<p>Hi everyone, I wanted to weigh my chances of getting into Cornell either under early decision or regular decision. I'm a rising senior. I'm planning on applying for the college of arts and sciences b/c I want to become a vet.
GPA: 3.7 last I checked
Rank: 5 out of 349, unweighted.
ACT: 30 Composite, 8 out of 12 on writing
Female, African American, live in Atlanta, Georgia.<br>
Took AP U.S. History, A.P. Biology, and A.P. Physics, taking A.P. Calculus this coming year.
Activities: Chorus,Poetry Club, Library Club, National Honors Society, Beta Club, TAG (Teen Advocacy Group, partner with Planned Parenthood). I was also in Yearbook/Newspaper Club for 2 years but had to get out because of required classes. Also, I plan on joining SGA this coming year.</p>
<p>You are DEFINITELY in. As a matter of fact, because of your under-represented minority status and great class rank, Cornell is pretty much a safety for you. You could even apply somewhere better for ED (Dartmouth, Columbia, and Brown have good vet schools) and still be comfortable with getting in under RD.</p>
<p>Your stats are good, but the URM status makes them great. And a specific focus like Vet studies is an interesting quirk. Emphasize what lead you to choose that subject and what you would like to pursue specifically with an education in vet studies and you’re in.</p>
<p>Eh? Your stats are good but I’m wondering why you chose CAS over CALS. I would think CALS has more biology/animal-related majors for someone who is interested in going to veterinary school.</p>
<p>rotflmaospencer, I’m surprised you would suggest other schools with “good” vet programs, considering the OP has chosen to apply to the school with the BEST vet program. Regardless, there is no “pre-vet” (just as there is technically no “pre-med”), but completing undergrad at the university with the best vet program in the country would certainly not be a bad thing (which, I’m assuming, is the OP’s thinking as well).</p>