Chance me for Cornell!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out my chances for Cornell School of Engineering. Although it's the most likely school I want to attend, I'm not sure whether I should use my early binding decision on Cornell or my dream school (Stanford/non-binding). I'm also not sure if I should lock into Cornell due to cheaper in-state tuition at UT Austin. Anyways, here are my stats:</p>

<p>1.Asian male from TX
GPA 5.7/6, Ranked 20ish/675</p>

<p>2.Plan to major in Electrical Engineering (maybe minor in Computer Science)</p>

<p>3.Standardized Tests:</p>

<p>SAT: 2260
ACT: 36 composite (with a 7 on writing...)
Subject SATs: 800 on Math II, World History, and Chemistry
APs:
4 World History
5 Computer Science
5 Chinese
4 English Language
5 Calculus BC
5 Chemistry</p>

<p>4.Courses this year--Since I'm taking 2 off periods, I'm afraid that I'm lacking here.</p>

<p>Multivariable Calculus
AP Music Theory
Phys Ed
AP English Lit&Composition
AP Statistics</p>

<p>5.EC/Merit
4 Years of Computer Science Club (2 years as an officer&some local awards)
4 Years of Math Club (regional&state awards--include 2nd and 3rd at state-level competitions)
3 Years of Science Olympiad (awards include 1st place in regional&3rd at state)
National Honor Society
2 Years of Badminton Club (No competitions, just for relaxation)
1 Year on Debate Team (not many awards but plenty of participation)</p>

<p>50+ Hours Volunteering @ Local Library
30+ Hours Volunteering for my City
150+ Total Volunteering Hours</p>

<p>Summary:
How are my chances for Cornell School of Engineering?
Should I early action (binding) Cornell or use it on Stanford/another school (nonbinding)?
Any financial aid/scholarship tips are welcome too!</p>

<p>Thanks for taking your time to read this!</p>

<p>--AeternusX</p>

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<p>Hey man I’m also applying to Cornell for ED too! :slight_smile:
I’d say that you have a chance in getting into Cornell but I’d advise you to take the act/sat again.
It wouldn’t hurt right? Also, your ec seems a little weak. What do you think?</p>

<p>Let me know. Also, chance me too!</p>

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<p>36 on act? You will get in.</p>

<p>write that essay and send in the EA application and youre g2g</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies! Don’t think I’ll be taking the act again (that 36 isn’t always easy). Anyways, bump for more opinions!</p>

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<p>Solid chance! If you apply ED I think it is likely you will get in and if you apply regular decision, then it is basically a toss up.</p>

<p>Is Cornell affordable? Run your family’s financial information through Cornell’s NPChttps://cornell.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx It is usually very accurate (to within a few thousand dollars or less)</p>