<p>hey incoming high school senior here. applying early decision to cornell. 2170 SAT (m-720, cr-730, w-720), subject tests 780 (math 2) and 750 (us history). Have an average to good gpa (school has not released). Will also probably be a national merit commended or semi depending on score (213) in Texas. I taught a 6th grade English class for 18 weeks and they all passed the TAKS test. I also shadowed a orthopedic surgeon for 18 weeks. I have lab experience (this summer and last summer) and will be included in at least two publications. What are my chances?</p>
<p>Not enough information provided, but …</p>
<p>Your SAT’s are well within the range for NU acceptance, but are not high enough to blow anyone away.</p>
<p>National Merit Commended or Semi, won’t stand out given the NU application pool.</p>
<p>Grades – I honestly don’t know what you mean by average to good. Most people who report acceptances to NU claim an A- average (3.7-3.8 unweighted) or better, though some claim a bit lower GPA. If you’re significantly below that, then it will be tough for you to be admitted.</p>
<p>Teaching, Shadow orthepedic and lab experiences all should be plusses.</p>
<p>my gpa is a 92 currently. what other info is needed?</p>
<p>So if you are applying ED to Cornell, why post here?</p>
<p>Rocketsfan</p>
<p>Any idea +/- what your class rank is. I’ll make an assumption that 92 puts you in the top 10% of your class, but not the top 5%. Purely based on that profile, I’d say that NU accepts a many students with similar stats as yours and also rejects many students with similar stats to yours.</p>
<p>If NU interests you, you should apply, but keep in mind that it’s a very competitive admissions process and that no one is a shoe in. (Same thing for Cornell if you decide to apply there ED – good luck in any case.)</p>
<p>It all depends on what college within Cornell/NU you are applying to. Some are much harder to get into than others and it is also a matter of fit. Good Luck!</p>