<p>I am a white female from PA
I'm a junior right now
Unweighted GPA: 4.0
Weighted GPA: 4.7
So far, I've taken AP Spanish, AP English, and AP Statistics and have scored a 4 on each exam
Next year I plan to take AP Calculus, H Physics, AP Psychology, and maybe AP Bio
I've taken all honors and AP classes throughout my high school career
SAT scores (first try): 630 math/ 690 reading/ 690 writing
I'm in the top 5% of my class
EXTRACURRICULARS:
-competitive figure skating (grades 9-11)
-diving (grade 10)
-varsity tennis (grade 9)
- I volunteer at my local hospital through a student volunteer program (50+ hours/year requirement)
-community service club
-spanish club
-math club
-environmental club
-NHS</p>
<p>do I have any shot at Cornell??</p>
<p>First: You’re still a junior. A lot can change junior year. I suggest you come back when you’re a senior for a more accurate chancing.</p>
<p>Second: Your SATs are a bit low for Cornell. However, you have all year to prep and take them again. I also suggest taking the ACTs, since some people do better on those. Aim for a 2200+ or 32+ but remember that standardized tests are only one part of your application.</p>
<p>Third: You seem to have taken rigorous classes while maintaining a solid GPA, which is good. When you know which college within Cornell you plan on applying to, check to make sure you have the proper amount of units in each subject.</p>
<p>Fourth: The Ivies and other top schools have no shortage of applicants with perfect GPAs and amazing test scores (especially white kids from the northeast). They look for applicants who stand out, whether that be some amazing EC, a strong passion, or something else that makes them unique. </p>
<p>Following up on my fourth point, DO NOT do something just to increase your chances at a school. Colleges see right through that. Do something that you’re passionate about and make it extraordinary. </p>
<p>In conclusion, yes you have a shot, but it’s a reach. If you make this year count, you can change that. Good luck.</p>
<p>Which college are you wanting to apply to? </p>
<p>I would get some tutoring on your SAT - especially math. That’s an important score for every school.</p>
<p>Keep up with volunteer hours - do more than you’re school’s requirement. That’s really important. Every college loves kids who look beyond themselves. Everyone does the requirement, so stand out. Commit to something and be enthusiastic about it.</p>
<p>Work on SATs and you should be fine. Good extracurriculars and GPA. Good luck.</p>
<p>dude don’t worry its easy… really</p>
<p>You have time! But yeah it looks good so far.</p>