chances for hispanic w/low SATs

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>i dont know if i will be wasting my time applying to cornell so i just need some outside opinions, just tell me what you think....
i am applying to the college of human ecology...so here are my stats</p>

<p>GPA: 4.8 weighted
Rank: 5/495
SATs
V: 700
M: 590 (ouch) i am going to retake it...
W:730</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
volunteer/translator at the VA Hispanic Chmber of Commerce
cross-country, track, and crew four years
Model UN
Relay for Life - my team raised over $4000 for cancer research
tutoring in conversational spanish
all the usual clubs- nhs, beta, mu alpha theta, etc.</p>

<p>Awards:
National Hispanic Scholar Finalist
AP Scholar with Honor
Randolph Macon Leadership and Athletic Book Award</p>

<p>i have also been in exchange programs to colombia and spain during the past summers and attended school in colombia...i have a native american background as well (quechua) from South America but i dont know if that will actually help me...</p>

<p>please tell me what you think because i dont know if i should waste my money applying to cornell...but ive visited and i really like it...thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>I do think you have a chance. Can you retake one more time before you send in? Def try to improve the math. I do still think you have a chance tho. Give it a try...</p>

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<p>I don't think you would be wasting your time by submitting an application. Other than math, your scores are good.</p>