Cornell, Penn or Columbia?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi</p>

<p>I am a Japanese American student in a highly competitive school in Rhode Island. I am trying to figure out which ED school to apply to, and what my chances are. I've narrowed it down to Cornell ED, Penn ED and Columbia ED. However, my grades aren't the best....</p>

<p>Anyway, here I am!</p>

<p>Standardized Test Scores
SAT: 1590/2340
SAT Subject tests:
SAT Math Level 2- 800 in middle school
SAT Math Level 1- 770 in middle school
SAT Biology M-790
SAT French-780</p>

<p>AP Scores:
Chem-5
Physics C: Mechanics-5
USH- 5
World History-5
Lang-5
Stat-5
Calc BC-5
French-5</p>

<p>GPA:
3.65/4.38
School doesn't rank.
Yeah.... I know.</p>

<p>EC's
I have decent EC's. Most are math and science based (I medalled at SciOly nationals my sophomore year). I have officerships in both science and humanities-based clubs. I'm taking an undergraduate course at Brown, but I don't think I'm applying there ED. :P</p>

<p>I am CRAZY about both French and chemistry (kinda weird, I know). However, I exhausted my school's math curriculum before junior year, completing linear algebra and multivariant calculus. </p>

<p>Potential Hook
I did computer science research with a professor at Cornell. I got a pretty stellar rec from him. This might help for Cornell, I'm guessing?</p>

<p>Cornell Pros and Cons
Cornell is a great school and the food is absolutely delicious. However, I am not a great fan of the cold. So, I wouldn't mind going there, but the climate would probably annoy me. Considering the admissions rate, I would probably have the best shot at Cornell.</p>

<p>Columbia Pros and Cons
I LOVE NYC. Columbia's dual BA program is also very attractive for someone interested in both science and the humanities. I would love to go to Columbia, but am hesitant about applying there, considering my poor chances of acceptance.</p>

<p>Penn Pros and Cons
Philly is a nice place, and the climate is definitely gentler than that of Cornell's. I have a better chance of getting into Penn than Columbia, and I really like urban campuses. Penn's undergraduate course offerings are, of course, nothing to scoff at. Once again, however, I am afraid that if I apply to Penn, I will have wasted my ED boost.</p>

<p>So what do you guys, think? I honestly would be okay with any one of these schools, but understand that for someone in as shaky an academic position as me, admissions chances need to play a larger factor in my decision than personal preferences. Thanks for your help, guys!</p>

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<p>Cornell. I think you have the best shot there cobsidering the fact your GPA is a little low for the Ivys. I think you are well-rounded and have a decent shot. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks for your advice!</p>

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<p>Bumper cars!</p>

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<p>Of course you should apply to the one you love the most, but if it’s a three-way tie, I definitely think you have the best chance at Cornell. Considering you did research there and a rec is coming from a Cornell professor, that is surely where you have the best shot. Good luck!</p>

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<p>It seems like you prefer Columbia? Apply ED there unless you truly feel equal about all 3. (In that case, choose Cornell.)</p>

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<p>Don’t be hesitant, apply anyways. Your hard stats are strong…but your GPA is a bit low. Your AP scores are stellar, but why the GPA… I think cornell is a match for you since you have done research with a professor. Apply to the other schools early if you can too…(if you’re allowed to do this) it makes you seem like you have a great interest.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys! I think I’ve decided to go for Cornell. However, I have a small question: how important are first quarter grades? I have 2 B’s right now…</p>

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<p>Bump!!!</p>

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<p>Bump bump bump</p>

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<p>Stellar stats!!</p>

<p>Although i’m just a sohpomore in HS, i’ve been trolling CC for quite some time now… you have been one of the better candidates that i have seen up till now…</p>

<p>If i were you, i would go for Columbia…</p>

<p>I asked some of my cousins about senior year grades for colleges-- they don’t really matter… try to get a solid B +!!!</p>

<p>Could you perhaps let me know how you did research with the cornell Professor? I’m planing on doing research so just want to know how you got in touch with a professor from such a prestigious school?? PM me if you like!</p>

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<p>Sorry! I guess ED applications were due like last week… do let me know about the research though… </p>

<p>All I can do is, is to wish you the best of luck!</p>

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<p>coooooooololio</p>