Chance me... then chance again dec 9? :)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Why chance me now and then again on december 9? I'd like to see how accurate the chancing really is... as in chance now, december 9 compare me with someone who has ECs approx. the same level as mine and scores the same as mine :) then change your chance and let's see what happens?</p>

<p>Please read through the whole thing. The ECs will make a difference for me.</p>

<p>I'm not sure if that made sense but anyhow...</p>

<p>Asian Female
California</p>

<p>GPA (our school does NOT differentiate between A-s and As. therefore, my gpa is probably lower since i live off A-s):</p>

<p>UW: 3.5
W: 3.8 (upwards trend; junior year: 4.2)</p>

<p>SCHOOL PRACTICES GRADE DEFLATION IN HONORS/AP CLASSES. As in the highest UW gpa for a person taking challenging classes is a 3.67-3.8. This is on the A- = 3.67 scale. </p>

<p>Classes:
Freshman year: three honors
Sophomore year: two honors, one ap
Junior year: 2 Aps, 1 honors (AP Bio + AP Chem) <- light schedule because i simply did not see the point in taking apush and there were scheduling errors that could not be fixed. (budget cut -> counselor fired -> school's fault? :D)
Senior Year: 2-3 APs (exhausted my APs :D)</p>

<p>SAT:
2220 680 CR/750M/790 W</p>

<p>Predicting ACT score of ~34-35</p>

<p>ECs:
-own several businesses making thousands a year
-own several websites making thousands a year
-70 hours of community service (still growing, i'm a junior)
-4 years varsity track
-nonprofit (attempting to found, still working on it)</p>

<p>Essay:</p>

<p>Talks about my passion for technology and how since I was 7 i was interested in making websites and businesses and how i used them to help out my family :) I made myself so sound really poor though when we were really only poor during the recession (stock market crash) ... i'm pretty sure we're considered rich ;___; </p>

<p>Anyhow the essay really shows my passion, love, explains some reasons for my poor grades, yadayada :P Assume that it's pretty good :D</p>

<p>Recs:</p>

<p>Counselor- I'm assuming it's going to be very cliche.
Teacher- Umm.... Assume slightly above average :D </p>

<p>Chance away :D Or wait till Dec 9 xP. </p>

<p>Yes I like smilies.</p>

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<p>You have a good shot I think, I’m right around where you are. I have a 1440 on my SATS, my GPA is about .2 higher but I feel like we’re both a bit low there. We both own businesses, which is solid and I think makes us stand out, something Cornell seems (I hope) to look for. That’s what I’ve been hoping will lean them towards accepting me…if thats the case, probably you too.</p>

<p>I’ll let you know if I get accepted. You probably have a slightly better shot because you’re a woman, but I can’t be sure. You guys certainly have that on your side for engineering :D</p>

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<p>You’re making far too big a deal about your businesses, websites, etc. If you are accepted it certainly will not be because you make “thousands” a year.</p>

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<p>petrovich - ;_; really? darn, i was hoping that’d be the thing that’d get me in D; i thought it was different and unique… </p>

<p>it’s also related to the major i’m looking to go in, and there’s not many people my age who make thousands a year/sometimes a month (on a good month) by themselves ;___; it was on the list of good ecs to have too! D:</p>

<p>i guess i’m in denial. sighhh. dream school T_T</p>

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<p>I disagree. Having a business at your age that brings in thousands is definitely very impressive.
I wouldn’t mind being chanced.</p>

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<p>the only thing that might hold you back is your GPA. Did you apply to AEM?</p>

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<p>what would happen if the admissions ppl read your post (just saying) they would def. know that it’s you b/c of your “unique”
lol
sorry
but I think ur ec’s are really unique for sure</p>

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<p>Thanks UVA and chanced you! :slight_smile: I’m not sure how accurate it is though because I’m not an expert on Cornell </p>

<p>Looks like it’ll depend on who’s reading my application xD sounds like either it’s really impressive or not so impressive to people. </p>

<p>Ahh I’m worried my app will get thrown out the window because of my gpa ;___;</p>

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<p>petrovich is probably a bit jealous. Entrepreneurial actions are always appreciated by colleges. And they never throw out applications based on GPA, one kid from my school got in with a 3.3. You definitely have a shot, maybe not the best, but who am I to say? I’m sitting in almost the same situation as you are so I feel your pain.</p>

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<p>cornelldad- hmm i’d be happy i guess because they’d know how much i love cornell :D.
and thanks!</p>

<p>ceresma- i’m actually a junior :x. i’m applying to cas or school of engineering. i heard i can do either for comp sci but… meh :smiley: any info on that? XD</p>

<p>worldformula- thanks and good luck! :D. and i hope they dont haha especially because i’m asian t.t so a low gpa most definitely does not look good. </p>

<p>hmm i’m really nervous for you guys… especially because it also gives me an idea of my actual chances :stuck_out_tongue: GOOD LUCK EVERYONE <3.</p>

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<p>You still have lots of time to improve your gpa. Look into which school is a better fit for you. Don’t thake the sat too man times. Good luck</p>

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<p>Of course I’m jealous. That being said, WorldFormula, running a business will be appreciated. But it will not be the magical ticket in, as the (notably Chinese) ts is implying.</p>

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<p>I was denied. Good luck.</p>

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<p>okk people chance me again? :D</p>

<p>ahh i’m sorry worldformula :frowning: really, really, truly sorry. i don’t think it was your grades though - they were higher than an A- average. what major did you apply for?</p>

<p>i guess entrepreneur actions arent as appreciated as we thought… or maybe you have to show a lot of talent and profit for it to do anything >.></p>

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<p>bumppp :D</p>

<p>anyone? :P</p>