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Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>hey thanks for looking at this i really appreciate it! I've been really stressed by this whole college thing for some time. like you have no idea how much ive been stressed, but anyway im interested in cornell. I know my SAT/ACT and GPA scores are bad. Anything else I can work on?</p>

<p>GPA: 3.5 unweighted 3.65 weighted
ACT: 25 (retaking)
SAT: 1830 (retaking)
Should get good recs and should write a great essay</p>

<p>ECS
-founded my own business which works with Amazon.com in book sales and distribution
-I love trading stocks and started when I was in grade school
-often talk about starting a business and the importance of academics to kids in underdeveloped communities (having been doing this on a regular basis for 2 years now) through a group that links business leaders to youth.
-berekly model UN
-summer at brown econ class
-taking two college classes at local community college
-work at local store for 10hrs/week
-Vice President (10,11) President (12) of a the teen advisory board which acts as a liaison between teens and the city council</p>

<p>Background:
- I now attend a very prestigious school in a very affluent neighborhood, however I came from a grade school that did not prepare students for this type of a challenging academic atmosphere. It was a fight to be able to go to the high school I do now, but I have always had the dream of attending a great college.
-I went through difficult transitional periods my frosh and soph years but beginning 2nd semester sophomore year have taken the hardest course load and have done extremely well.</p>

<p>Im a hispanic californian and would not need financial aid. Thanks for your help!</p>

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<p>Cons: Weak scores. Weak GPA. So-So EC's. You're clearly not from a disadvantaged background no matter how you try to spin the grade school thing.</p>

<p>Pro: You're a URM. </p>

<p>You really don't deserve the kind of boost URM status will give you.</p>

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<p>don't be so pessimistic.</p>

<p>I think you (original poster) have a fair shot. You don't have scores that raise eyebrows, but, at the same time those won't immediately reject you.</p>

<p>You have a very interesting story to tell, and unlike most teens who apply, you seem to have an identity (well, thats what it looks like from the resum</p>

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<p>i never posted any chances things and I got in. Also, even if you do post a chances how is it going to make a difference in your admissions. Chill out, make a good application and then wait for your results in december for ED and March for RD. Btw good luck on the application process! :D</p>

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<p>thanks you guys</p>

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<p>I agree that your scores are low, but the business you started and ur situation are both good. You never know, give it a shot! Good luck</p>