Chances At Cornell Ed

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I have applied to Cornell Early Decision. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Race: White (Turkish)
Gender: Male
Residence: New Jersey
Intended Major: Electrical Engineering</p>

<p>Numerical Stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.62(uw):frowning: , 4.13 (w)
SAT(new)- 800M, 800V, 710WR</p>

<p>SAT II Chemistry- 800
SAT II Math IIC- 800</p>

<p>AP Computer Science AB-5</p>

<p>Senior Year APs:</p>

<p>Calc BC
Chemistry
Physics B
Economics
English</p>

<p>Patents and Research:</p>

<p>Invented a garbage receptacle that houses both recycling and trash and seperates the two by means of a foot pedal in the fourth grade. Recieved U.S. Patent in 2001 on the invention.</p>

<p>Recieved $300 minigrant from the Board of Education to develop a new type of electric Motor (2003.) Patent pending. (I wrote the patent application myself, if that counts for anything.)</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:</p>

<p>Researcher for the New School University in NY. Research on Project Pericles, an intercollegiate program for civic engagement and community awareness, and methods that the New School could use to implement the objectives of this program. Presented my findings to several New School administrators, including ex-U.S. senator Bob Kerry.</p>

<p>Work Experience:</p>

<p>Landscaping (20-30hrs/wk) (Summer 2003)</p>

<p>A&P Groceries Department (25hrs/wk) (2005, still employed)</p>

<p>Summer Courses:</p>

<p>Precalculus, Microbiology, & Fencing at Montclair University (2002)</p>

<p>Advanced Chemistry at Columbia University (2004)</p>

<p>Clubs:</p>

<p>Asian Culture Club (9,10)
Chinese Honors Society (11) (I took 4 years of Chinese)
National Honors Society (11, 12)
Debate Club (9, 10)</p>

<p>Awards:
Annual Honors (2002-2003)
Honors w/ Distinction (2003-2004, 2004-2005)
National Merit Commended Scholar
National Science League Physics Test Award</p>

<p>Reccomendations:</p>

<p>Got a great rec from Bob Kerry as well as my supervisor at the New School.</p>

<p>Awesome rec from TA at Columbia (talks about my interest and knowledge in electronics)</p>

<p>Also getting reccomendations from my Physics, Chemistry, and U.S. History teachers.</p>

<p>So here’s my list of colleges:</p>

<li>Cornell (ED)</li>
<li>MIT (roll of the dice)</li>
<li>Columbia</li>
<li>Brown</li>
<li>Carnegie Mellon</li>
<li>University of Maryland College Park</li>
<li>Rutgers</li>
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<p>Please rate my chances. Again, I will be grateful for your comments. Be honest.</p>

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<p>dude...u dont get in, it's cornell's loss. Why did you ed Cornell, your stats are good enough for MIT.</p>

<p>SAT(new)- 800M, 800V</p>

<p>1600 wow, congrats</p>

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<p>Good shot at Cornell...if only you had continued with debate....</p>

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<p>I agree with bball87, was Cornell your first choice (if so, ignore the part below)? </p>

<p>I think you certainly have a decent chance at your other colleges too (MIT included). Your SATs and ECs are very strong. Any reason for the low GPA? ED Cornell is very doable for you.</p>

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<p>thanks for your input</p>

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<p>bump bump bump</p>

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<p>the GPA is shaky at Columbia and MIT, even with your scores. Cornell looks good though.</p>

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<p>Are you a citizen/permanent resident? If you are not then you will be thrown into the international pool and your admission will be based on your being able to pay full freight as I do not beleive Cornell offers aid to international students</p>

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<p>I am a U.S. citizen</p>

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<p>ok..........</p>

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<p>I'm Turkish too, also applying to Cornell but as Regular Decision. Applying to WUSTL ED. I think you have a good shot at Cornell.</p>

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<p>tesekurler</p>

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<p>Do you have AIM?</p>

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<p>no but my email is <a href="mailto:BAykin@att.net">BAykin@att.net</a></p>

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<p>ur safety can be much much higher than rutgers
but ur prob in at cornell, so it wont matter</p>

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<p>thanx nanaijuh</p>

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<p>bump, anyone else?</p>

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<p>don't be dissin rutgers</p>

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<p>i wasnt dissin rutgers at all, im prob gonna apply there. i just thought there should be some schools on baykin's list thats between like the ivys and rutgers</p>

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<p>that's pretty much my list... i don't care, if i get into an ivy great... if i don't rutgers is gonna give me money</p>