a “Missing Information Notice” email from Cornell’s financial aid office, asking me to submit documents to determine my eligibly for aid (including parent’s tax return and a NonCustodial Parent Waiver).

Although submitting a copy of my parent’s tax return was always a document requested by Cornell in my IDOC dashboard, the NonCustodial parent waiver is a new, and not previously asked for document.

Would this be a positive indicator of acceptance? I know the financial aid office and the admissions office are separate for domestic applicants, but I also know that there is a correlation with receiving FinAid emails and being requested to provide additional information with schools like Dartmouth and Yale. Is this the same for Cornell?