Chance at Cornell ED

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>chance thread
I really want to apply to CAS, but I'm very nervous so I just wanted you guys to tell it me straight. I might apply to ILR because of the higher acceptance rate, but I really want to apply to CAS and major in economics and hope to become an ibanker.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.6 weighted, 3.5 unweighted school only offers 5 APs and no honors courses so weighting doesn't really help.
Rank: I believe 13 out of 70, but I could be wrong I'm having a very strong senior year so it might go up very soon.
SAT: 660cr and 600m, just retook it in october and I think I got 670cr and a 650-660m</p>

<p>Freshman Year: GPA 88.57
Sophomore Year: GPA: 90.69 1 AP: Euro (5)
Junior Year: GPA: 93.33 1 AP: US (4) and 1 college class and one honors class
Senior year: GPA: 100.4 2 APs and 2 college classes</p>

<p>I'm just going to copy and paste my resume from naviance below</p>

<p>Work Experience</p>

<p>Nov 11 - Present Score KeeperAlice E. Grady Elementary School I9 SportsGrades 10,11,128 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100</p>

<p>Volunteer Service</p>

<p>Jan 09 - Present Supervisor Pomona, New YorkHi-Tor Animal ShelterGrades 9,10,113 Hours/WeekTotal Hours: 75</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities</p>

<p>Sep 09 - Present Student Talking About RelationshipsGrades 9,10,112 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100</p>

<p>Nov 10 - Present Princeton Model CongressGrades 10,11,123 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100</p>

<p>Nov 11 - Jan 12 Winter TrackGrades 10,115 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 120</p>

<p>Sep 09 - Present Youth LeadershipGrades 9,10,112 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 75</p>

<p>Sep 09 - Present NewspaperGrades 9,10,11,121 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 30</p>

<p>Sep 09 - Present Chess ClubGrades 9,10,11,121 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 175</p>

<p>Jun 11 - Present National Honor SocietyGrades 10,11,122 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 70</p>

<p>Sep 10 - Present Raiders Against Destructive DecisionsGrades 10,11,121 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100</p>

<p>Aug 10 - Present Cross CountryGrades 10,11,1210 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100</p>

<p>Mar 10 - Jun 10 Spring TrackGrade 9</p>

<p>Sep 09 - Present International ClubGrades 9,10,111 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 100</p>

<p>Mar 11 - Present Varsity BaseballGrades 10,1120 Hrs/WeekTotal Hours: 200</p>

<p>Awards/Certificates</p>

<p>Jun 12 Beta Kappa Kappa Chapter Omega Psi PhiGrade 11
award for students with outstanding talents</p>

<p>Nov 11 Princeton Model CongressGrades 10,11</p>

<p>Skills/Academic Achievement Jun 11Certificate of Membership to National Honor SocietySkill Level: Intermediate</p>

<p>Leadership Student Government- Treasure</p>

<p>I know this is very messy but I just copy and pasted it sorry.</p>

<p>Background info: Black and Native American, New York, lower class family
Just to let you know I've taken almost all the hardest classes my school has offered and 4 of the 5 APs offered. I also think I can write pretty beast essays. Thank you for all the help.</p>

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<p>Even though ECs are just fine for Cornell I think you should have a safety since even an upward trend can’t do much for a low SAT/GPA.</p>

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<p>I definitely have lots of other schools I’ll be applying to if I don’t get in early. I just figured I’ll apply early if I get I’ll be happy, but if not I have lots of other matches and safeties I’ll be applying too.</p>

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<p>Absent more information – looks like a bit of a reach.</p>

<p>SATs are a bit low, and your class rank is somewhat low for Cornell. Upward trend in grades could be a help.</p>

<p>If it’s absolutely your first choice, then why not go for it. As you say you have lots of other safeties and matches – you have nothing to lose.</p>

<p>BUT – I wouldn’t wait until you hear from Cornell to apply ESPECIALLY if your other schools offer early action. At least get the apps done early, so you’re ready. Also, rumor is that for some schools it’s easier to get in the earlier you apply – so, why risk it.</p>