Chances for Cornell?

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<p>I'm a white female high school junior from Long Island, New York.
I attend a large, public school that's fairly competitive. I have taken the most rigorous courses my school has to offer.
I would apply to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences as an Animal Science major (I want to be a vet and hopefully attend Cornell's vet school as well).</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9 unweighted, weighted is a 4.45 </p>

<p>Ranking: School doesn't have exact ranks, but I'm in the top 10%</p>

<p>Honors: 8th grade(took high school courses): Earth Science, Algebra 1
9th grade: English, Biology, Geometry, Global History 1, Italian
10th grade: English, Chemistry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Global History 2, Italian
11th grade: Italian, Pre-Calculus</p>

<p>APs: 11th grade: US History, English Language, Physics B
12th grade: Biology, Calculus AB, English Lit, Gov</p>

<p>SAT: 2140 (650 CR, 710 M, 780 W)</p>

<p>SAT IIs: 10th grade: Chemistry (730)
11th grade: Will take US History and Math II in June</p>

<p>ACT: Will be taking in June</p>

<p>ECs: -Junior Varsity Field Hockey (9-10) *captain 10th grade
-Varsity Field Hockey (11-12) *coach told me I will be captain in 12th. All-Conference in 11th grade, HOPEFULLY will get All-County in 12th
-Varsity Winter Track (9-12). All-Conference in 11th grade
-Varsity Spring Track (9-12)
-I have been riding horses for 8 years competitively. I have already talked to Cornell Equestrian team's coach and will most likely be a part of the team if I get accepted.
-National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Italian Honor Society(secretary)
-Athletes Helping Athletes program (athletes who maintain a 85+ average and are on 2 varsity sports). We visit elementary schools and talk to the kids about bullying, sportsmanship, drugs/alcohol, etc. (10-12)
-Pre-Med Club (9-12)
-Scholar Athlete Award (2 varsity sports and maintain a 90 average) every year
-Member of the orchestra, all-district in 11th grade for the violin
-Volunteer at Horseability, a horseback riding center for disabled kids, for 5 years
-Work at my barn's summer camp, get paid weekly
-Also just got a job at a local library
-Girl Scouts Silver Award in 10th grade (100 hours of community service)</p>

<p>Essay: Counselor loves it, about why I want to be a vet after witnessing a sick horse and how he was treated and cared for.</p>

<p>Please be honest, do I have a chance for Cornell? And if not, do you have any other recommendations for schools with good biology programs that will give me a good basis for getting into vet school in the future? Thanks!</p>

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<p>Nothing really stands out. Slightly below average shot in regular (and cornell only looks at CR+M, so you are disadvantaged), given bio is quite a popular major but slight favoritism may be given to instate residents. You have a shot - go for it.</p>

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<p>I think you have a pretty decent resume. Grades with course rigor look good. SAT CR could stand to be a little higher. I think your EC’s are solid. Captain of 2 varsity teams at a large HS is impressive, along with other nonathletic interests. One bit of advice would be to have your AP English teacher read your essay, they should have more expertise than your GC.</p>

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<p>I strongly recommend getting in as many more SAT/ACTs as possible, so that you can boost your score, and you should definitely apply early. You’re in a similar situation as I. Our ECs are comparable, our scores are VERY close, as are our "GPA"s…so I’m giving you the same advice that I am personally taking. You should 100% apply Early Decision if you know that Cornell is your first choice. It could easily make the difference. Hope that helps and hope to see you at Cornell! :D</p>