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<p>I posted this in the Chances forum but then i figured i go to the Cornell board considering it's my top choice.
I'm from SE Pa, and go to a medium-sized public school.
Ok.</p>

<p>Standardized Tests:</p>

<p>SAT I - Jan 05 - 800 Math, 680 Verbal = 1480
SAT I - Mar 05 - 700 Math, 700 Verbal, 790 Writing = 2190
Highest Composite - 800 Math, 700 Verbal, 790 Writing = 2290</p>

<p>SAT II - Bio - 730
US Hist. - 750
Math IIC - taking in fall 05</p>

<p>APs by Graduation - USH - 4 , Bio - 5, Chem, Psych, Euro, Calc BC.</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>Taking most rigorous available course-load</p>

<p>GPA: 3.831/4.000000000
Rank: 11/453 (2.43%)
Poor freshman year, 3.5; soph - junior 4.0 each (basically an upward trend)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (school affiliated):</p>

<p>-I am a Trombonist
-Marching Band - 10th - present (perhaps a section leader)
-Concert Band - 9th (first chair)
-Symphonic Band - 10th - present (first chair)
-Jazz Band - 9th - present (first chair)
-PMEA District 11 band - 2nd trombone
-PMEA Region 6 Band - 3rd Trombone
-Science Club - 10th- present
-NHS 11- present
-All School Musical - Pit (trombone)
-Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Academic Challenge 11th-present
-Attended Camp Neidig Leadership camp (nominated-someone thinks im a leader?)</p>

<p>Volunteer and non-affiliated extracurriculars:</p>

<p>-Piano Lessons 8 yrs
-Franklin Institute Volunteer - 10th - present
-Intern with a Federal Judge at the Equal Employment and Oppurtunities Commission (eeoc) in Phila.
-Intern at the Settlement music school in Phila.</p>

<h2>-Misc. Volunteer work with Meals on Wheels-Chicago (produced a video), Delaware Valley Historic Aircraft Association(ditto)...totaling over 100 hours.</h2>

<p>As far as essays and recs go, my recs should be good, ive known the teachers for a long time, and they both taught my AP courses this year, (BIO, USH). </p>

<p>My essays, as well, should be good, but only time will tell.</p>

<p>I was also awarded the Cornell Boook award at my school, i really dont know if that does anything for me (other than a pretty book).</p>

<p>I've visited the campus and attended an info session too.</p>

<p>So what do you guys think my chances are ED in the Fall?
Thanks.</p>

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<p>looks good bro, i think ur good to go, I got in RD with a 1450, 740, 750, 750 SAT IIs, mad high average, competitive high school. I think you are good to go.</p>

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<p>thanks, thats encouraging. anyone else?</p>

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<p>As a side note to see what you are competitive for, I got into Northwestern, Chicago, Duke, J Hopkins, Rice, Emory, and a few more places like Michigan.</p>

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<p>You look good (and by YOU i mean your STATS ;)). Apply ED and I'd say you have a great chance. Show focus in your ECs and essays. good luck.</p>