Chances for Cornell or Brown

Applying to College
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<p>Well, now that my senior year is coming very soon, I feel that it is worth making a chance me thread. I appreciate your ability to take the time and chance me.</p>

<p>State: New York
White Male</p>

<p>Intended Major: Economics</p>

<p>ACT: Composite: 30 English: 33 Math: 30 Reading: 30 Science: 27 Combined English/Writing: 28(6 essay)</p>

<p>GPA: 101.4(Weighted)
Class Rank: 2nd or 3rd overall
Class size is roughly 600 students</p>

<p>AP Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry
All other classes are honors or college credit</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: Student Gov't(Treasurer(9) Vice President(10,11,12))
Newspaper: Sports Writer(9, 10) Sports Editor(11,12)
Baseball(9,10)
Winter and Spring Track(11,12) I lettered in winter and spring and was a county and section champion in the spring
National Honor Society(11-12)
Science Honor Society(11-12)
Math Honor Society( Mu Alpha Theta) (11-12)</p>

<p>Awards/Distinctions: Male Student of the Year(only recipient of my grade)
Served as a delegate for New York State's Boys State Program</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

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<p>Cornell and Brown are reaches are for everyone, but to improve your chances you should improve that SAT score.</p>

3

<p>Bump 10char</p>

4

<p>Get that ACT up to 32+ and you have a great shot at Cornell ED.</p>

5

<p>Very low chances at it stands.</p>

6

<p>you have a chance at both those schools… - raising your SAT/ACT score will help up to some extent, but it is not that important. Do put in a lot of effort into your essays.</p>

<p>AND, dont apply ED just for the heck of it - thinking it will boost your chances… apply only if you fall for that school.</p>

7

<p>Your ECs seem limited to what the hs offers. Any activities that don’t just focus on your own particular interests or strengths? Anything in the community- church, scouts (or the like,) vol work, teen board, etc? Any mentoring or tutoring? Music? Job? You show leadership titles here- but say nothing about responsibilities and your impact.</p>

8

<p>Grades look good. ECs ok.</p>

<p>For both Cornell and Brown, the ACT range (25th percentile -75th percentile) for admitted students is about 29-33. </p>

<p>This means your score is probably below average for admitted students, but not out of the range. Improving it wouldn’t hurt, but apply in any case.</p>

<p>Write good essays and get good recommendations to help.</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>