Chance Me for Cornell University

Applying to College
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<p>I am currently a Senior in high school. I applied for Regular decision.
I am an african immigrant from Kenya. I moved here 7 years ago.
GPA: 3.71 unweighted, 4.5 weighted
act score: 26 (I know its low)
Took lots of Honors and AP Classes
I should have finished my requirements for Honors diploma by the end of 1st semester.</p>

<p>Ap tests:
Ap Literature: 3
AP macro economics:4
AP Human Geo: 4
Ap chemistry:3
AP US Government: 4</p>

<p>Extracurricular activites</p>

<p>Mayo clinic Volunteer: 120 hours + more
Vice president of Muslim Youth group
Writing Tutor
First Robotics
Philosophy Club
Arabic Teacher</p>

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<p>Sat & sat ii?</p>

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<p>Tough call, rather low standardized test scores but the hook(african immigrant frrom Kenya) is there.</p>

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<p>GPA is really impressive. It will somewhat make up for the low ACT scores.
Your background will help you a lot. Colleges want diversity (I hope I didn’t offend you!)
It also depends on your major. Some are more competitive than others.
Good luck! I hope you get in :)</p>

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<p>The above poster is wrong. Both your grades and your GPA are low. Also, your EC’s aren’t terrific. You definitely have a hook, but I’m not sure if it’ll make up for the rest of your application. Best of luck to you.</p>

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<p>4.5 overall is pretty impressive. Not many people boast that GPA.</p>

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<p>You are in the ball park. Get that ACT up 3 or 4 points and you should be looking pretty good. I would suggest taking the SAT, but it might be too late. You will get in somewhere that will challenge you, no doubt.</p>