Chances of Admission?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey! I'm a student from India and I'm applying to Cornell for 2014 RD for Computer Science. Well, I know my chances are very slim, almost laughable, but I'd Like to know if I've got any chance at all or if I should just consider not applying at all. Here's my profile:</p>

<p>9th: 80%
10th: 90%
(Both ICSE. Rigorous curriculum.)
11th: A horrible 65% Because I got into too much ECs. (Pre-university college, actually. Which is also rigorous.)
12th: 85% in preparatory. Finals aren't over yet. But will get 90%+ in finals. Know for sure. Also, both 10th and 12th finals are national- and state-leaving exams. If this holds any significance.</p>

<p>SAT I: 1960(Cr - 570, math - 720, writing - 670) But I'm taking it again with better practice. I'm getting 2100-2200 on practice tests.
SAT II: 1580. Phy - 800, Math L2 - 780.</p>

<p>Essays: Sterling. They're up to the Ivy's essays mark. I've been able to really express my passion and commitment for computers. </p>

<p>LORs: These will definitely be superb. I was both the teachers favs and they've known me better than any other student and consider me best in their careers. Everything will be "outstanding" or "best seen in career."</p>

<p>EC:
Been playing guitar for 6 years. Lots of inter school contests and music class concerts.
"Computer Wizard" award at school. (Given for best student in CS in school.)
Built an Arduino and android phone controlled quadrotor.
Have work experience (kinda.) I built the android app(which is the most crucial part of the software service) for my dad's startup. And its about to be a huge success. Also, cofounder.
Have other such apps and projects.
Google Code-In 2012 winner. </p>

<p>Community service. 200+ hours at an NGO. I train the underprivileged and differently abled at the IT centre. </p>

<p>Well, no APs or clubs. I'm from a modest background and haven't attended big schools were there are clubs and stuff. My school is a pretty small one, so no sports either. Hope I can explain this to them and they'll consider this income factor.
Also, I can pay around $20k a year(loans, parent contribution, borrowing, external scholarships put together.)</p>

<p>So....any reply would be welcome. Except negative ones. But please be honest. Also, I'd be happy to know if any good schools match for me. Specifically if UT Austin, OSU, Purdue, TAMU match.</p>

<p>Thanks a lot!</p>

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<p>I think you stand a chance, albeit a slim one, but only really because of your apparent passion and talent for/experience with computers. If you really love the school, give it a shot and see how it goes.</p>

<p>Edit:
for UT Austin: mid to high reach.
Purdue: pretty darn good chance, probably a good match.</p>

<p>Have you looked at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign? It’s an excellent school for engineers and compsci majors and you might be able to get in.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot, Apdenoatis! :slight_smile: I’ll see that too.</p>