Help; Impact of lower GPA on chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I was wondering how much a low GPA will negatively impact my college application...
I know that the secondary school record is held of very high importance in the application process but will this weigh me down so much that I will not even be considered for most top schools?</p>

<p>GPA: 3.7 UW
ACT: 35
SAT: Retaking; around 2200+</p>

<p>Very involved in school, leadership positions in 2 clubs, huge activities resume.
Musician; winner of large local/state/regional/international competitions, huge music resume.</p>

<p>GPA was affected because I took mainly as many AP courses as possible and tested out to take APs sophomore year and such that usually are offered junior year. 7 APs total by the end of junior year... but I probably shouldn't have done it since the workload was insane and I got a few too many B's. </p>

<p>Will my low GPA affect my chances a lot - should I even think about applying to Cornell anymore?</p>

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<p>your GPA isn’t that low, espectially given the rigour of your schedule. You have a good shot. And don’t bother retaking the SAT with your ACT score.</p>

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<p>Cornell really looks at the overall quality of a student. GPA is important, but it is the combination of many factors that decide if you are admitted. Also, Cornell is famliar with the different high schools. If your GPA is a bit lower because you go to a challenging high school or take difficult courses Cornell understands that. However, just remember there is no perfect formula to be admitted into the university. Just do your best!</p>

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<p>Thanks very much! :)</p>