Cupid just got smarter!
Perfect Match is a matchmaking survey ideated in February 2019. Our machine learning algorithm uses your survey to pair you with other Cornell students — your Perfect Matches!
This year, we are back with fun survey questions, whole new branding, special “nudge your crush” feature, and more surprises to discover! Don't hesitate to get in for a Valentine's Day you won't forget!
Happy matching, xoxo,
The Cupids💝
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Feb. 3rd @ 5 PM
PM25 is Launched!
Start filling out your profile and the survey! For updates on PM25, follow us on IG.
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Feb. 13th @ Noon
PM25 Closes!
Hurry up! Cupid is flying away! Make sure to submit your response on time.
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Feb. 13th @ Night
Matches Out!
An email will be sent to you when your perfect matches are out. Go ahead and shoot your shot!
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Feb. 14th
Valentine's Day!
It's that time of the year! Grab some food with your perfect matches!
Meet the Cupids
We currently have fifteen members, divided into two teams – Engineering and Business.
Engineering
There are three subteams of Engineering: Web Development, Algorithms, and Data Analysis. The Web Dev subteam builds the front-end and back-end of the Perfect Match website. The Algorithms subteam improves the matching algorithm that matches students based on their preferences. The Data Analysis subteam analyzes and visualizes the data collected from the Perfect Match survey.
Nicholas Varela
CS & Gov, 2025
Engineering Team Lead
Web Dev Subteam Head
Pratyush Sudhakar
CS & Math, 2025
Engineering Team Lead
Algorithms Subteam Head
Flavia Jiang
Info Sci & Stats, 2025
Web Dev Member
Vipin Gunda
CS & Math, 2025
Algorithms Subteam Member
Daniel Chuang
CS & Math & Gov, 2026
Data Analysis Subteam Head
Cindy Li
Computer Science, 2027
Algorithms & Web Developer Team Member
Joyce Shen
CS & ECE, 2027
Algorithms Subteam Member
Huajie Zhong
Computer Science, 2027
Web Dev Subteam Member
Ashlie Zhang
Computer Science, 2027
Web Dev Subteam Member
Business
There are two subteams of Business: Design and Business. The Design subteam conducts research to learn more about Perfect Match’s user in order to iterate on the product. The Business subteam is responsible for marketing Perfect Match and reaching out to potential sponsors/partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perfect Match?
Perfect Match is a matchmaking service for Cornell students and alumni. It uses machine learning algorithms to match participants based on their responses to the survey. Every year, the survey opens in early February and has thousands of participants. Matches are released the weekend before Valentine's day.
How many matches will I get?
Most participants get between 4 and 7 matches.
What should I do when I receive my Matches?
It's up to you! Contact your Matches in any way you'd like. We will provide some suggestions for how to connect when matches are released.
What is the Perfect Match team like?
There are currently 15 members in the team. It is a small team; every member has their unique strengths and responsibilities. We typically meet every month to decide on tasks and assign them. However, every January is still a super busy time!
What algorithm does Perfect Match use?
The Perfect Match algorithm can be broken into two parts: scoring and matching. First, we use our machine learning algorithm to score compatibility between you and all other participants who satisfy your main criteria, as determined by your responses. We then use our proprietary matching algorithm to generate optimal matches based on these scores.
What happens to my data?
Your data is safe with us! We will never share your data with a third party, and we will only interact with your information as needed to resolve user issues. We may collect anonymous statistics to improve our algorithm, but your identity will always be separated from such reports. More FAQ's about user privacy can be found here .
How can I contact the Perfect Match team?
Our contact information is right below. Feel free to follow us on IG or chat with us on Reddit!
How do I join the Perfect Match team?
We welcome new members and new ideas! If you are interested in joining the team, please fill out this form at any time. We will contact you soon.
