Chances for Cornell ED

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<p>Asian-American Male. Competitive Public High School in NJ.
GPA: 3.53 UW. 4.24 W.
HS does not rank.
PSAT: 227. CR: 69. M: 80. W: 78.
SAT: 2210. CR: 690. M: 800. W: 720. [MC: 66. E: 10.]
SAT: 2260. CR: 730. M: 800. W: 730. [MC: 79. E: 7.]
SAT IIs: Math Level 2: 800. Chem: 770. US: 720.
APs: CompSci A: 5. CompSci AB: 5. Calc BC: 5. Chem: 5. US: 4.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Science Club (4 years)
Math Club (4 years)
Chess Club (4 years) <- officer
Ultimate Frisbee (4 years)
Freelance Programming and Web Design (5 years)
Rec Basketball (7 years)
Piano (10 years)</p>

<p>Awards:
Participated in a Technology Showcase
Several Math Awards
Several Piano Awards (including one 1st place in NJ, Delaware, & Pennsylvania)
Graduated from Chinese School
Graduated from Community Emergency Respones Training
[Probable] National Merit Semifinalist/Finalist
AP Scholar with Distinction</p>

<p>Volunteer/Work:
~250 hrs of volunteering, including web design, piano accompaniment, TA at chinese school
~1 hr/wk Computer Technician
~2 hr/wk Tutor for kids
~4 hr/wk Soccer Referee
~12 hr/wk Librarian</p>

<p>I think this is a fairly complete list. I'm thinking about ED Cornell, to either CAS (Econ or Applied Math) or AEM. </p>

<p>I know my GPA is pretty low by Cornell standards, but I think I can get straight A's senior year.</p>

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<p>Also, my grades are declining. </p>

<p>I am also fluent in English, Mandarin, and two dialects of Mandarin</p>

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<p>I think your chances are fine, esp. if you apply ED. Fluency in Mandarin is a plus in Arts, although less so because of math slant. Better for AEM. Best wishes!</p>

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<p>Thanks. Anyone else?</p>

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<p>If I am not incorect, Cornell accepts almost 50% of ED applicants. I'd say you are well within that 50%, but who knows, there is no such thing as a sure thing.</p>

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<p>I think your GPA is kind of low.</p>

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<p>Yea..I know</p>

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<p>bump (10 char)</p>

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<p>Nice scores...just don't forget to make yourself stand out from all of the stereotypical Asians. Your second comment made me crack up...the first laugh I had all day. Not sure why it made me laugh. But improve them in September...it still counts.</p>

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<p>You'd have a really good shot at engineering with all of the math and science stuff. I don't know if you're interested though.</p>

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<p>Uh, Halopeno, where did you get that number? 50% HAHA I WISH!
Cornells not that easy; I think youre thinking of Columbia FU</p>