Early Admissions?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Anyone heard of someone getting into Cornell their junior year through the "early admissions" program? They have it as one of the admissions options on the website, and I'm looking into it.</p>

<p>Anyway, what would my chance be of getting in this year (as a junior) and as a senior?</p>

<p>I go to a competitive public school in the northeast.</p>

<p>Academics:
GPA: 3.9
WGPA: 4.6
SAT I: 2190 (800 M), retaking in January for 2250+
SAT II: 800's on Bio and Math 2
AP: 5's on Biology (self studied) and Comp Sci A, 4 on Enviro Sci (self studied)
Courseload: most rigorous possible in all areas; skipped one year of math, science, and comp sci; I've taken bio H, chem H, phys H, AP bio, and AP chem</p>

<p>EC's/leadership as of junior year:
Environmental Club - President, founder
Debate League - President, Vice President
Tutoring Society - VP
Amnesty International - Publicity Officer
Model United Nations
French National Honor Society</p>

<p>Awards/honors:
A plaque for NJ Science League, regional finalist for an oratorical contest, AP Scholar, Varsity debate team, 12th place in National French Examination, some other debate/MUN stuff, nominated by my school for NJ Governor's School on the Environment (1 male nominee per school) as well as NJ Scholars Program (three nominees per school). I'll be doing other stuff before admissions decisions come out like more NJ Science League, USABO (prepping like mad), AMC 12, National Ocean Sciences Bowl (I brought this to my school for the first time), my local ISEF-qualifying science fair, and more debate and MUN.</p>

<p>I'm expecting an amazing rec from my guidance counselor and good to excellent teacher recs.</p>

<p>My two main passions are environmental science and public issues. I'll be applying as a Natural Resources major in CALS.</p>

<p>So... what do you guys think, for both this year and next year?</p>

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<p>The stats look excellent, but I've never understood why people want to go to university early? 1 more year of high school with your friends, enjoy it while it lasts!</p>

<p>But the stats look very good, I don't know what the chances are for Early Admissions applicants, but you look good for next year.</p>

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<p>Actually, I'm not really serious about skipping senior year. But if the opportunity to apply now exists and it won't hurt in the future - why not? I know for sure that Cornell is one of my top choices for CALS and if I can have a school to fall back on next year, it can't hurt, right?</p>

<p>Thanks for your response, though. Very encouraging. :)</p>

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<p>if u apply early to cornell and u get in then you have to go...you cant have it as like a fall back ya kno? cause you have to go to it. but they wouldnt admit you anyway. you need a high school diploma before attending. which im assuming you wouldnt get? right?</p>

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<p>Are you sure about the diploma thing rubber ducky? I'm pretty sure all Ivy league universities don't need for you to have a HS diploma before you attend</p>

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<p>Umm no this isn't early decision, so it's not binding. I've heard of people applying their junior year and then going after senior year. They call it Early Admissions, and it's for juniors, so they don't expect applicants to have a diploma.</p>

<p>Anyway, my school says they'll give a student a diploma if they're accepted to college their junior year and complete all course requirements not previously fulfilled (the only subject requiring 4 years of study if English) through an equivalent college course they'll be issued a diploma. It's like graduating early.</p>

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<p>im almost certain they do. it used to be that they didnt. but now they do. or thats wat ive been told. because i almost applied early</p>

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<p>REVISION: I'm not applying early admission. It was just a one-day kinda thing. Like I woke up and was like, "Hey! What if I applied to Cornell?!" haha. With the deadline being in 4 days and winter break until the 2nd and all that... it just isn't feasible even if I wanted to go through the whole process.</p>

<p>But this thread can still live cause I'll still apply as a senior. ;)</p>

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<p><a href="http://dpb.cornell.edu/irp/pdf/CDS/cds_200506.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://dpb.cornell.edu/irp/pdf/CDS/cds_200506.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>go to page 7 "High school diploma or equivalent is not required"</p>

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<p>Thanks for clarifying, canadaeh (btw are you from Canada?)</p>

<p>Anybody else - for regular admission next year, no more early admissions?</p>

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<p>Ontario Canada</p>

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<p>Very cool. I love your username btw. :P</p>