Chance me at Cornell, Will chance back

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<p>Hi, I am an International (india) Applicant at Cornell's early program this year. i wanted too badly know my chance because I think I really don't have a good chances. I want to be in Cornell so badly for my CS program, Ever since I heard of Cornell it is my dream to get in.</p>

<p>Here goes:</p>

<p>Scores and Grades:
GPA:
IX: 10/10 CGPA
X: 10/10 CGPA
XI: 95.3/100
XII: mid year 97.2/100
class rank: 20/432 (its a super competitive school) FIITJEE PINNACLE TO MENTION IF YOU KNOW
SAT(this is bad): 1940/2400 - 1340/1600 , but 740 math and 600 cr I am in the bottom 25 of Cornell ( considers only cr and math)
SAT II- 800 Math level 2 and 800 Physics
I am planning on retaking sat, latest mocks i was able to get 2200</p>

<p>Essay: Stellar essays for both commonapp and supplement, at least editor was super impressed
Recommendations: Teachers love me, cant expect anything less than ' One of the best students I have met'</p>

<p>Extra-Carriculars:
School Students' dean/ Head boy
President of 4 clubs (maths, science, debate, computer)
Vice-president of school Debate club
I have done independent research on artificial intelligence and How trees can bring savings in alternate way. Google Science fair participation 2 years
Worked as computer software and website designer and developer from 9th grade at Freelancer.com
Editor of School newspaper
Regional Chess Champion and National chess player
Captain of school cricket team
Multiple Olympiads, State level and district level first ranks
500 hours of community service, and experience as a computer programming tutoring</p>

<p>Honors and achievements:
Freelancer 2012 international scavenger hunt 3rd place (out of 1 million participants)
Chinthana Science olympiad district honors and rank holder
School Academic achievement award
School popular dean award (awarded for retaining school dean position for 2 years or more)
Sahodaya chess recognition </p>

<p>APs and other stuff :
sadly, no aps taken till now, courseload contains AP level and above courses , taking in may
sure of getting all 5s
I have 4 edX college level course certifications from MIT, Rice, Berkley
Courseload for 12th grade is very rigorous, JEE Preparations make AP exams child's play</p>

<p>Hooks: nothing
What I think about myself: desperately need help judging my profile. I think I have very less chances.
Early Decision : can it help me?, Cornell is beyond doubt my first choice.</p>

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<p>Wow, the only thing I see hurting you is your SATs. If you get that up to 2200, I’m sure you’ll be fine (you have pretty great ECs that show your interest in CS). The CoE does have the lowest acceptance rate though, so it’ll still be a reach.</p>

<p>Do you require a lot of aid? Cornell doesn’t give full need to international students.</p>

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<p>I agree with Truust but if you retake the SAT in December, you’ll need to apply RD because your scores won’t arrive in time for ED.</p>

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<p>You have an amazing shot dude. I really hope you get in.</p>

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<p>Definitely get those sat scores up. You would have to send them in Regular decision if you take them in December, but breaking 1500 CR+M would be excellent. Being International is sure to help you, but bear in mind that they receive alot of international students from India, especially for CS and engineering. Your ECs are great, but then again ECs could never make someone a ‘shoe in’. Make sure those recommendations are great and your essays are winning and your shot will be the best it could possibly be.</p>