AEM Regular Decision?

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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>Well I'm currently debating on whether or not to apply to AEM RD. I heard there is great recruiting out of the college but that it is very hard to get into. If I applied to a easier college such as CLAS, would it be an easy transfer into the AEM program? I'm planning on llisting AEM as my #1 on the CA but what do you guys suggest as listing for my #2 spot that will give me the best chance to transfer in. </p>

<p>Anyway, while you're on this thread, why not tell me what you think my chances are.</p>

<p>I attend a Jesuit Prep School in NY
ACT: 33 (35 Eng, 34 Math, 33 Read, 29 Sci)
GPA: 3.85 U/W
Rank: School dosen't officially rank but I'm about 5% of 221</p>

<p>Freshmen
English 1 H: A
Algebra 2 Adv H: B+
Global 1: B+
Biology H: B+
Latin 1: A
Religious Studies 1: A
Intro to computers: A
Intro to music: A</p>

<p>Sophomore Year
English 2 Adv H: B+
Geometry H: A
Global 2 H: A
Chemistry: A
Latin 2 H: B (grrr)
Spanish 1: A
Religioius Studies 2: A</p>

<p>Junior Year
AP english lit and comp: B+
AP US History: A
Trig-log-calc H: A
Physics H: A
Latin 3 H: A
Spainsh 2 H: A
Religious Studies 3: A</p>

<p>Senior Year
AP Lit and Comp: A
AP Calc: A
AP Macro: A
Latin 4 H: A
Engeneering Science H: A
Religious Studies 4: A</p>

<p>Extra curriculars:
Indoor track: freshmen/junior year
Cross country: Freshmen/sophomore year
Outdoor track: Freshmen/sophomore year/Senior
100hrs on the "midnight run" - volunteer work
Business Club: Founded it in Freshmen year and am currently the president
Associate Editor of School's Political Newspaper 10th/11th/12th</p>

<p>Work Experience (my main EC)
Job at a local hardware store - 20hrs a week since 8th grade
Internship at Private Equity firm - 10hrs a week the past summer</p>

<p>Summer activities:
Freshmen: Went on a NOLS trip for 1 month in wyoming/worked
Sophomore: Traveled through Europe for 3weeks/worked
Junior: Worked 35hrs per week</p>

<p>Notes: Thanks for the help guys. My school doesn't allow students to take AP's freshmen or sophomore year and only allows us to take 3 a year during junior and senior year. Also, if you wouldn't mind, what do you think about my EC's. I know they're not spectacular like the majority of people on this site but throw out your opinion.</p>

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<p>Good thing your Bs were in freshman year :-)! </p>

<p>None of your ECs are impressive enough to count except:</p>

<p>Internship at Private Equity firm - 10hrs a week the past summer</p>

<p>But i’d call that a really nice EC so that’s good! :)</p>

<p>I heard AEM is extremely competitive to get into, so I’m going to call it a reach. Any other school and I’d think it’s a low reach. You have a decent ACT score and GPA for Cornell - as in you have just a good a chance as any other applicant. </p>

<p>Good Essays + Recs will give you an advantage. Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>Alrighty, thanks!</p>

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<p>that username is not going to get you very far on the Cornell forum ;)</p>

<p>your stats are average, so try to emphasize your more “uncommon” EC’s on your app (if you do apply). show your passion for business/AEM in your essay… they want ppl who really want to attend AEM in the end.</p>

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<p>Thanks Hilarious,</p>

<p>I’m not going to lie UVA is my #1 :D. Also, I think my business essay is pretty good. I already wrote it for Gtown and it discusses why I’m attracted to certain aspects of business.</p>

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<p>Anyone else have an opinion?</p>