Cornell ILR Chances

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<p>Okay guys, I'm a little worried that I will be torn apart on this website, but here I go. </p>

<p>I am from North Carolina planning to apply to Cornell's School of Industrial & Labor Relations school, Early Decision, this coming fall. </p>

<p>4.55 - Weighted GPA
3.96 - Unweighted
20/360 - Class Rank</p>

<p>ACT: 29 (I Know it's low. Took June of Sophomore Year, will retake in June and one more time in September)</p>

<p>APs Taken:
US History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Psychology
Statistics
Calculus AB and BC
US Government</p>

<p>Leadership:
Editor-in-Chief, School Newspaper (3 years)
-Newspaper has been awarded the highest honor 3 years in a row
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association President (Elected State Office)
Holly Springs Business Alliance President/Lead Mentor
Student Body President
National Honor Society President </p>

<p>Academic Awards:
North Carolina Scholastic Media Association Editoral Leadership Award (State Honor)
Archie Griffin Scholar Athlete Award (County Wide)
Richard Huffer Scholar Athlete Award (City Wide)
Regional Debate Champion (Two Years)</p>

<p>Internships & Work Experience:
National Institute of Health Summer Internship
Interned for a Local Mayoral Campaign (Budgetary Issues)
Part-Time job at Lifetime Fitness</p>

<p>Athletics:
Varsity Football (3 years)
-All-Conference
Varsity Baseball (4 years)
-All Conference
-Greater Neuse River Conference Sportsmanship Award
Varsity Track (Freshman and Sophomore Year)
-All Conference
-All Region
-4th Place, Indoor State Championships
Archie Griffin Scholar Athlete Award (County Wide)
Richard Huffer Scholar Athlete Award (City Wide)
Dale Crow Scholar Athlete Award</p>

<p>Summer Experiences:
Junior Statesmen of America Summer School
National Young Leaders Conference
Global Young Leaders Conference
Meeting of the Minds (Was elected President to preside over the meetings)</p>

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<p>everything looks pretty solid. just retake the act and maybe even give the sats a try. don't worry too much. perhaps you want to show more involvement in what ilr is looking for (e.g. business, econ, gov). i was heavily invovled in student gov., debate, mock trial. Their website even lists the type of students that often apply. But overall you're pretty solid. :)</p>

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<p>Are you going to take the SAT IIs?</p>

<p>The most important question is this:</p>

<p>Why do you want to study ILR?</p>

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<p>I was not planning to take SAT IIs as it is not a requirement for ILR. Do you reccommend taking them?</p>

<p>As far as why I want to study ILR, I believe I have a very good reason and know that I can write a very good essay clearly stating why.</p>

<p>Another thing, this seems to be a big deal on CC and seems to help in college admissions, but I will be a first generation college student. Apparently this is considered a hook by some on this website. Will this help me?</p>

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<p>Well. I won't be able to chance you unless you provide the reason.</p>

<p>Yes. Take the SAT II. They are "recommended". </p>

<p>And yes, first generation college matters a bit.</p>

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<p>Why I want to study ILR...</p>

<p>After gaining top leadership positions in my school, region and state (Student Body President, Business Alliance President, and Scholatic Media Association President), I have come to realize that organizations and associations on all levels, that truly affect all ranges of demographics, are more than a group of talented individuals; but a group of tight-knit working relationships in which the leadership is not above its workers ordering them around, but is doing the work with its employers and not simply reaping their rewards. As the editor-in-chief of my school newspaper, I have used this philosophy and have taken a first year program when I took over into one that is well respected throughout the state, earning the highest honor possible each of the 3 years the publication has been in circulation. </p>

<p>After extensive work with individuals of higher status, (principals and superintendents and mayors) but most importantly the work I have done with younger, underprivaleged individuals through the Business Alliance, I have realized what I want to do with my life. The policy of bettering the lives of workers, analyzing the ways in which people socialize and congregate, and ultimately, creating a workplace in todays hectic society that is not only profit motivated, but is motivated to reach out to the community is the career I would like to pursue. I believe in working from the bottom up. </p>

<p>As head of the scholastic media association of my state, I have been able to market it to a whole new group of students and administrators across the state. Once known only to the student journalists, I have encouraged principals across the state to look at scholatic journalism in a new light and promote it within their schools. In a statewide poll, high school students have raised their reading habits of journalism productions 8% in the past 5 years. In turn, English teachers and principals alike have looked to journalistic endeavors of its student body to promote better reading habits and community events through a new media that grabs the interest of students. </p>

<p>I know it is a small scale, but this would be my ultimate goal upon leaving Cornells school of ILR; promoting company activism within the community and schools, thereby, increasing inner-city literacy and preventing the teenage troubles we see today.</p>

<p>Studying at Cornells School of ILR would expose me to all of the mediums I would need to achieve my career goal. And after extensively participating in the various activities the ILR school promotes and looks for in its applicants, I will walk into the college with a broad base of academic knowledge and real-life knowledge.</p>

<p>..so that is why I want to study at Cornell ILR. I hope its a good reason!</p>

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<p>Cool. Sounds good. Exactly the type of thing ILR looks for.</p>

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<p>Hmmm...Your essay is mediocre to be honest only because you repeat what is already evident on your list. They already know that you've accomplished all these things so it isn't necessary to explain it. I've read in numerous books that repeating your accomplishments in your essay isn't a good thing to do. Instead they want to see who you are, your voice. Try to focus on how your achievements have allowed you to develop a passion for things that you can study at ILR. That's what I wrote in my essay. Talk about the type of environment ILR will provide you and why you fit in perfectly. It may sound a little cliche, however it gives the admission officer more insight than repeating what is already known.</p>

<p>Also your first sentence is loooonggg. Haahah, more reflection would be good. :)</p>

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<p>you shouldn't change everything. some of it is great, but reflect more.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice! This actually is not my essay, I wrote it in about five minutes simply answering the question, it was a spur of the moment response. However, I will of course use your advice when I go to write my official essay. </p>

<p>As in more reflection, do you mean the type of things I stated about my involvement with the scholastic media association? And then of course add in as to how the ILR college will provide me the opportunity to excel once I graduate?</p>

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<p>the biggest mistake students make in essays is talking about WHAT they did rather than HOW it's affected them. Take note.</p>

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<p>Yea, along those lines. But 5 minutes. That's pretty good. You've thought it over and it's clearly conveyed. I'm sure you'll do great!</p>

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<p>Just one more question..</p>

<p>When going to write my essay, would you recommend me to only mention my involvement in the scholastic media association or reflect upon all of my levels of leadership on the school, city, region, and state levels? Upon reflecting on all, I would then state how each level helped me in ultimately accomplishing what I did as president.</p>

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<p>i like the different levels because it shows how far you've come. it also demonstrates the obstacles you must have overcome and the hardwork you put forth to obtain such a position.</p>

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<p>alright, thanks! I shall go that route.</p>