Chance me for Cornell ED?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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It is my dream to get in to Cornell ED.

I think I will apply to either Cornell Engineering, or Cornell Arts & Science. MAYBE Cornell Ecology (Probably not)

UW GPA: 3.61
WGPA: i think 4.4

9th Grade APs: {AP US History}

10th Grade APs: {AP Calc BC, AP NSL, AP CompSci A, AP Biology}

11th Grade APs/Post-APs: {AP Statistics, AP CS Principles (pilot course before it was released. will take ap exam this year), AP World History, Multivariable Calc (Semester 1 Community College), Differential Equations (Semester 1 Community College), Linear Algebra (Semester 2 Community College), Introduction to Abstract Algebra (Semester 2, State College)

12th Grade APs/Post-APs: {AP Physics C, AP Chemistry, AP English Literature, AP Human Geography, AP Psychology, Graph Theory (Semester 1, State College), Advanced Combinatorics (Semester 2, State College)

SAT Math II: 800
SAT Math I: 800
SAT Physics II: 800
SAT Chemistry II: 800
SAT Bio M II: 800
ACT: 35 (36 Math, 36 Science, 34 Reading, 34 English) (maybe I can retake to get a 36??)

ECs/Awards:

Perfect Score on AP Exam (different from getting a 5 -won’t say which one for privacy); Chess Club; Math Team; Robotics Team; Yearbook Club; 300+ Community Service Hours (volunteered at a hospital, and some other places); Tutor for AP Biology; National AP Scholar; Piano 10+ Years; Google Code Jam Top 5000 (2015 & 2016); State Math Tournament Honorable Mention (Top 1%); AMC 12A & 12B School Winner; AIME Qualifier; 6 on AIME, USACO Silver Divisionist (2015); USACO Gold Divisionist (2016); PSAT National Commended Scholar; University of Iowa Calculus Competition First Place; University of Iowa Probability/Combinatorics First Place; Intern at well-known tech company; Univ of Iowa Programming Competition Honorable Mention; 1st place in another Iowa Community College Programming Competition; Won a regional & state robotics competition (lost at nationals); Chemistry Honorable Mention at County Science Fair; Took a summer class on Antibodies (2014); Received grade of A+ in Multivariable Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Introduction to Abstract Algebra

Great teacher recommendations, but ok/generic counselor recommendation. no hooks. i go to a public magnet school and I am Asian. I think i want to major in either mathematics or chemical engineering.

any tips/thoughts?

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You’re in

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@shannon14 should I mention that I missed 80+ days of school in freshman year bc of medical reasons? lots of my Bs are from then. I don’t want to sound like I’m justifying my Bs though.

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It can’t hurt to include that information, seeing as though schools look for sudden drops/trends in students’ grades. Letting them know won’t detract from the rest of your application, in fact they often want students to justify these oddities so that they know you were not “slacking” or what not.

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cool, thanks. any other thoughts/advice?

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My only advice to you from now until it’s time to submit your application is to remain relaxed and try not to worry too much. I know how much stress and anxiety comes from this process, I’m going through it too! You have one of the most impressive applications I’ve seen and I don’t see you having an issue getting in to Cornell.

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@shannon14 yeah it’s like 1 am here and I’m anxious lol (can’t sleep!). Thank you so much - I should probably try to sleep right now :slight_smile:

Good luck with your applications!

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@dalmation99 Wow! Your stats are really impressive and your ECs/awards are amazing!! I’m jealous of your SAT subject scores :wink:

The only weakness, in my opinion, is your somewhat low UW GPA (not really low, but low by CC standards where everyone has a 3.75+), but I think your rigorous course load should alleviate this. Especially since you’re applying early, I think you have a great chance!!!

Edit: I saw what you said about missing school and how this caused some of your Bs. I would definitely explain this, but not make it sound like an excuse, if that makes sense? Also, freshman year tends to not be the “make-it-or-break-it” year so with an upward trend/rigorous courseload you should be solid.

Chance me back if you want to? http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1917446-senior-with-tentative-college-list-please-give-thoughts-advice.html#latest

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Your only problem will be deciding which awards and ECs to list on the Common App. You’re awesome. I am a little glad that I am waiting to apply RD now (also for chemical engineering, maybe I’ll see you there?!).

PS. Write a nice essay; the engineering essay prompt seems easier than the College of Arts and Sciences’ prompt.

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“You’re in”

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I’m also applying to Cornell ED, and just… wow. I hope that I’ll get in and get to meet you, because there’s just about no chance of you NOT being admitted. Honest congratulations on your incredible achievements, especially in the face of medical difficulties. Best of luck (you won’t need it). :slight_smile: