Chance me please for ED Human Ecology!

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<p>Hello! I am a senior at a private Jesuit college preparatory school and I would like to know my chances at College of Human Ecology's Nutritional Sciences major. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.78 UW (upward trend since freshman year, ending with a 4.0 last semester)</p>

<p>Senior Courses: Honors Precalc, AP Biology, AP Gov and Econ, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art, AP English-Lit (Also, the rigor has been trending upward since freshman year, starting with only one honors class) </p>

<p>Standardized Tests:
ACT: C-31 E-33, M-31, R-30, S-31 (Unfortunately, one point away from a 32, but I am taking it again in September shooting for a 32-33)
SAT: not taking
SAT II's: College of Human Ecology no longer requires subject tests. They would obviously help, but I also feel like it would be extremely time consuming to study for the test's format. I feel like I could use my time better else where. Do you think I should/it's necessary? </p>

<p>Volunteer:
200 hours at a the county hospital transporting patients (a lot poorer patients)
100 hours on a 3-week Peru service trip, which I was a captain of my 6 person group (5 groups total)
50 hours at various St. Vincent DePaul places</p>

<p>Job:
I work at a weightloss center. I am an office boy for two Bariatric's doctors, but I also am now doing research! I am currently analyzing the data and trends of the newly FDA approved appetite suppressant, Belviq, while in conjunction the a different weightloss drug Phentermine. (A huge reason why I'd like to major in Nutritional Sciences)</p>

<p>ECs:
-I am the president of my school's Feed the Homeless Club-4 years (We collect my school's lost lunchboxes, clean them out, fill them with pack lunches, and give them to homeless people)
-Brain Training Committee - 2 years (This a committee with only teachers other than me. We were granted money to create a center where people could use technology to better themselves neurologically whether academically or personally. With the help of my yoga-instructor friend I just created a Yoga class where people can learn how to meditate and do yoga. )
-Jewnion - 3 years (Every Wed. at lunch my school's Jewish population meets with a Rabbi-type figure and talks about our Judaism)
-Wrestling Assistant Manager - 2 years (I was assistant manager of the wrestling team for my freshman and sophomore years)
-Guitar - all (I have self-taught myself guitar for 6 years - I have played at the hospital where I volunteer and at my temple)
- BodPod - 1 year (this year I am going to help run the bodpod, a machine that tells users their body fat, weight, BMI, and more)</p>

<p>Essay: I believe my CommonApp is well written, but most importantly unique! It is about losing myself in my mind to keep me sane! </p>

<p>Thank you very much for your help! I know this is a fit college, but I hope my ECs show that I have it!</p>

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<p>I am also a white male.</p>

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<p>I like that you have an accurate correlation between your ECs and desired major. They’re going to love that you’ve put a lot of time and effort into your major already as a sophomore! Only thing that’s hurting you now is your GPA is too low and that definitely needs to get up. Also, the 50 percent mark for ACT scores is a 32 (that’s including kids who did not get in) so getting that up is definitely essential.</p>

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<p>I know the middle 50% is 32 for CAS, but is it also for HE? Thank you for the input! </p>

<p>Any others please? Especially if you are familiar with College of Human Ecology!</p>

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<p>Well i think you have a pretty good chance, and i know a lot about the college since i also plan to apply ED to this school. Are you a NYS resident because that can help you. Also, do you know what kind of reputation your high school has with Cornell?</p>

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<p>My school had 12 kids apply last year and 3 got in. However, I believe that was for CAS RD only. Also, I am actually all the way in Arizona, which is the smallest region of people who go to Cornell (Southwest). Thank you very much!</p>

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<p>Well that aside, I think you have an impressive resume and best of luck to you. Im interested in the HBHS major. I live an hour and 45 min away from the school in NY.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the response, and good luck to you as well! Maybe we will see each other next year!</p>

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<p>Hopefully! I just went to an HE information session today and I am super pumped to apply. You were right when you said it is a fit college and the more I look at your ECs the more i think nutritional science.</p>