Hey! So, I’m a female in engineering applying ED to Cornell. I’m also applying to UMich, Northeastern University, University of Virginia, Georgia Tech, Boston University, WashU, and Johns Hopkins. I’ve already gotten into my safety (UPitt) but I’d like some input on these other schools as well. Thank you so much!
Race: White/Middle Eastern
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
Weighted (not sure what scale): 6.29
My class is fairly competitive, but that’s not really an excuse haha. Here’s my rank: 16/397
SAT (old): 2220 (750 R, 750 W, 720 M)
SAT II: Physics - 710 (without having taken an AP Physics course)
Math II - 700
AP Calc BC - 5
AP Lang - 4
Senior Course Load:
-Multivariable Calculus Dual Enrollment
- AP Physics
- AP Statistics
- Senior English
-a leadership class called Link Crew, and an art class (Intro to Painting if you were wondering)
ECs:
-National Honors Society, National Thespian Society, Peer Tutor, Freshman transition program called Link Crew, Treasurer of French Club, Treasurer of the Student Council, Winter Track, Key Club
–200+ hours of volunteering from various activities as shown above
Special Opportunities:
– 2-week summer cultural experience to Norway
–enrolled in the United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar
Work:
Cashier at a Grocery Store over the summer
Essays:
Common App: Good, and in my supplement, I talked about my mother, who is a veteran, and her fight with Multiple Sclerosis – the impact that had on my life and my passions for engineering. They both turned out well, I think.
This wasn’t really an extremely comprehensive look into me, but I’d really appreciate someone’s opinion on this !