Cornell sexual assault case has some prospective students rethinking plans, consultants say

As Cornell University faces scrutiny over its handling of sexual assault allegations , some prospective students are reconsidering whether to apply, according to college admissions consultants who spoke with CNBC. The concerns come just weeks before Cornell's Nov. 1 early-decision deadline, when applicants must decide whether to submit an application under a binding agreement to attend the Ivy League university if admitted. Amid public outrage over the handling of the 2024 alleged incident and the ensuing Jane Doe lawsuit, some high school seniors have decided to take the school out of consideration, according to Christopher Rim, president and CEO of college consulting firm Command Education.