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<p>It was not meant to be insulting, just the truth so that he puts his efforts behind schools where he has a chance.</p>
<p>And no, I’m not a Cornell adcom, but I have been an ivy adcom.</p>
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<p>You don’t get reality. This type of advice based on no facts is harmful. There are common data sets which anyone with basic stats skills can use to assess chances. A look at Cornell’s will tell you this applicant has no chance. There are no miracles in college admissions.</p>
<p>Cornelldream, Cornell is transfer friendly. A good year or two at GTech could land you there. Keep focus on getting a high ACT score, it will help later.</p>