Chances at Cornell University? I will chance back!

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<p>Scores and Stats:[<em>] SAT I (breakdown): 780 Math, 700 CR, 650 Writing (8 Essay) - probably will retake for writing[</em>] ACT: N/A[<em>] SAT II: 760 Math 2, 760 US History, 760 Physics[</em>] Unweighted GPA: 94.6 (1 B - sophomore English)[<em>] Rank: 6 out of 123 (top 5%)[</em>] APs are not offered before junior year, and only a few are offered junior year: Junior: Lang & Comp (4), US History (5); Senior: Calc BC/AB, Computer Science, Physics, Literature, Spanish</p>

<p>Course Load:
- Freshman: Geometry Honors, English Honors, Biology Honors, Health (1/2 year), Chorus, Spanish, Global History
- Sophomore: Algebra 2 and Trig Honors, English Honors, Chemistry Honors, Programming 1 and 2, Forensics, Spanish, Global History
- Junior: Precalculus Honors / AP Calc AB, AP Language and Composition, AP US History, Spanish Honors, Physics Honors, SAT Prep (1/2 year), Public Speaking (1/2 year), Advanced Web Design online at GoVHS
- Senior: AP Calc AB / AP Calc BC, AP Computer Science, AP Physics, AP Literature, AP Spanish, Economics Honors (1/2 year), Participation in Government Honors (1/2 year)
- took all APs offered except Bio, Chem, and Euro </p>

<p>Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
- Excellence in Computing from R.I.T.
- 3rd place in Helicopter at regional science olympiad
- 2nd place in Forensics at regional science olympiad</p>

<p>Subjective:[li] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):[/li]- Youth Leadership – 9, 10, 11, 12 (President of Marketing for Junior Achievement Company)
- Math League - 11, 12 (Treasurer 11, 12)
- Computer Club – 10, 11, 12 (Treasurer 11, 12)
- National Honor Society – 11, 12 (Treasurer 12)
- LEO Club – 9, 10
- JV Soccer – 9, 10
- Varsity Soccer - 11
- Travel Soccer – 9, 10
- JV Basketball – 9
- Student Government Representative – 10
- Model United Nations - 9, 10
- Rachel’s Challenge - 10 </p>

<p>Personal Info:
- State: NY
- School Type: small public about 120 students per class, and sends around 3-6 kids to ivies annually
- Intended Major: Finance / Economics
- Ethnicity: Hispanic (Argentinian) - White
- Gender: Male
- Legacy: No
- Hooks: URM?, Business experience[<em>] Job/Work Experience:
- All of the following activities fall under my main job, which I started in 6th grade. I maintain and operate a network of websites, and receive about 6 million monthly visitors. My network of websites has an estimated value over half a million dollars.
- Publisher with Google – 9, 10, 11, 12
- Web developer and Publisher at Jawa – 11, 12
- Publisher and Affiliate at Disney – 9, 10, 11, 12
- App Developer with Apple / Google – 10, 11,12
- Freelance services for Search Engine Marketing – 10, 11, 12
- Internship with friend on Search Engine Marketing, Domaining, and Online Advertising – 11 (lasikeyesurgery.com, musicvideos.com, cheapautoinsurance.com, etc.)
- Created and maintains company website for Blocosmetics (Blo</a> Cosmetics | Home), a startup by a friend – 10, 11, 12
- Mentorship program teaching teens how to blog and write correctly - 10, 11, 12[</em>] Volunteer/Community service:
- 40 hrs freshman year for Youth Leadership
- 15 hours freshman year for LEO Club
- 10 hours sophomore year for LEO Club
- 32 hours junior year for National Honor Society
- 30+ hours senior year for National Honor Society – Soup Kitchen Program Lunchbox
- 40 hours junior and senior year - Created and maintain school soccer website spacksoccer.com – 11, 12
- 100 hours junior and senior year for mentorship teaching teens how to blog and write correctly[<em>] Summer Activities:
- iPhone App Development with iD Tech Programming Academy at Stanford University – 10
- Soup Kitchen Program Lunchbox - 11
- Full time jobs (see above)[</em>] Essays:
- on job experience / working to afford education / value of education - will be very unique and hopefully will set me apart[<em>] Teacher Recommendation:
- will be good but probably not great[</em>] Counselor Rec:
- will be good but probably not great[li] Additional Rec:[/li]- will have one excellent one from a job employer, possibly the CEO of a large company
- will have one from a board of directors at Penn who offered to write me a recommendation for my success in business</p>

<p>Anyone know how influential the SAT writing score is for my application?</p>

<p>I will chance back for all who chance me. Thank you for your help.</p>

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<p>The ‘accepted wisdom’ on CC is that at least as of last year, Cornell did not consider the writing component. Probably worth your while to call admissions and verify.</p>

<p>Are you applying to CAS or CALS – the good news for you (which you probably know already) is that the business program is in CALS, which has MUCH lower tuition for NYS residents.</p>

<p>Overall – Grades are good; SATs are fine; looks like you’re pretty much taking the most rigorous schedule permitted; ECs look excellent.</p>

<p>I think you’re a strong candidate – beyond that, it’s a numbers game.</p>

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<p>If you’re looking to really get into specialized finance courses, then AEM is probably your best bet. Otherwise, you could always lean more toward economics courses in AEM or simply apply to CAS as an Econ major. Getting a job in the financial sector isn’t totally about your academic background.</p>

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<p>I will be applying to aem. Thanks for your input guys, much appreciated.</p>

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<p>Bump 10char</p>

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<p>Bump 10chars</p>

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<p>great shot! (compared to most other applicants). If you apply ED, I bet you would have a 50/50 shot+. Your numbers are good and you have lots of volunteer/ec’s.</p>

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<p>Thank you for your response! I will probably apply RD as I am not sure that it’s exactly right for me.</p>

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<p>In regard to the price difference between the contract & endowed colleges. Total price difference is approx. $15,000 (40K compared to 55). However if your parents are in that $150,000 to 175,000 range you will get no aid from contract schools but around $15,000 from the endowed schools making the cost about equal.</p>