<p>I'm very interested in majoring in something that involes writing, and I also like Cornell a lot. What school at Cornell would be the best fit, what classes should I take, and do you guys think that someone who is a very strong writer, but is a bit weaker than the average applicant in one or two other categories, has a good chance at getting into Cornell? </p>
<p>I write for the school paper and got an 800 on writing on the SAT. I also took AP English Language and AP English Literature. Is there anything else, such as other ECs, I could do to show Cornell that I am very interested in writing? </p>
<p>I'd also like to add that I am interested in history, and have taken four social studies APs, and am wondering where a social studies student would fit in at Cornell.</p>
<p>Arts school would probably have the most English programs. However, if you're an in-stater and your secondary interests might be science related, CALS has the communication major and the Biology & SOciety major, both of which can be tweaked to emphasize writing. More the first than the second, but from what I hear they're flexible up there. College of Human Ecology might be a third choice.</p>
<p>I'm not sure how weak you actually mean you are...but just for SAT scores, I'd say if writin is your thing, you could get away with high 600 reading, low 600 math. You can definitely deviate from those numbers tho, so don't be discouraged.</p>
<p>To boost your chances, you have to show fit. You seeem to have that idea down as you're looking to do activities related to the major you want to apply to...if ya kno that, you got Cornell admissions all figured out.</p>
<p>Other activities might be entering essay contests. check fastweb for scholarship essays. there are TONS of these things...some more literary/english-ey than others. Also if your school has a history conference sort of thing, enter that. Apply writing to other areas...thas about all i got now.</p>
<p>darn...just saw the social studies thing. In that case, CALS is still a decent option. If ur interested in combining writing and sociology, the development sociology and communication programs would be a nice combo to double major in...good $$ bonus if ur an NYer. CAS similar. But much much more history programs available there. You'd get a much more rounded edu. there. Human ecology might be good if your secondary interests are human-ey..or ur interested in writing and public policy, for example.</p>
<p>Best advice i can give: check out all the college websites and look @ all the majors. THink what fits the activities you enjoy doing.</p>
<p>Sry for length, organization, and numerous gramatical errors...it is late here...lol.</p>
<p>When I said that I was weak in other areas, I meant that I was still strong in them, but not as strong as a lot of other Ivy applicants. I still got a 740 on math and a 700 on CR on the SAT. In actual high school, however, I was always weaker in science and to a lesser extent French. By weaker I mean B+ to A- in honors classes, which I think is good, don't get me wrong, but most Ivy applicants these days have amazing grades in every class. I also took no AP Science or AP Foreign Language Classes, although I don't think that will be a problem. </p>
<p>Thanks a bunch for tips on essay contests and such; that really helped!</p>
<p>Your post made me feel good about my chances, and I think I am going to apply ED.</p>