<p>Hey Everyone,
Please help me get an opinion of my chances for Cornell and Northwestern! Which one do you think would fit me better? Northwestern is a little bit too close to home, but I'm thinking I might have a better chance as an IL student. Also feel free to suggest other schools that might fit my profile. I know it's always really hard to tell, especially with top tier schools, but just give me your opinion.</p>
<p>Background:
I currently live north of Chicago in Illinois and attend a top ranked public high school. I moved to the US about 6 years ago and skipped a grade right away, since I was part of the German school system before. I lived in a lot of different cities across Germany and eventually also in Paris, France, and Prague, Czech Republic, which I have to say has given me a culturally open and adaptable outlook over the years. I am currently fluent in German, English (I'm told I have no accent even though I did not really start learning English until arriving here) and almost in French. I have taken both French and Latin to keep up with a European curriculum and am in AP classes for both now. I will also have to apply as an international student, even though I've lived here for quite a while, due to incomplete resident/non-citizen status. I would not need any financial aid if that matters.</p>
<p>School:
I am currently a Senior and have taken all the AP and Honors classes possible (a total of 9 including this year) and have received 5s on all the APs so far so I have an AP scholar award. I have been choosing to study both Latin and French instead of taking an elective all four years.
Cumulative GPA: 4.21/4</p>
<p>Tests:
SAT: 2210 (770M/680CR/760W)
I know the CR is terrible and I'm sure that I can do much better on the so I'll take it one more time. Reading sections tend to be a little harder for me since English is my second language.
SAT II (Subjects): 800 German, 760 Math, 700 US history
ACT: 33 (35 English, 34 Math, 34 Reading, 30 Science)
AP: Physics 5, Language and Composition 5, AP US History 5</p>
<p>Extra-curricular:</p>
<p>Model United Nations (Jr/Sr): Have won "Best New Delegate" at local conference and "Outstanding Delegate" at the Columbia University MUN Convention</p>
<p>Science Olympiad (So/Jr/Sr): Established member, have won five awards including a first and a third place medal at Regionals. Have gone to state competition twice with a 5th and 7th place team finish.</p>
<p>Link Crew (Sr): Highly recognized program. I am a senior leader (people are picked by teachers as model students and have to go through an application process) for incoming freshman and will mentor them throughout the year</p>
<p>Horse back rider/Field Hunter (Fr/So/Jr/Sr): I have been doing english riding for four years, and have recently joined a very prestigious hunt club (It's not actually hunting, just a type of cross country riding). Responsibilities include taking care of five horses.</p>
<p>Piano/Guitar lessons (Jr/Sr): I am self-employed as a private teacher. I have a fairly large customer base and my own website. I have been playing piano for 5 years and guitar for 4 years.</p>
<p>Hospital Internship (Sr): I have been accepted to a very prestigious hospital volunteering program in my area. I had to write two essays and go through an interview. Only 22 students (high school Juniors and Seniors) are accepted in the whole chicago area.</p>
<p>National Honor Society (Jr/Sr) : I am currently on the executive board and have been highly involved in community service.</p>
<p>Latin Club (Fr/So/Jr/Sr): I am an avid member who has attended almost every event over the years. I am currently running for the first presidency in a new exec board structure.</p>
<p>Certamen (Fr/So/Jr/Sr): Latin quiz bowl competition- Several third place team finishes.</p>
<p>French Exchange (Jr/Sr): Participated in a three week exchange to France, and lived with a local family. This also counted as a semester of language credit (Grade: A).</p>
<p>Coursera Online Courses (Jr/Sr): Introduction to Psychology (University of Toronto), Understanding Media by Understanding Google (Northwestern University), Introduction to Global Health (University of Copenhagen)</p>
<p>WYSE (Jr/Sr): Science Competition in Illinois. Second place team finish at CLC tournament.</p>
<p>Student Ambassadors(So/Jr/Sr): A club for students that have experience with moving and going to different schools, who help incoming families settle into the district every year, acting as mentors for new students.</p>
<p>Others: Track (Sr), Robotics (Sr), Debate (Fr), Ping Pong Club (Jr/Sr), Ski/Snowboard Club (Jr/Sr)</p>
<p>Awards: </p>
<p>Level I Maxima Cum Laude Award (Silver)
National Latin Exam
May 2011</p>
<p>Level II Summa Cum Laude Award (Gold)
National Latin Exam
May 2012</p>
<p>Level III Bronze Medal (Top 5% of Nation)
AATF National French Contest
May 2012</p>
<p>CMUNCE Outstanding Delegate
Columbia University
January 2013</p>
<p>Level III Cum Laude Award (Bronze)
National Latin Exam
May 2013 </p>
<p>Level IV Certificat d'Honneur
AATF National French Contest
May 2013</p>
<p>National AP Scholar Award
College Board
July 2013</p>
<p>Beginner Level First Place
English Dressage Tournament
March 2010</p>
<p>Thanks ahead of time and I'll do my best to chance you back!</p>