<p>Hi,
So I really would like to go to Cornell but obviously...it's definitely a reach. Still though, should I even bother applying or is there a chance that I could actually get in? Thanks in advance!
I live in Los Angeles, CA and go to a reputable high school
Planning to Major in Biological Sciences, go to medical school, and ultimately become a doctor.</p>
<p>GPA (not the best...) 9-12: Weighted: 3.730. Unweighted: 3.46 Weighted 10-12 (UC/CSU GPA): 4.0. Unweighted: 3.67
Rank: Within the 18%
SAT: 2030-- 670 Math, 630 Critical Reading, 730 Writing
Subject Tests: 720 US History, 660 Math 2
APs- APUSH:5, AP Eng Language:4, AP Euro:3</p>
<p>Freshmen Year:
Honors Bio
English
Spanish 1
Geometry
Media Arts</p>
<p>Sophomore Year:
Honors Eng 10
AP European History
Chem
Spanish 2
Algebra 2</p>
<p>Junior Year:
AP US History
AP English Language
Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
Spanish 3
Physiology and Anatomy
ASB (Student Government)</p>
<p>Senior Year:
AP Government & Economics (AP Econ not offered at school)
AP Spanish Language
AP English Literature
AP Calculus AB
ASB
Physics</p>
<p>Awards/Honors (not majorly important):
RUHS Principals Honor Roll (12, 11, 10)4.0 GPA or better
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) (12, 11, 10)
CSF Gold SealbearerWas in CSF for at least six semesters
Academic Letter and Pin3.5 GPA or better for six semesters (12, 11)
Presidents Award for Educational Achievement (11)
AP Scholar (12)
National Spanish Honor Society (12)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars/Community Service:
Associated Student Body (ASB) (12, 11)
Senior Year: ASB/Senior Historian
Middle Eastern Club (12, 11, 10)
− Senior Year: Co-President
− Junior Year: President
− Sophomore Year: President/Founder
− Peace for the Middle East FundraiserA school-wide fundraiser in which our club sold wristbands to raise money for impoverished Middle Eastern countries, specifically Pakistan, Palestine, and Afghanistan). We raised over $150 and sent it to an organization called Islamic Relief USA who works in those countries.
Friendship Circle (12, 11, 10, 9)
− A chapter of a local organization. Volunteers hang out and socialize with special-needs kids to make them feel more comfortable and wanted at school and in the community.
− Senior Year: Secretary
− Bake Sale FundraisersHelped sell baked goods to pay for the cost of sending special needs kids to Six Flags Magic Mountain.
− Skechers Pier-to-Pier Friendship WalkDonated and walked to raise money for RUHS Friendship Circle Club.
People to People International (12, 11, 10)
− A chapter of a humanitarian organization.
− Senior Year: Secretary
− Delivering toys at a Family Crisis Center to children in families who couldn't afford presents during Christmas
− Helping out with an organization called Project Needs by stocking up pantries in a church with food for Thanksgiving and passing out food to needy people.
Link Crew (12, 11)
− Selected student organization made up of Seniors and Juniors that helps Freshmen get more acquainted with the school through many events during the summer and throughout the school year.
Key Club (12, 11, 10, 9)
Junior States of America (12, 11, 10, 9)
− A chapter of an organization. Students engage in debates over controversial topics to make them more active and educated members of society.
− Senior Year: Vice-President
− Sophomore and Junior Years: Secretary
Cervantes (National Spanish Honor Society) </p>
<p> Volunteer at Little Company of Mary Hospital (12, 11, 10) (Over 250 hrs.)
Youth Group Leader at Mosque (12, 11, 10, 9)
− Small group of students who try to encourage more teenage Muslims to become better acquainted with Islam and to be devout followers of the religion by organizing fun activities.</p>
<p>If it helps, I'm also from a low-income family raised by a single mother. I'm half-Black and half-Asian (Pakistani). Mother was born outside of the US and didn't manage to complete a college education.
Thanks so much you guys, I really appreciate the help!</p>