Chances for a student-athlete?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>My daughter likes Cornell (toured there recently) but doesn't think she really has a chance. Does leadership in sports count much? Here's her stats. Any comments would be appreciated. She's interested in International Relations.</p>

<p>SAT I: 740 CR, 750W, 710 M
SAT II: 760 MathII, 740 MathI , 690 Chem,
GPA 4.8 (I think)
Rank 2/310
Other Stats: AP: 5 Calc AB, 4 Gov’t Pol Sci, 4 Euro Hist; 3 Chem, 3 Eng
Teacher/Counselor Recs should be good to excellent
State: NC
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
EC’s: Captain, Varsity Cross Country. Captain, Varsity Soccer. President, Junior Civitans (school service organization). Others I can't think of now.
Awards: Top Student Athlete of the Year. Top French student. All-State Cross Country.</p>

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<p>Her school record is excellent. Leadership is a pretty common but very important hook. She should talk to a coach about being recruited.</p>