<p>What matters to ILR? If you got in, what were your scores, AP and SAT/ACT? GPA? Profile?</p>
<p>i think fit is a large part</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Current ILR student here, and I have a few points and pieces of advice. </p>
<p>A lot of people apply to ILR and assume it’s easier than other schools. This is simply not true. Our acceptance rate is very competitive, maybe half a percentage higher than Arts (the one lower than that is engineering). Furthermore, our test scores are higher, and our applicants tend to be more well informed of the University/college process – apparent since they sought out ILR. What this means? You’re in a smaller pool, with students who are more qualified and prepared, not to mentioned specialized. That being said, if you do get in, it is awesome to be surrounded by people with vastly diverse accomplishments and goals, all united by common interests. We tend to be thinkers, problem solvers, and excellent writers (not to mention readers!). I have yet to meet an ILRie who didn’t have an awesome plan after graduation. </p>
<p>As far as admissions goes, I would worry more about crafting an application that fits with ILR than GPA/AP/Test scores. You just need to meet benchmarks on those – which can vary depending on your location, experiences, income bracket, gender, high school, and ethnicity. For example, if you come from a private boarding school and you’re from Massachusetts? Higher standards than a kid from public school in Iowa. I got a 32 on the ACT, took 12 APs with a 4.0 uw, and was nationally ranked for my ecs (speech and debate), along with national merit and the top 1% in sat scores (I don’t remember what they were). What I learned? It’s all about fit and crafting that perfect app.</p>
<p>I think what really set me apart was the fit with ILR. You need to do community service, and analytic or team oriented extracirriculars. For me, that was community work and Speech. I talked about my passion for the environment and communications, “drawing the unexpected connections”. I mentioned ILR specific clubs, programs, and classes and why I needed this experience unlike any other. </p>
<p>You should definitely apply. Cornell changed my life; there is never a day without change, challenge, and excitement. You are surrounded by passionate, intelligent peers (the best of the best – competitive admissions make sure of that). As far as ILR goes, it’s the best program like it in the nation and it works with you one on one to develop personal skills, resumes, and interview proficiency. Lots of networking. And if you wear your cornell shirt and public, you’ll make lots of friends! We are very passionate about our school! </p>
<p>GOOD LUCK and GO BIG RED! </p>
<p>@kate244 I do all the fit EC’s and love them all. Debate, MUN, Political stuff, internships. I study economics, history, and politics in my spare time, and I do well on those exams. I’m only taking 6 APs throughout high school though. They all fit the profile, but I’m afraid it won’t be enough. </p>
Did you get in? @cater80