Better shot at Cornell or Penn?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I know Penn is generally harder to get into and I am a legacy at both... but my DAD went to penn whereas my GRANDDAD went to Cornell. I've heard, (and I could be totally wrong) that Penn values legacies more than Cornell. I've also heard that parents count way more than grandparents. So, if I applied ED to both, (I know that's not possible) which would I have a better shot at. I probably like Penn a tad more, but I love both schools, and I'd love to know which one I had the best chance at given my circumstances. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Would need to know your stats to see if you have any shot at either of them.</p>

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<p>Not trying to be rude fauve but he probably wouldnt be asking the question if he didnt have the stats. To the OP what are you looking to major in?, that will effect the answer quite a bit.</p>

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<p>If you are qualified at Penn and have legacy, you probably have better odds at Penn. Each school has a similar level of selectivity.</p>

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<p>I’m not sure if I am “qualified”. My grades and scores and my ECs are good, but I know that my GPA and testing is probably a little below average. I have a 3.83 GPA, but I have taken the toughest courses at my school plus other online APs. I have the toughest schedule of anyone at my school. I was ranked 10th out of 300 in my grade after sophomore year… but I’m not sure if I’ve moved a couple spots after junior year… (my UW GPA dropped a bit, but my weighted GPA went up significantly, so I have yet to see the results). I currently have a 31 on the ACT but I have been taking practice tests and improving by 1 to 2 points consistently. My ECs are probably comparable to the average Penn applicant. </p>

<p>Also, my SAT2s are probably not a strong point. I need to take them this fall because I’ve only taken one a while ago and it wasn’t stellar. Since Cornell requires these and Penn doesn’t… do you think this also helps my chances at Penn over Cornell?</p>

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<p>Oh, the 3.83 is UW by the way. My school has a weird weighting system, so I won’t include that.</p>

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<p>First, vcheck to see that a grandparent even makes you a legacy at Cornell, it does not at many schools.</p>

<p>If you are top 5% of your class and bring the ACT up to 33, you’ll have a very good shot ED at Penn.</p>

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<p>Thanks! Cornell does allow me to mention my grandfather I believe. Do you think I’d have a better shot at Penn than Cornell since it is my dad and not my grandfather who went there… and since I won’t have to send in my SAT2s, which are not all that stellar.</p>

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<p>Yes that sounds like a very good idea. forget Cornell and do ED Penn! Legacy will giveu strong edge, and your ACT is decent enough. Just make sure u do the application WELL, (clean and spotless) and I would say 80% chance?</p>

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<p>I would say apply to where you’re parents give you legacy – immediate family would likely give more weight.</p>

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<p>You are Legacy at Penn, check the Legacy Admissions part of their web site. Given this fact, if you apply ED you have an excellent chance. The boost you will get in ED will make the difference for you! If you love UPenn you should definitely apply ED and be sure to include the Legacy info!</p>

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<p>I would LOVE to get into either one… but I am probably leaning towards UPenn! It is a long shot though.</p>

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<p>Ask Cornell is your grandad makes you a legacy. If he does it’s no less powerful than a parent. Being a legacy means your application gets tagged and is read in a special manner. If you get the sticker on your folder, it doesn’t matter if a parent or grandparent put it there.</p>

<p>Note for the legacy benefit at Penn, you must apply ED.</p>

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<p>thanks hmom</p>