Hey! So, I’m applying early decision to Cornell University as a female in Engineering. I usually don’t like the whole “chance me” thing, seeing as it really can be all up to chance, but I thought I’d try it anyway!
Race: White/Middle Eastern
Unweighted GPA: 4.00
Weighted (not sure what scale): 6.29
My class is fairly competitive, but that’s not really an excuse haha. Here’s my rank: 16/397
SAT (old): 2220 (750 R, 750 W, 720 M)
SAT II: Physics - 710 (without having taken an AP Physics course)
Math II - Waiting for score, but got 690 the first time
AP Calc BC - 5
AP Lang - 4
Senior Course Load:
-Multivariable Calculus Dual Enrollment
- AP Physics
- AP Statistics
- Senior English
-a leadership class called Link Crew, and an art class (Intro to Painting if you were wondering)
ECs:
-National Honors Society, National Thespian Society, Peer Tutor, Freshman transition program called Link Crew, Treasurer of French Club, Treasurer of the Student Council, Winter Track, Key Club
–200+ hours of volunteering from various activities as shown above
Special Opportunities:
– 2-week summer cultural experience to Norway
–enrolled in the United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar
Work:
Cashier at a Grocery Store over the summer
Essays:
Common App: Good, and in my supplement, I talked about my mother, who is a veteran, and her fight with Multiple Sclerosis. They both turned out well, I think.
This wasn’t really an extremely comprehensive look into me, but I’d really appreciate someone’s opinion on this
Thank you so much!!