Chances for Cornell Engineering?

<p>Hey Everyone, </p>

<p>I am interested in engineering and really would like to get into Cornell's program. I know they have good programs and I like the opportunities they of being on a student run project team. </p>

<p>My real question is whether I have a good enough shot for Ed, such that I should apply. CMU and Cornell are basically tied for me in how much I like them and really would like to get into one of them. I need a full ride financially, and CMU said they would meet need for ED. Just wondering what your view is. </p>

<p>My Stats: (CR: 730/M: 720/W: 780)
Subject tests: 790 Math II, 800 Chem
Sophomore Year: AP Chem(5), AP Calc AB(5), AP English Comp(4), AP World(5)
Junior Year: Calc BC, Bio, US, Adv Topology </p>

<p>Rigorous schedule Senior Year mostly aps</p>

<p>In top 5% at competitive, Catholic high school. GPA 97.37/100. </p>

<p>EC:
Some sports: (baseball, track, swimming) not varsity though,
Captain of Robotics Team
Club Moderator(Head Coach) Position for two of our school's modified robotics team. Formerly a faculty position. Stepped up to fill the position when the teams were going to be discontinued because of lack of a coach. (Essay)
President of Habitat for Humanity Club. Teamed up with another high school to raise enough money for a house build. Lead Organizer for a 4-5 thousand dollar fundraiser.
Physics Research Internship at U of R
Some more volunteering with Church and other organizations</p>

<p>Awards:
Rensellaer Math Medal
National Chemistry Olympiad Regional Nominee(technically a finalist)
Some school stuff</p>

<p>I'm really interested in math, and physics. And I like the good that can come of their application to the real world via engineering. I also have a strong interest in Catholic Apologetics, theology and philosophy, which Cornell, being a larger broader university would be able to provide versus like MIT, RPI and to a degree CMU. </p>

<p>I am also wondering about my chances for MIT, CMU, RPI, Stanford, Caltech, and Yale's engineering program :)</p>

<p>If anyone has any other suggestions at possible engineering schools, I would love to hear them. I really want a school that is tough academically but at the same time has an active student body in volunteering, community work, and religious community. </p>

<p>Thank you. And all the best.</p>

<p>bump10char</p>

<p>I’d say your chances are pretty good; not much need to worry. Keep us the extracurriculars and make sure your essays are solid and differentiate you from other kids who were great students at great high schools (there will be a ton of them).</p>

<p>If you’re from McQuaid, s/o from someone with a handful of McQuaid friends at Cornell</p>