<p>Hi everyone! I was hoping for some input on what you think my chances are for getting accepted to Cornell University's undergraduate engineering program. Thanks for your time! </p>
<p>SAT: 2110
M: 770
CR: 730
W: 610</p>
<p>SAT II's
Physics: shooting for 730+
Math II: Shooting for 730+</p>
<p>Academics</p>
<p>I attend a small school which does not offer many Ap courses. But I have taken essentially everything I can starting in freshman year where the only variability was Biology as a freshman rather than a sophomore, honors English rather than regular English, Spanish II rather than Spanish I, and finally geometry rather than algebra. In sophomore year I progressed through all classes and remained again in the most challenging possible set of classes, these included chemistry as a sophomore rather than a junior, again, honors English, and algebra II/trigonometry, also took Spanish iii. Junior year: first available AP courses. Taking both AP English and AP chemistry. Side note: as there was only 5 students taking ap chemistry, we really had to struggle to get the class. For a month or so it was very doubtful that we would have ap chemistry. We ended up fighting for it and we recruited a local community college professor as our teacher. We meet before school every day of the week and have 45 minute lessons instead of attending homeroom. Also taking pre-calculus honors, physics honors, and us history honors. However this year I dropped Spanish iv from my schedule. Senior year prospective courses: AP physics, AP English, AP calculus, and some electives which will most likely include psychology.
Ps. Was in both jazz band and symphonic band for both freshman and sophomore year </p>
<p>GPA: 92.5</p>
<p>Throughout highschool I participated in varsity soccer and track. I also participated in a community service program known as Youth Court which is a city sponsored peer-peer justice system. Also a member of National Honors Society. </p>
<p>Also I will be applying with a binding early decision </p>
<p>Thanks for reading the lengthy bio and thanks for any responses. Sorry for any grammatical mistakes as I am typing on a mobile device and it Is quite difficult. </p>
<p>Hi Kassra17,</p>
<p>Your SAT Math & Critical reading scores are great (especially math), but that writing score is too low. I think it would be best if it was in the 700s. 610 is too low for Cornell.</p>
<p>If you get those SAT II scores, that would also enhance your application.
Your junior year course load sounds challenging, but I think that you should have stuck with Spanish IV and your fine arts class. Colleges always like to see commitment throughout the years. It’s not good to drop classes.</p>
<p>Your GPA is a little low for Cornell. I think it should be a 4.0+. Thank would make it stand out more.</p>
<p>As for extracurriculars, it’s always good to do sports, but shoot for a leadership position. Many other applicants will also be apart of the Nat. Honor Society, and will also be doing sports. The Youth Court program sounds like it will stand out on your application, though! Do you want to study law? Take that activity to the “next level.”</p>
<p>I think applying ED is a high reach for you. </p>
<p>I believe that the above poster is giving you inaccurate information. When we visited Cornell recently they stated that they do not look at SAT writing.</p>
<p>Yes that is a valid point. One clarification for ilovethecity: I dropped the band courses because there was simply not enough space in my schedule for it. </p>
<p>Wyanokie is correct they dont look at the writing but it does bring up your overall score for the sat. A perfect gpa is always nice but I don’t believe it needs to be perfect. Try your hardest and when the time comes turn it your app and concentrate on a great essay! I think your chances are very good. </p>
<p>If you get mid-to-high 700s on the subject tests (especially Math II because it has a generous curve), your test/GPA profile should be fine. While your app could be improved by having more math/science related ECs and leadership, it’s kind of too late to acquire either of those (unless there’s leadership in your current organizations). </p>
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