Chance me!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>College of Arts and Sciences</p>

<p>ACT: 32
AP's (11): Biology, World History, English Language, U.S. History, Spanish Language, Psychology, English Literature, U.S. Government, Physics B, Calculus AB, and Chemistry. (mostly 4's and 5's)
GPA: 3.9 UW, 4.7 W
Will graduate top 5% and "summa cum laude"
SAT II: American History (720), Chemistry (680), Spanish with Listening (740)
AP State Scholar
Laureate graduate diploma: requirements were a 8,000 word research project with powerpoint that were presented before a committee focused on GLBT rights, and passing at least 6 AP's in 3 subject areas.
Awards: Academic Achievement Awards 3 years so far, various competitive science awards, Drama Department Award, and various performing arts awards at the school, district, and state level.
EC's: Drama Club president, International Thespian Society president, Competitive Science Club president, Science Olympiad with my science team, Gay/Straight Alliance president, Glee Club historian, Academic Team competitor, Key Club volunteer, and National Honor Society.
Volunteer: 300 hours with a children's drama camp, and various more with the local hospital, and library.
Hook: I'm a 1st generation Cuban American, and I'm gay? lol. </p>

<p>Do I stand a good chance with early decision for the upcoming year?</p>

2

<p>You’re in good running.</p>

<p>All Ivies are crapshoots, but you’ve got powerful hooks.</p>

3

<p>Hrmm… Decent - enough to get a chance. Obviously the GPA is good (one B, I guess) and the ACT is pretty much up there (SATs are easier for me to determine and I do not use the conversion chart). SAT IIs could be higher…
The rest just looks like BS - this meaning, heck, lots of people do that stuff.
^Oh, but the GSA thing shines out.</p>

<p>Hrmm… Medium reach. Only because I don’t see anything related to the field you want to apply in that you do (nor do I know your major choice!).</p>

4

<p>Significantly above average chances.</p>

5

<p>imo low reach. You have a lot of great hooks (double minority, leaderships, awards, ecs in general), you have great grades, the only thing that’s not so spectacular are scores but a 32 is pretty respectable. SAT ii i don’t think they take too much consideration. pity that they don’t give give the state scholar the weight it deserves :/</p>