[ED] Chances for CAS with decent GPA but weak SAT

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Hey everybody! I'm a student from Vancouver, Canada doing a full load of IB work. But I scored poorly on the SAT :( Do you guys think I can get into CAS in ED?</p>

<p>Female
White/Caucasian
17
Blonde</p>

<p>GPA: 92.9% unweighted, weighted I don't know but I'm doing IB.
SAT I superscore: 1970 (CR 660, W 620, M 690) I know, terrible!
SAT II: Haven't taken them yet- taking 3 in Nov 1.</p>

<p>Predicted IB Marks: 42/45</p>

<p>Taking currently:
Higher Level English
Standard Level Spanish
Higher Level Math
Higher Level Chemistry
Higher Level Biology
Standard Level Geography
International Business (non-IB)</p>

<p>GPA has steadily risen by 0.5 - 1% from freshmen to junior year.</p>

<p>Extra-curriculars:
School Yearbook- Head of Photography, Senior Editor, Chief Layout Designer
School Newspaper- Head of Photography
Reach for the Top- a fast-paced general trivia competition against other schools
Grade 9 and 10 Science Fair winner at the City level
Did various graphic and logo design for the school and sports tournaments
Volunteered at a hospital for 54 hours during summer
Peer tutor for school from grade 10-12
Member of various activist groups: SAVY, Amnesty International.</p>

<p>Sports:
Varsity Girls Basketball team- Grade 9-10, local tournament MVP, assistant Captain
Varsity Track and Field- 1500m provincials qualifier, various gold at lower level competitions
Varsity Cross-Country- Co-captain. No prizes
Tae Kwon Do (out of school)- 2nd degree dan black belt- 7 years</p>

<p>Awards:
Honor Roll- grades 9-12
Science Fair winner- grade 9 and 10
National math contest- 25th percentile and higher grade 9</p>

<p>Do I even have a chance at CAS? I want to go into medicine later on. Please help!!!</p>

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<p>Are you at Churchill? I am from Richmond High. I think you should retake SAT because my SAT is higher than yours. LOL</p>

<p>Just kidding. </p>

<p>I think you have a decent shot. As a person in the Diploma program, I think a 42/45 will get you extremely prepared anywhere you go.</p>

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<p>But I need to take my subject tests on Nov 1, since its the last date possible in time for ED, I can't take SAT I's again.</p>

<p>I think I can get 2 subjects in the 700's.</p>

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<p>I think it's worth a try. For the math part, if you can prove your math knowledge in SAT II Math IIC you're fine. Screw Reasoning math.</p>

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<p>Do you think I should mention that the reason I scored so poorly on the SAT I's was because it coincided with my menstrual cycle and I was suffering from cramps?</p>

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<p>... O.o... I am not a girl, but I think that a lot of girls can use that for excuse... And the day before the SAT I actually had swimming practice and pulled my muscle (bad warm-up & stretching).</p>

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<p>I know 42 is an amazing predicted grade but what would be a competitive one? I have no clue how universities view IB predicted grades.</p>

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<p>I don't think it's a good idea to say that's why you didn't perform as well on the SAT I. A lot of people make excuses for their performances (and as a girl I completely sympathize with you), but I feel like colleges have heard all of this before and might find excuse-making a bit desperate.</p>

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<p>For predicted grades 38+ would be decent, and 40+ would be quite competitive already, even in the Ivy League or in other selective universities.</p>

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<p>try the ACT -- it might fit you better, and it offers a December test date.</p>