Could I get into Engineering? Or is it too big of a reach?

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<p>Girl, so that might help. White, so that won't. Here's the abbreviated version:</p>

<p>2250 with 770 math
760 math 2
780 physics
790 math 1 (don't ask me why I took both haha)
AP: Physics 5, Lit 5, Spanish 5 (taking computer science, studio art, euro, and calculus this year. only 6 AP classes are offered in my school but I'm doing computer science online and self studied spanish)</p>

<p>Bausch and Lomb science award plus departmental math award two years and book awards and stuff, AP Scholar, stuff like that</p>

<p>ECs (short version):
-robotics captain
-stage manager/production manager
-instructor at art studio
-math and science tutor
-national honor society
-professional face painter
-built a telescope
-lighting and sound for some famous dance groups
(all since at least 11th grade, mostly 9th)</p>

<p>recommendations: "It doesn't outright say I want to adopt you, but I think it's pretty clear" from math teacher, Spanish teacher said one of the best he's written</p>

<p>I really really love Cornell. I'll be applying RD because of financial stuff. My parents went there for grad school, if that helps. Cornell is my BIGGEST REACH. I want to go really badly. I'm actually sitting in a hotel room in Ithaca right now waiting for my tour tomorrow. </p>

<p>I feel really silly doing the whole "chance me" thing, but no one in my area gets into "top schools" ever. Everyone goes to my state flagship. For that reason, I don't have anyone to compare to and I'm going into this process really blind. Do I stand a chance?</p>

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<p>First thing I noticed: If you’re applying to CoE, it might be a better idea to get recommendations from teachers who’ve instructed you in the maths (you already did) and the “hard” sciences (physics, chemistry, etc.). Spanish isn’t even a core subject, and while it might help you if you were applying for linguistics, it could make the CoE admissions officers look at you sideways.</p>

<p>Other than that – there’s nothing “wrong” with your app, per se, as it is with 70+% of the applicants. All of the grades, scores, and activities are up to par. (Any big awards? Internships?) Without a “hook,” though, and in the RD pool, I’d put you at a mid-to-high reach. Make sure your essays are outstanding.</p>

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<p>Spanish is generally considered a core subject for recommendations. I also have a recommendation coming from my AP Physics teacher, but he hasn’t finished it yet.</p>

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<p>Yeah I’d definitely say you’re in the qualified pool, but no guarantee on actually getting in.</p>

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<p>I think you have an at least average chance. COE admit rate for females (25-35%) is double that of males.</p>