Chances for Cornell ED

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Greetings!

I’m a UK student, born in Ukraine.

My stats: SAT 1540 essay 6/5/6
Subject Tests: Math 2:800 Physics: 740
Grades (UK has a different system) : AAA*A for Math, Further Math, Physics and Biology

Extra-curricular: School monitor (officially chosen for qualities, but really for commitment, sports, academia, and everything school-wise and also election); House monitor; Help younger years settling into school, Schools first team for cross country, academic scholarship in my school, done research project in physics (CREST SILVER), got golds in national challenges and main scientific writer for the school magazine, and some others. Do lots I’m school in subjects, so going to have very good recommendations, also I study in an independent public school.

My indicated major is Math.

In your opinion, what are my chances for Cornell if applying Early Decision?

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Or should i aim higher?

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I think you would have a solid chance of getting into Cornell ED. The ED admissions rate at Cornell is around 28%, or almost 15% higher than their RD rate. However, it is still an Ivy League University, and admissions are never guaranteed. I would definitely look for some more schools in the US that are likely to accept you.

You can always aim higher, but do not raise your expectations too much. The upper echelon Ivies are brutal in terms of admissions, and even extremely over-qualified applicants get turned down on a yearly basis.

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You have a really good shot!
I think you should go for Columbia instead of Cornell though.