How are my chances for Cornell ED?

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<p>Chance me for Cornell ED
SAT: 710 math and 640 reading (Cornell doesnt look at writing at all) 1350 out of 1600
GPA: 97.63 weighted, rank is in to 10%
2 years of advanced english, 6 years of advanced math, 5 years of advanced science, 1 year of advanced social studies, 1 year of advanced foreign language
EC's:
Basketball-12 hours/week, 16 weeks/year, Grades 9-12, Captain Grade 9
Soccer-10 hours/week, 12 weeks/year, Grades 9-12
Part Time Job at a Restaurant- 15 hours/week, Full Year,Grade 12
Part Time Job at McDonald's-10 hours/week, Full Year, Grade 11
Mock Trial Preparations/Debate-5 hours/week, 40 weeks/year, Grades 10-12
International Club-1 hour/week, 40 weeks/year, Grades 10-12
Italian Club-1 hour/week, 40 weeks/year, Grades 10-12
Destination Imagination- 2 hours/week, 40 weeks/year, Grades 9-10
Volunteer Camp Counselor-40 hours/week, 8 weeks/year, Grade 9
Volunteer Soccer Coach-10 hours/week, 12 weeks/year, Grade 11
School Newspaper Sports Writer-2 hours/week, 40 weeks/year, Grades 9-12
Hooks:
Primary Legacy-Dad attended Cornell
From New York and applying to ILR which receives state funding</p>

<p>What do you think my chances are?</p>

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<p>Low reach because your SAT isn’t exactly ivy material, but then again Cornell is the least selective out of the league. Your EC’s are great and hopefully they will compensate for the SAT. Btw, where did you hear that Cornell doesn’t care about writing? Just curious :slight_smile: Best of luck</p>

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<p>They told us that when I went on a tour there. They said that their own research shows that the writing score doesn’t matter, basically. You don’t think the legacy will up my chances, although I know you’re not supposed to overplay the legacy. Thanks for your help!!!</p>

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<p>I’d say like 50% chance because you’re in-state and applying to ILR with legacy, but I don’t really see how your ECs are a fit for that school.</p>

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<p>I’d say 51%, going just over the mark because of the extra legacy points that ivies like to add in. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Correct me if I’m wrong, but shouldn’t you have found out by now?</p>

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<p>^Pretty sure that decisions come out tomorrow (well, it’s past 12, so today), at 5pm. And OP - I agree with everyone else, your SAT is a little low, but extensive ECs and legacy can make up for it. Can’t wait to hear your decision. I’m applying RD myself.</p>