Chances at cornell? v.low verbal score

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I am a thai citizen studying in a competitive high school in Thailand. I do not require financial aid, although some financial assistant would be good.</p>

<p>sat 1: math 780 verbal 460 !!! writing 580 essay 10/12
sat 2: math 800 physics 760 chem 710
toefl: 267 computer-based</p>

<p>no gpa/class rank as i follow the british curriculum</p>

<p>doing full IB diploma
Math HL 7
Physics HL 7
Chem HL 6
English A1 SL 5
Thai B SL 7
Economics SL 4!!!!!!!!!
(NB: i reckon i will get 2 bonus points)</p>

<p>ECAs:
swimming since like 4ever, seasac, bisac, blah blah blah
play soccer a bit not serious ( not in school team... too busy with swimming)
invited to British Math Olympiad round 1 (top 800 in world)
gold, silver, and bronze certificates in british math challenge in junior, intermediate, and senior competitions on 3 consecutive years
math competition @ ISB (a school in thailand u prolly dunno) about a year ago
World cyber games (WCG 2005) 7th place in thailand at Warcraft</p>

<p>I did not apply to cornell this year, although i am finishing my high school this year. However, i did apply to some elite colleges like caltech MIT harveymudd. I plan that if i do not get in these colleges i will take a year break after graduation to retake my SAT both 1 and 2 a few times, then apply to cornell. Please evaluate my chance at cornell. Thanks in advance :D</p>

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<p>What college are you applying to at Cornell?</p>

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<p>college of engineering</p>

<p>i plan to double major in mechanical/electrical engineering</p>

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<p>They might overlook the lower verbal/writing score when they see your other high scores. I would definately try to raise those two and also put a lot of effort into your essays. Include some of your passions in your essays and focus on particular programs at Cornell that interest you. (ones that you would take advantage of) I would say you have a pretty good shot. ED would definately help.</p>

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<p>you can ED for international students? is it binding? sorry im so clueless.. lol</p>

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<p>from the website: "If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you may apply under the early decision plan if Cornell is your first choice and you will not be applying for financial aid (financial aid awards for international students are not made until April).</p>

<p>If you’re accepted at Cornell, you must withdraw any applications sent to other schools and send us your acceptance deposit by January 6." It's binding.</p>

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<p>ahhh ok... thx alot ACornellA uve been a great help.... too bad the deadline has passed for class of 2010... otherwise i would have probably applied ED</p>