Chance me for Cornell Engineering School ED (and answer few questions)

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<p>Just finished junior year</p>

<p>UW GPA: 3.51
Weighted: 4.30</p>

<p>SAT: 740-780-780 (2300)
SAT II Math Level 2 - 800
SAT II Biology M - 780</p>

<p>All my classes have pretty much been IB, thus the higher weighted GPA yet crap
unweighted. Took the hardest classes available (AP Physics, Calculus BC, etc) </p>

<p>Took 7 APs so far. (Spanish (4), Chemistry (4), Literature (5), Euro (5), US History (3), Government(4), BC Calculus(4) </p>

<p>Will take 3 more making a total of 10. (Physics, Lang, Biology)
Also taking IB High Level Biology, Math, History, English
(aka VERY tough senior schedule)</p>

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<li>Average club activities, some charity club leadership position, national honor society, etc</li>
<li>Over 500+ hours of volunteering at a retirement home, more than 5 years of working at a retirement home</li>
<li>PSAT Commended, AP scholar (not with distinction) </li>
<li>Also an immigrant, came late in elementary school. Struggled a lot with English (Now getting As in IB English classes)</li>
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<p>Here's the thing, I have pretty bad grades especially last year (I've got a C in BC calc and I'm applying for Engineering -_-). Did that C ruin my chance at any engineering schools? Should I apply ED or would i have a better shot at RD when I can show better grades for the first semester of senior year? Thank you</p>

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<p>Your grades are the only real weak aspect of your application for Cornell. Yes a C in a Calc BC will hurt your chances for the VERY competitive engineering schools. Despite this, I would strongly recommend you still apply ED/RD Cornell. I have seen people with much worse stats get in.</p>

<p>I am not sure about whether you should apply ED or RD. Where else are you applying to?</p>

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<p>So I have some chance? decent chance?</p>