Chance me for Cornell Human Ecology ED??

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Hi! I am applying to Cornell’s College of Human Ecology ED, and I’d like to major in Human Development.

Academics/Test Scores:

  • ACT: 34C (35 E, 31 M, 36 R, 33 S)
  • SAT: 1510 (760 M, 750 R+W)
  • SAT II: 710 Biology, 740 Chemistry
  • GPA: 3.82 UW, 4.24 W
  • AP: European History (4), Lang & Comp (5), US History (5), Biology (4), Chemistry (4)
  • National Merit Semifinalist, AP Scholar (w/ Distinction I think??)
  • 12th grade: AP Gov, AP Calc BC, AP Lit, AP Psych, AP Studio Art (2D), AP Physics 1, Orchestra

Extracurriculars:

  • (11th grade) NAfME’s All-National Honor Ensembles (Symphony Orchestra): I was 2nd chair cello out of 16
  • (10, 12) All-State Orchestra
  • (9, 10, 12) Region Orchestra
  • (9, 10, 11) local youth orchestra
  • (9, 12) played in pit orchestra during the summer
  • (12) math instructor at local tutoring center (paid)
  • (9-12) volunteer at children’s hospital
  • (10, 11) student lead mentor for a tutoring program at school
  • (11, 12) Model UN
  • (10, 11, 12) Co-leader for a counseling program at school that promotes mindfulness and meditation
  • (11, 12) intern/observer at a research lab during the summer, ran basic lab procedures like genotyping
  • (11, 12) NHS member
  • (11, 12) Artist for the Memory Project, where we draw portraits for neglected/poverty stricken children in third-world countries

Recommendations:

  • AP Bio teacher: hasn’t written it yet lol
  • 9th English teacher (who runs the school tutoring program): pretty good! chose her b/c I with her throughout high school and I enjoyed being a leader in the program

Essays:
Common App essay: Not about anything mentioned in my application, pretty well written and it highlights the key parts of my personality
Supplemental: still working, going to write about how I want to go into medicine & how important it is to balance sciences with social sciences, incorporating my experiences as a volunteer at the children’s hospital

  • Asian, Female, in Midwest, stereotypical public high school
  • Going to send in a music recording as a supplement

Thanks!! I’ll chance back if you’d like too :slight_smile:

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Hey, I am doing the same exact thing (ED, Human Development) and I think you have a good chance. I have about the same grades and test scores as you too. I think your emphasis on orchestra really stands out.

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Hey, thanks and good luck! :slight_smile: