Chance?

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<p>I was wondering if, as a junior, I have any hope at Cornell. I'm very much interested in the field of Chemistry, and Cornell is particularly well known for their sciences. </p>

<p>SAT: 700 Math, 730 Reading, 740 Writing (first take)
SAT II: Registered for Chem and US, been averaging 730 on Chem and 750+ on US. Will be registering for a math subject test in June, just not sure which one I'll be taking yet.
GPA: ~94% unweighted
~100% weighted
Class Rank: I'm going to be on the verge of the top ten, but likely only top ten percent.
Schedule: The most difficult classes available. Four APs this year (Chemistry, Environmental, US history, Writing and Composition). Five APs next year (Physics, Biology, Calculus, Government, English).
Extracurriculars:
Varsity Tennis (9, 10, 11, 12)
Orchestra (9, 10, 11, 12) (Played in a smaller group that did several benefit concerts, etc.)
Chamber Orchestra (11,12) (By audition-only, playing fairly advanced music)
Music Appreciation Club (10, 11, 12)
Ping-Pong Club (11, 12) (Yes, laugh all you'd like)
National Honor Society (11, 12) (Running for Treasurer this year)</p>

<p>I feel like my biggest weakness (aside from some mediocre-at-best ECs) is my lack of any very solid leadership positions. Despite my most valiant of efforts to turn our unofficial frisbee club into a school sanctioned activities, it was shot down after a series of budget failures. The only spot I could really see any leadership positions coming in would be tennis, but our coach refuses to name any specific captains. </p>

<p>With my lack of leadership positions and extracurriculars, would I stand any chance applying to Cornell?</p>

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<p>i would spend this summer trying to volunteer at a kids science camp or tutoring kids in science/math…</p>

<p>that’s the ultimate community service…not just picking up trash or collecting money…</p>

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<p>Alright. I’ve applied for several science related internships, and have spent several days working at OSI Pharmaceuticals (Fairly large pharmaceutical company, makes several anti-cancer drugs who’s name currently escapes me) “shadowing” several of their employees. Thank you for the advice =D</p>

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<p>if you are a white male than you are on the lower side…</p>

<p>have you considered CALS?</p>

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<p>I am a white male. And I hate to sound uninformed, but what is CALS?</p>