Daughters chances please

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<p>Human Ecology is going to be a tough go. The kids are overwhelmingly premed and very highly qualified. Don't know if it's because it is state funded, but the kids are also from NY for the most part, unlike the privately funded schools where there is diversity.</p>

<p>Yes, there are research grants and other merit programs, but no direct merit awards. They also tend to be in small amounts. Cornell does meet 100% of need but do not expect much in terms of merit money over need. </p>

<p>I think with the ACT scores, this is a possibility for your D, but it is definitely a reach. I know kids who were turned down with stats similar and higher than your D (don't know about ACT as I don't know any kids who took that), and with amazing resumes. However, your D has a very interesting approach and interest in the particulars of what HE offers and that does count a lot as we found out. My S was accepted with substandard gpa but high SATs and activity that specifically addressed some of the unusual things the school offers rather than a general premed academic profile.</p>

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<p>AP did it ever cross your mind that I wanted this information, not my daughter.</p>

<p>She never asked me to come on here and get information for her. She doesn't even know CC exists. I only know because I used it to talk to cadets from USAFA when my son decided to go there.</p>

<p>I would say that my daughters stats say that she certainly does take responsibility for herself.</p>

<p>I personally think this is a perfectly legit place for parents to get information regarding colleges that you can't get other places. And since I am the person footing the bill, I don't see why it reflects on my daughter at all.</p>

<p>Besides, the college search and application process should be a joint effort, not something the kids have to do all on their own.</p>

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<p>Probably everyone's stats on cc are similar to that (ive seen the many students posting their own stats asking for advice).</p>

<p>cptofthehouse, I wouldn't really consider my parents going on this website and telling me what it said an "overwhelming asset." Any student who does any searching whatsoever on google will find this site in 5 minutes.</p>

<p>end of rant</p>

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<p>My kids did not go on this website and showed no interest in such sites. I have and found a wealth of info, and it seems that you too have found this a worthwhile site. Combined with what info my kids have gotten on their own, we come up with a lot of info. More than either side would have gotten by themselves. Also, with what I invest in college education, I feel I should be doing a lot of research. Any thing of that amount of money should be researched thoroughly. College is also pretty much the launching pad for my kids' independence, and again, an area that I will research for that reason. CC is only one resource of many.</p>

<p>I've found that the parents here on CC are a great group of people, and I don't mind sharing my experiences and knowledge here either. Any kids on the site are also welcome to get my opinion if they so choose. </p>

<p>But in any case, as the OP states, the college search and app process should be a joint effort. In future things, the kid will be even more primary and exclusionary, but even then, if he wants parental assistance and advice, in many families it will be available. Lucky is the person who has parents that can give information to help a search. I know I could have used more help when I was that age. Still can.</p>

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<p>I had posted this information regarding my daughter's chances. She didn't apply ED and is still working on her essay for RD. She just got back her last ACT score today, so I have updated to her latest information to see if it greatly improves her chances. She will be taking her SAT IIs at the December sitting. Cornell assured her that would be ok. I'm going to guess those scores will all be in the 700 - 750 range.</p>

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<p>International Baccalaureate Program</p>

<p>GPA: 4.9333 weighted, 3.9111 unweighted (this will go up some after semester grades)</p>

<p>40/565 at one of most competitive schools in NC & Nation</p>

<p>SAT I: Math-680, CR-750, Writing-710</p>

<p>ACT: Comp-34, Eng-34, Math-32, Read-36, Sci-34</p>

<p>APs: USH (5), WH (5), Lang & Comp (3), Calc AB (2), Psych (5), Environ Sci (5) this yr (Lit & Comp, Statistics, Bio, Span. Lang senior year)</p>

<p>IB: Environ. Syst SL (5), Psychology SL (6)</p>

<p>Amazing Teacher Recs</p>

<p>EC: Varsity Track and Field (9-12) Captain as Junior
Language Immersion Spain Freshman Summer
Language Immersion Ecuador Sophmore Summer
Sailed 600 miles through Caribbean performing Community Service at several islands along the journey and earning several sailing certifications Junior Summer (not sure how to spin this one)
National Honor Society - Community Service Head
JDRF Annual Walk Captain
Calculus Club Secretary
Italian Club Secretary
150 + hours of community service</p>

<p>Her plan is to apply to HumEc as a nutrion major and follow the dietetic program there.</p>

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why do parents always come on this site and do everything for their children? The student should responsibility for his/her own course of action...by coming on this site and actually taking time to ask his/her own quesitons

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<p>i get a feeling that the parents who ask this question are the same parents who will do all the applications (even essays) for their sweet little children...</p>

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<p>usafa: HumEc requires SAT IIs.</p>

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<p>Gee, Im sorry your parents don't give a crap about you. Take your aggression somewhere else.</p>

<p>My daughter is not the one on here because she is not the one concerned about her chances, I am. I am the one that has to figure out how to pay for it, not her. She doesn't have time to waste on message boards because she is too busy working on the essays.</p>

<p>I suppose you think I took all her tests at school and sat for her SAT and ACT tests too?</p>

<p>Go crawl back under your rock</p>

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<p>guideme. thanks for pointing that out.</p>

<p>She is taking them in December. I posted that at the top of the thread, but I see it is kind of hard to spot unless you were looking for it. She is scheduled to take Math, Lit and history I believe.</p>

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Gee, Im sorry your parents don't give a crap about you

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<p>That was a little harsh. I used to share resurgambell's beliefs...but I was just bitter since I got no help from my parents....they were too busy working to make sure me, my bro and sister would be able to make the financial part of college work out :)</p>

<p>Anyway...usafa2011...I think your daughter's numbers and ECs look great....especially that ACT! Obviously...RD is very competitive so make sure she rocks those essays and SAT IIs :-)</p>

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<p>I think your daughter's chances would have been very good for ED, and slightly competitive for RD.
RD is VERY competitive, I feel that she should have applied ED: that would have boosted her chances a lot.
Good luck to your daughter, I applied to the HBHS major at HumEc ED and I've heard that the two toughest majors at HumEc are HBHS and NS</p>

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<p>thanks dewdrop and chandler</p>

<p>Yes, looking back, ED would have been great. However, at the time, her SAT was not nearly as strong. Who knew she could improve another 150 points, after improving 100 points already. Same with her ACT. She jumped from a 32 to a 34. Science going all the way from 27 to a 34 alone. So, I think she was looking much weaker when she was considering ED and chose to spend her time on other early action apps/essays.</p>

<p>We will keep our fingers crossed.</p>

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<p>ResurgamBell, you haven't a clue what you are talking about. The extent of my involvement in my son's applications is giving him the credit card, and I didn't read his essays until they'd been through several revisions (I will admit to giving him the email address of the College Coach people who my employer gives us access to for admissions advice and help with essays once you've written them). And I'd be willing to bet that other parents here have similar stories WRT their involvement.</p>

<p>My son said he knows about this site but has no interest in posting. I came here for some information about alumni interviews and found this thread and had no intention of participating until I read your pompous reply. I hope this is not indicative of what my son will find at Cornell should he get admitted.</p>

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<p>I think your daughter has an excellent chance of getting in. Anyway, I would probably omit the 2 that she got from Calc AB because it doesn't help her. Also, once she has submitted her application, it wouldn't hurt to send letters to the school every month to express continued interest and perhaps to update her application.</p>

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<p>Is it really a good idea to keep bugging them after the application has been received? I thought I read elsewhere that it was best to just leave it alone.</p>

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<p>Around the time that mid-year reports were sent, I mailed a letter to each college I applied to. I had published my 2nd scientific paper and wanted to add that to my file...and of course wanted to let them know I was still interested.</p>

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<p>fudgemaster - do they ask for AP scores on the application? I thought AP scores were only sent for placement and not as part of the application process?</p>

<p>I too thought I had read somewhere before that it was best to just submit a "very complete" application and then let the chips fall where they may.</p>

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<p>^^Back in the day I was told to submit an update letter because I had something very significant to add....but I only think it helped with 2 schools. I wouldn't write a letter if you have nothing to add to your app.</p>

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<p>yeah, I could see publishing a paper related to your area of study would be significant and make it easy to write the letter. thanks as always for your continued help</p>