Cornell ED Chances (ILR and CALS)....be brutally honest

<p>After looking through lots of great schools, I've applied early decision to Cornell . I would love to get into ILR or their Agricultural Sciences program. This is what I'm currently working with</p>

<p>SAT- 2320 in a single setting (750 Reading, 790 Math, 780 Writing), 2350 if super scored
SAT II- 760-Bio E, 770- Math 2, 750- U.S History
ACT- 35 Composite (36 English, 35 Math, 34 Reading, 36 Science)
AP- 5's- US History, Language and Composition, World History
4's- Biology, Calc AB
3's- Calc BC (not reporting)
PSAT- 221</p>

<p>GPA (3.4 Unweighted, 3.8 weighted) Low I know ;( but Upward trend</p>

<p>I have also taken several courses through Cornell University Summer College obtaining a College transcript GPA of 4.00</p>

<p>Their Debate professor there, Sam Nelson, really liked me, wrote one of my Letters of Recommendation, and said he would guarantee a spot on the debate team if I made it in.</p>

<p>I take a very competitive schedule, especially compared to my local peers, with my current year line up including AP Stat, AP Literature, AP Psych, AP Govt. and Politics, and AP Chem</p>

<p>I'm also currently waiting on scores for SAT II's in Chemistry and Biology M
Extra Curriculars</p>

<p>Supervising Coordinator for Volunteer Program at Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Methodist Hospital)
Team Captain for Varsity Debate Team (placed 6th in state at Public Forum)
Team Captain Varsity Quizbowl
Native American Aid Volunteering
State Track (Discus, No medal)
Computer Science Internship
National Honor Society
Nebraska Boys' State (2014 Speaker of House)
National Merit Finalist
Student Ambassador Republican Party of Nebraska
Indian Cultural Dance</p>

<p>I come from a relatively small town in Nebraska, and I'm just trying to make myself stand out. It may be worth mentioning I can pay for my college in full, no need for scholarships (although they are nice). I also may or may not be a legacy there seeing as I have a sister currently attending there as a junior.</p>

<p>While the GPA is obviously lower than average (as you already know) everything else that you have is really really solid.</p>

<p>The fact that you have a lot of activities related to ILR is even better, PLUS being from nebraska is a lot better than being from the northeast.</p>

<p>I think you have a solid shot at making it assuming your essays are really good.</p>

<p>Thank you! I’ve worked pretty hard on my since August, so I’m pretty excited!</p>

<p>Bump myself lol
Please help, I’m not a smart kid haha</p>

<p>I would say chances are pretty good, but with a school like Cornell you never know.</p>