<p>I've asked this question specifically for other colleges elsewhere, but as I've recently been considering Cornell, as a result of parental pressure and personal uncertainty, I figured it couldn't hurt to ask here: </p>
<p>Intended Major: Chemistry (I've heard that Cornell has a strong Chemistry/Biochemistry programme, but I'm not sure if my information is out of date or not- can anyone confirm?)
School: Public
GPA: 4.3, top 15-12 (3-4%) of class of 400+
SAT: 2260 (700 M, 770 CR, 790 W) (Retaking)
SAT-II's: Literature: 770 US History: 780, Physics: 780, Chemistry: 790
AP Exams:
Physics B 5
European History 5
US History 5
Chemistry 5
English Language and Composition 5</p>
<p>Current AP Classes: Psychology, Biology, Calculus AB, English Literature</p>
<p>Sex/Gender/Background: White, Male, 1st Generation Central European Immigrant</p>
<p>Awards:
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Scholar
PSAT Semi-Finalist
ACS National Chemistry Olympiad Regional Exam Finalist, National Exam Participant
Science National Honor Society
University of Rochester/Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award (given to the Junior considered to be the most capable science student in his or her graduating class)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
1-month Chemistry Internship at Trinity College
Regional Science Bowl 10-12th Grade
Quiz Bowl 12th Grade
Volunteering at Local Hospital 11-12th Grade (A mere 60 Hours)
Martial Arts 11-12th Grade
Part-time job at a local Pharma: 11-12th Grade</p>
<p>I've also heard that Cornell has a very active fraternity/party scene. However, I am a relatively reserved, academically and intellectually oriented individual. Would the overall social/cultural climate of Cornell at all accommodate such a mindset?</p>
To answer one of your questions, there are quite a number of students who do not take part in the whole frat/party scene. So, if you don’t like to party, don’t feel as if you’ll be the odd one out because that certainly isn’t the case!</p>