Cornell University Regular Decision

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<p>Hi, I know already posted this in the Chances section, but I didn't get that many replies. I wanted comments specifically for each college, so I've decided to post this individually in each section. I've included new information that might give you a better idea of my background. Thanks!</p>

<p>GPA: 3.96 UW / 4.45 W (UC GPA 4.0/4.54 weighted)
SAT: 790 Verbal, 800 Math, 770 Writing (2360)
ACT: 35
SAT II's: 800 Math IIC, 800 Literature, 780 Chemistry
Class rank: My school doesn't rank, although I know I'm in at least the
top 4% (ELC status for UC's) </p>

<p>AP tests:
Calculus BC AB subscore 5/5
Chemistry 5
Biology 5
French Literature 5
French Language 5
English Language 4
US History 4</p>

<p>First Year:
Honors Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry
Honors Introduction to Chemistry
Advanced Shakespeare / African-American Literature
French Advanced Conversation
Music Theory and Composition
East Asian Studies / Modern European History
Physical Education</p>

<p>Second Year:
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP French Literature
Modern Poetry / James Joyce
US History
Microbiology
Sculpture II</p>

<p>Third Year:
AP English Language
AP US History
AP French Language
AP Biology
Advanced Physics I/II
Macroeconomics / Microeconomics</p>

<p>Fourth Year:
AP English Literature
AP European History
AP Physics
Studies on Existential and Surrealist Writers
French Modern Literature
Organic Chemistry</p>

<p>Awards:
AP Scholar with Distinction
National Merit Semi-Finalist (PSAT score: 228)
Journalism Awards</p>

<p>Activities:
-President of MUN for two years
-Math and Science Club:
Member Freshman year
Treasurer Sophomore year
Vice-President Junior year
President Senior year
-National Honor Society
Member Freshman and Sophomore year
Secretary Junior year
Vice President Senior year
-Varsity Tennis for three years (Captain for one)
-State Symphony Orchestra for four years
-Journalism for two years, co-editor for one year</p>

<p>Miscellaneous:
-Father legacy at Princeton
-Mother legacy at Columbia
-Parents both speak French fluently
-Two cousins went to University of Pennsylvania
-I sent in music tapes (I play oboe), and also composition pieces with full scores to all my colleges except the UC's.
-I applied to CAS as Chemistry Major, (I'm thinking about concetration in Organic Chemistry, and a possible double in Comparative Literature --French Lit)
-I visited the campus over the break, and I really feel like Cornell has one of the best campuses.
-My guidance counselor was nice enough to write individual recommendations for each of my colleges, describing the reasons why I want to go to that specific college.
-I applied Early Action to University of Chicago and Georgetown, and I got into both.</p>

<p>Colleges:
UCSD, UCLA, UCB, UCD
Williams
Cornell
Columbia
Dartmouth
University of Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins
Princeton</p>

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<p>wow... why bother ask? u know ur a competitive applicant...jeez</p>

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<p>HOLY CRAP!!! best advice dont worry...u are very competitive in any school in this country..</p>

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<p>Thanks, my Cornell interviewer got me really psyched up about the special programs offered at Cornell. Sounds like a lot of fun :)</p>

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<p>sorry heh :D yea, u are very competitive... im just jealous =,=</p>

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<p>which one is your first choice?</p>

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<p>Well, I really feel like UChicago and Georgetown are good, solid schools--I loved the atmosphere when I visited them. That's one of the reasons why I applied there--also because they're both nonbinding early action schools. </p>

<p>For my regular decision colleges, I would love to go to either Cornell or Columbia--New York is great! (of course, their campuses are completely different in comparison to each other).</p>

<p>My dad tried to pressure me into applying to Princeton early decision, but I didn't want to because I think I really need the freedom and the time to think about where I want to go.</p>

<p>So in other words, I can't really say :) . Right now, I only have "impressions" of the colleges, but I've been talking to friends and visiting campuses, trying to get a better feel of what I like.</p>

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<p>Cool! Come to Cornell!</p>

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<p>rage...building...must...annihilate...better...candidate...</p>

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<p>"rage...building...must...annihilate...better...can didate..."</p>

<p>hahahahahaha</p>

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<p>lol</p>

<p>10 char</p>

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<p>i agree, a true laugh out loud when i read that one..well done lol</p>

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<p>Hahah, so any other opinions?</p>

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<p>I'm assuming you're a guy... What's your major? Where are you from?</p>

<p>In any case, Cornell is the best school on the list ;) .
I'd say good luck, but... Well... No need. No, but seriously, you'll be fine at any of those schools, and if you are not accepted, it's because you were "just another perfect applicant."</p>

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<p>-I applied to CAS as Chemistry Major, (I'm thinking about concetration in Organic Chemistry, and a possible double in Comparative Literature --French Lit)</p>

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<p>That's cool; I'm also a Chemistry Major!</p>

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<p>Hahah, nice. I hear Cornell's chemistry department is excellent</p>

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<p>Cornell's everything is probably excellent....And btw, if you didn't get the point of my last post, here it is: You have absoluteley nothing to worry about. If you don't get in, no one else on earth has a chance.</p>

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<p>Thanks...are any of you guys going to Cornell Days?</p>

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<p>I am :D ...(even though it's not really for EDers from what I've heard).....pick Cornell</p>