Chance Me! Intl, ED

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>An international student from China, I'm now about to start my senior year at a high school in Dallas, Texas.
I've stayed in Texas since my junior year, during which I spent my first semester at a tiny protestant school in Fort Worth, and then transferred to one of the largest Catholic high schools in Texas. </p>

<p>Apparently, I'm mostly STEM-oriented.</p>

<p>Going to apply early decision to increase my chance...</p>

<p>Another thing, I'm going to apply for financial aid, though I know it reduces my chance anywhere. Plus I don't have gree card or citizenship, so I'm still considered international, right?</p>

<p>Academics:
i). When I was still in China, 9-10th grade:
National Math Contest, 2nd place
National Science Contest, regional 2nd place in chemistry, 3rd place in physics
Academic team</p>

<p>ii). After I came to the U.S., 11th grade (I'm about to start my 12th grade):
800s on SAT Chem, Physics, Math level2
5s on AP Chem, AP Cal AB, AP Physics C mechanics, a 3 on AP Physics electromagnetism
32 on ACT (Will retake)
1940 on SAT (Will retake)
4th place at school, in Continental Math League Calculus Contest. (only a pathetic 4th place due to the fact that this contest wasn't held at the school I transferred from)</p>

<p>ECs:
i). When I was still in China, 9-10th grade:
Model UN
English Honor Society
School Spring Play</p>

<p>ii). After I came to the U.S., 11th grade (I'm about to start my 12th grade):
Vice-president of Mu Alpha Theta
School Ambassador
Sergeant at Arms of school math team
Also a member of Marching band, men's ensemble, National Honor Society</p>

<p>THANK YOU!!!!</p>

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<p>Hey Ebowyang! Did I read too fast or did you forget to tell us which universities you will be applying to?</p>

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<p>Since you post it on Cornell, I’m guessing you are thinking ED cornell?</p>

<p>I’m from Guangzhou, studying in MA currently. Given your SAT score, I would recommend you look for other schools. Your SAT is not at par, they won’t even read your application.</p>

<p>Thinking about ED Emory, Tufts, NYU. You will have higher chances there. ED Cornell will just waste your invaluable ED chance.</p>

<p>I’m sorry to say that, but you have no idea how cruel the process is nowadays.</p>

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<p>^dude, he has a 32 on the ACT. U cant be serious. Ive seen people get accepted with less than a 1940. I think a 32 converts to a 2100 though</p>

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<p>Yes, I’m applying to Cornell since it’s the easiest to get in among all Ivies!!!
Apparently, I don’t think I have a good shot at any other ones…</p>

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<p>Cicit123!</p>

<p>I won’t report that low of an SAT score, of course. So what do you think are my chances with 32 on ACT? </p>

<p>BTW, u r currently enrolled as a Cornell student right?</p>

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<p>Sorry I didn’t realize that this was the Cornell section.</p>

<p>Your SAT definitely seems to be on the low side. However try to do something extraordinary and you might have a chance. There’s one guy from my school who got into Harvard with a 1850 (He was one of the most active members of my country’s reigning political party) and another with around 1900-1950 who got into Cornell without anything extraordinary (I think he was an athlete though … but definitely not recruited). There’s also one girl who who hired the same private counsellor I am using who got in Duke with a 1950.</p>

<p>I have a 1960 but I have extremely good ec related to my major, unique essay (about my harsh childhood : how I rose from a nobody in society to someone who everybody looked up to), great recommendations from teachers, a not so good recommendation from counsellor (meh… :frowning: ). Im also applying ED to Cornell. Hoping we both get in ^_^</p>

<p>P.S All these students I talked about are international ones. 2 of them got a full-ride. One got around 80% tuition I think. And I am only telling you about those who got in. There are plenty who I know who got rejected with those SAT scores.</p>

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<p>Yeah try to get your SATS up</p>