Chance me for Cornell Arts & Sciences?

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Hi everyone, I’m a rising senior looking at Cornell Arts & Sciences, specifically the Chemistry & Chemical Biology major. Thanks for your help.

Stats:
GPA 9-12: 4.35 / 3.80; after this quarter (ending 10/30) will hopefully be 4.40/3.81
GPA 10-12: 4.57 / 3.80; after this quarter (ending 10/30) will hopefully be 4.63/3.81
Most rigorous course load - 4 AP’s sophomore year, 7 junior year, 6 senior year
Current courses: AP Physics C, AP Gov. & Politics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, AP Comp. Sci.

ACT: 35C
Will be taking SAT in Dec.

SAT Math II: 770/800
SAT Chemistry: 720/800
Will be taking Bio and retaking math in Nov.

AP Scores: Physics 2 (3) Biology (4) Chemistry (4) US History (4) World History (4) English Language (5) Psychology (5) Calculus AB (5) Calculus BC (5)

Extracurriculars:

  • Vocal musician of 12+ years, performed publicly
  • Co-editor of monthly cultural publication
  • Hospital volunteer (150+ hours)
  • Intern at computational biochemistry lab where I performed research on cancer receptor
  • Possible intern at pharmchem wet lab

Awards:

  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • National AP Scholar
  • National Merit Semifinalist

Letters of Rec:

  • 1 from teacher who I had for both calculus AB and BC
  • 1 from chemistry teacher who I also TA’d for

Yes I know my GPA isn’t as high as others, yes I know my EC’s aren’t the best. Please just give me an honest chance. Thanks!

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No need to take the SAT with your superior 35 ACT score! Nor do you need to retake your 770 Math II subject test. Just focus on other parts of the application, like your essays and activities:)
Best of luck to you!

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@Renomamma I have to take it for National Merit :confused: Thank you !!!

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Can you apply ED? If so, I think your chances are good. Of course, I am not a professional college counselor, so take my opinion with a grain of salt!

If you are applying RD, you still have a strong record, but I can’t predict.

When completing your application, remember to think about what you are going to offer to Cornell and how you will engage in academics and other activities when you are there. Also, make sure an English teacher or other qualified editor proofreads your essays and other Common App entries.

Good luck!

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@MOMANDBOYSTWO Thank you! I won’t be applying ED because it’s binding and it’s not my first choice.

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As an Arts and Sciences student, I think your stats are fine. Your ACT score is definitely high enough (mine was a 35 as well) and I’m sure your SAT will be good, too. What’s left to do is all on you, on how you decide to craft your application to appeal to admissions. Keep in mind Arts and Sciences likes students who have multiple interests and can demonstrate their passion for those subjects.

That being said, good luck! :-bd

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Yay! Thanks!! @AL