Chances with low GPA

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<p>I'm an African-American rising senior with first gen status. I also reside in Virginia. I have also had a big academic turn around in my high school career.
Grades:
I went from being a confused freshman with a 2.75 gpa to averaging a 3.5 gpa sophomore and junior years in the most rigorous AP and honors courses available at my school. So due to my horrible freshman year I accumulated a 3.2 cumulative GPA for all three years. If you count my senior year first semester it will rise to a 3.3. My school does not rank and weighs very little yet I've still taken mostly rigorous classes..
EC's:
As for extracurriculars, I've played freshman and JV basketball and co-captained both. I'm running varsity track and field this winter and spring seasons, and I am the president of my school's Future Business Leaders of America. I am a member of the science honor society and I volunteer teaching 1st grade students at a local church every week. Junior and Senior Math Teams. National Business Honor Society. Have played travel basketball and soccer during high school.
Test Scores:SAT I 2170 Math 740 Critical Reading 730 Writing 720</p>

<p>Cornell just sent me an admissions letter but I'm not to sure of my chances. What other schools should I apply to? Thanks! :-)</p>

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<p>How do I receive an admission letter? ^^???</p>

<p>And also... Ivy League has a set rule that states schools can only send out likely letters to either EDers or regularers after October 1st??</p>

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<p>no, like a letter encouraging one to apply for admissions</p>

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<p>This is the 7th different thread you have asked the same question on the Cornell forum. Are you opposed to bumping one of your six previous threads for some reason?</p>

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<p>You have a very good chance:
-your SAT scores are similar to my D--a Cornell rising junior
-you are African American
-you are from a southern state</p>

<p>Your gpa is not strong, but the other things will probably out way this.</p>

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<p>bump!!!!!!</p>

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<p>I like your chances.</p>

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<p>great chances...great SATs</p>

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<p>Thanks for your opinions. I plan on applying early decision for their Applied Economics and Management program. I hope I get in. Any other opinions??? Thanks everyone :-)</p>

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<p>bump!!!!!!</p>