chance me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I live in the state of Washington. I go to a pretty big school that typically has a few kids go to Ivy league type schools.</p>

<p>GPA: ~3.7 in all IB classes, Four years of spanish
SAT: 1970
Reading: 710
Math: 620
Writing: 640</p>

<p>Legacy: My grandfather attended Cornell for undergrad and graduate schools. His siblings all did as well.</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:
Varsity Basketball (2 years, junior senior)
Varsity XC ( 2 years, frosh soph)
Varsity Track (all 4 years)
Between the summer of sophomore and junior year I was in a play that my school took to the world famous Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland
Was in a select choir that went to Japan freshman year and Washington DC in 8th grade
Worked twice as a camp counselor
Worked construction one summer<br>
Leadership:
3 years in the school newspaper (copy editor junior year, editor-in-chief senior year)
Volunteering to help put on local communtity races
Served as a page twice for the State Legislature</p>

<p>Do I have a good shot? Should I retake the SAT? Which SAT IIs should i take?</p>

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<p>Your SAT scores are borderline.</p>

<p>What college would you apply to? Would you apply ED?</p>

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<p>Arts and Sciences.</p>

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<p>You are required to take 3 SAT II (?)....take ones that relate to your field of interest.</p>

<p>Agree with CayugaRed...your SAT is borderline for CAS...ED would help if you really want Cornell...but you may want to consider retaking.</p>

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<p>Oh I will be applying Early Decision btw</p>

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<p>A 1330 is borderline for ED these days, as well.</p>

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<p>your gpa is ok, but your sat is a bit on the lower side, especially for CAS. And, I am not sure if you have outstanding ecs or other hooks to make up for your scores. If you are a URM, you have a good shot, otherwise, it is a reach.</p>

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<p>I forgot you were a legacy. This will help, particularly if your grandfather is/was an active alum.</p>

<p>What will be most important in your case is your essay. If you can present a convincing reason why you really want to attend Cornell and how you will contribute to campus, I think it will help you greatly. For instance, if you are interested in journalism, write about how you want to write for the Cornell Daily Sun and take advantage of the different writer's workshops on Cornell's campus. (Which are fantastic, by the way.)</p>

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<p>Thanks everybody I really appreciate the advice. Cornell would be a dream school and any edge helps greatly.</p>