Cornell University Chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello! Cornell is my top choice school and it has been since I was old enough to know what college was, which is why Im so worried.<br>
My father was a "research scientist" on the faculty there for many years. Basically a professor, he taught classes.
Both my parents went to Cornell.
My mother is on an alumni board at Cornell.
Here are my scores
2000 on the SAT (620 math, 710 writing, 670 CR)- will retake in October.
650 on World History Subject test without taking the class, and 700 on Literature.
My GPA is a 4.2 weighted. I've never gotten below an A for a semester grade in any class ever, except a C for my first semester of AP Bio, which I am so afraid will really really hurt me.
AP test scores so far: AP European History (4), AP Government and Politics (4), AP English Language (5). Im currently taking AP French, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History and AP English Literature.
I took a course at a state university last spring and received an A, and I am currently taking another class there this semester, I will send my transcript to Cornell.
For extra curriculars, I am in a number of clubs with leadership positions, in an orchestra at a university and sing in an honors choir. I volunteer at a local historical house/museum.
I also lived abroad for half a year with my family my junior year.
What do you think my chances of being accepted into Cornell are? I'll be applying ED.
Im also considering applying to the following schools:
McGill University
Boston University
Boston College
Connecticut College
Johns Hopkins University
Georgetown University
University of Virginia
Brandeis University</p>

<p>Thank you so much!!!</p>

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<p>Similar list to yours (credential wise), and similar weighted GPA to yours, and my SAT isn’t much higher.</p>

<p>That one C really kills life, doesn’t it? Hate that.</p>

<p>Anyways:
McGill University: Low to mid Reach
Boston University: Accept
Boston College: Accept or low reach
Connecticut College: Accept
Cornell: Low reach, ED and double legacy is a hell of a combo…
Johns Hopkins University: High end reach
Georgetown University: High reach
University of Virginia: Low reach
Brandeis University: Low reach or accept.</p>

<p>Swing those SAT scores, and you just might surprise yourself. Good luck!</p>

<p>Chance me, maybe?
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<p>How can both of your parents be from cornell and you still don’t list what school you’re applying to, let alone a major so I can guess which school you’re applying to.</p>

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<p>Shoot for 2100+ on the SAT :)</p>

<p>McGill: high match
BU: low match
BC: low reach
Connecticut College: safety
Cornell: High match (because of all your fabulous connections)
JHU: high reach
Georgetown: mid reach
UVA: high match / low reach
Brandeis: low match</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone! I want to be a History major.</p>

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<p>The fact that you are a legacy gives you an advantage. Work on your SATs because they’re really low. You should go up to your 2200s range. (There are tips on college confidential that can help you raise your score.)
Even with your legacy, I’d say mid-reach because of your scores. But then again, if you write a spectacular essay, that could change things. I know someone who had a 1530 on his SATs and didn’t have great grades but still got into University of Michigan because of his essay. It’s possible. </p>

<p>BU: low reach
BC: mid reach
John Hopkins: high reach
Georgetown: high</p>

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<p>I’m expecting to get about a 2100 on my SAT, hopefully higher though!</p>

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<p>McGill University: high match
Boston University: match
Boston College: high match/low reach
Connecticut College: safety
Johns Hopkins University: reach
Georgetown University: reach
University of Virginia: high match/low reach
Brandeis University: match</p>

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<p>thank you! :)</p>