Hi
Im really interested in the CALS program at Cornell, and am a pretty solid student, but didn’t do so well on the SAT first time around. What are my chances as they stand today? How much would I have to bring up the SAT to have a better shot?
Classes
Honors English
Honors Chemistry ( actually received CLEP credit with class, passed the exam)
AP World - 5
Taking this year
AP Physics (3-4?)
AP Language/ Comp(4-5?)
AP US (5?)
Next Year
AP Bio
AP Lit
AP Euro
Also, 6 years of Spanish and very good regents grades
Extracurriculars ( will be taking these all again next year too)
3 years of Science Olympiad- won a fair amount of metals, not that it matters
Class Treasurer 2 years running
3 years Envirothon
3 Years FBLA ( Treasurer then VP)
3 Years Key Club
Science Club VP X2
Band
Got into sought after Internship position at local zoo, youngest person to do so, started Summer between Freshman and Sophomore year, did a lot of work with Cornell students. Will be getting letter or recommendation from Head Vet there.
3 years Tennis
3 years Soccer
Grades
Unwtd AV so far 95
Weighted 96, Expect to go up a bit (97?) after this year
Top 10% unweighted, Top 10 weighted
This is the bad part.Took the SAT for first time in January, almost no prep, got 1900 overall but 700 English, 660 Writing and YIIIKES 540 Math.
I am planning on retaking the SAT and trying to get that math up. Will also be taking ACT. Is a 29-30 too much for me to hope for? Would that help my chances? Also, I am a very proficient writer, so planning on rocking out the essay. Also would appreciate any words of advice on taking ACT. Sorry for all the questions, feel free to pick just one.