Can I get into Cornell?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi everybody!
I'm an international applicant applying to Cornell but need about 70% scholarship. Here's my profile:
SAT - 2160
SAT Subject Test - 770 (Bio M), 750 in Chem
GPA - 4.0 unweighted
Class valedictorian
Extra Curriculars: National Level Table Tennis Player, Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Award (Pursuing Gold), Completed 4 out of 5 levels of Iyengar Yoga (Pursuing 5th), Participated in the NASA Space Science Program 2011, Doing a research on rare diseases, Observership for 2 weeks at the best hospital in the country.
These are the major highlights.</p>

<p>What do you think? Can I get in?</p>

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<p>You have a competitive profile. The need for scholarship might hurt your chances.</p>

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<p>That’s what I’m really worried about! Thanks for the opinion anyway :)</p>

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<p>Cornell is actually need-blind when it comes to international students, so your need for aid will not impact your admission decision at all.</p>

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<p>It’d be great if someone could chance me too.</p>

<p>ACT: 32
GPA: 4.7 W, 3.9 UW
Took/Am Taking 9 AP’s
Member of varsity soccer for 4 years and captain for 2
Science Bowl captain
Study abroad to spain during the summer on scholarship
Volunteer tutor
Athletic and academic awards
Math scholarship for my high school
Strong essay
Waiting for subject test scores</p>

<p>So what are my chances? Cornell is my Reach school, so I won’t be so heartbroken if I don’t get in :P</p>