Chances of getting in at Cornell?

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<p>I would really like to go to the engineering school at Cornell, and I was wondering what my chances are. I would apply Early Decision, as Cornell is my first choice school.</p>

<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>I'm a white male from a small public school in the suburbs of Minnesota. My school very rarely sends anyone to a top school(I doubt it has ever sent anyone to an Ivy League).</p>

<p>GPA: 3.992 Unweighted (All As except one A- from Spanish 2 in 9th Grade)
Rank: 3/191</p>

<p>ACT: 35 Composite (36 Reading, 35 English, 34 Math, 33 Science), 10 of 12 in Writing
I'll be taking the SAT Subject tests soon.</p>

<p>AP: So far I've only taken the AP US History exam, which I got a 4 on. I took the AP Stats test, I'm expecting a 5, the AP World History test, which I'm expecting a 4 maybe a 5 on, and the AP Spanish test, which I'm expecting a 1 or 2 on (Let's just say Spanish isn't my strong suit, probably won't report that score, lol :))</p>

<p>I've taken the most rigorous course load I could, the one exception being that I didn't take Honors English in 9th grade.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-Quiz Bowl, from 10th grade on (Our A Team, which I am a member of, qualified for the State and National tournament, if that counts for anything)
-Science Olympiad, from 10th grade on (I got 1st in my regional event, and placed relatively well in the state tournament)
-Math League, from 10th grade on
-NHS
-Fencing for 5 years (Although I quit a couple months back, it was just taking up too much time and I've been very busy lately)</p>

<p>Awards, etc:
-National Merit Semi-Finalist?(I haven't been told yet, but I got a 219 on the PSAT and last year's cutoff for Semi-Finalist in MN was 214-215, so I think I have a very good shot)
-Boy's State Delegate
-Distinguished student in Biology, A Honor Roll, blah blah, more of the usual filler stuff :P</p>

<p>Community Service:
Not much of this, unfortunately.
-Several hours of helping out in various things at church
-maybe 10 hours of various community service with NHS(Raking leaves for people who wouldn't be able to themselves, will be cleaning up trash along the streets, helping with recycling)
-Helping a local organization, 4EverGreen, clean up the streets around town for several hours</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for responding! :D</p>

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<p>nice act score. just make sure you score 750+ on the subject sats and you'll be good to go. avoid generic essays, and you're in! i think you have a good shot because of where you're coming from and your overall academic profile. good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks :). Anyone else have any input?</p>

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<p>if you early your chances are really good. wow 35 act good job. your ecs are ok. being from minnesota probably helps. you shoudl probably take satIIs like mathII and a science. i think engineering has satII requirments on their website.</p>

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<p>yay, minnesota! okay, that was possibly the most unhelpful post ever.</p>

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<p>another yay for MN here lol ^^ haha
The same was true with my high school; most of the kids just went either to the U of M or other state colleges and universities! But I think you definitely have a good chance, great stats and EC’s, just write some passionate essays! Best of luck ;)</p>

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<p>since you are applying to engineering, you might want to choose some math/science sat subject tests. good stats, average ec's, but as long as you're making the most of what your school offers, you have a chance.</p>

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<p>great chance</p>

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<p>lets just say I'm from MN and got into AEM regular decision with a 27 ACT, 3.947 gpa, 11/103 class rank, but with decent essays and extracurriculars/passion. You have a great chance. (Boys State Delegate as well, high five).</p>

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<p>how does that help the OP?</p>

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<p>You have a decent chance. It's hard to say, though - I'm fairly similar to you, and I got off the waitlist (I'm from Minnesooota, too!).</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>