How do I stack up?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>So, I was wondering like what else should I do to improve the chances for Cornell other than my really bad SAT scores which i expect to improve</p>

<p>Race: Chinese
Gender: Male
Country: Singapore, but studying overseas
School Type: Private International, Scholarship admission only (not that posh, just to give everyone a chance thats all, but it does sound good i think)
Legacy: None</p>

<p>IB Grades:
Economics: 7
Chemistry:6
Maths: 7
Biology: 7
English: 5
Italian Ab Initio: 5</p>

<p>Total: 37/38</p>

<p>Rank: None (school doesnt do that), although i would say i would be near the top/ upper average considering the courses i take in relation to the points that i have achieved</p>

<p>SAT 1's: 1960
M-780, 720
W-600,590
R-580, 670</p>

<p>Composite Score: 2050</p>

<p>SAT 2's</p>

<p>Chinese: 780 (fluke with listening)
Math 2: 780</p>

<p>Extra-Curriculars:
Swimming, participated in national competitions in Singapore
NGO, Vice-President of NGO that operates out of school, its student set-up
Scouts (national and International representation at grades 8,9,10)
Internship at the government ministry where i helped out with alot of big events</p>

<p>Volunteerism:
over 200 hours of community service at grades 9,10
consistent volunteering for grade 11 (it should amount to alot!)</p>

<p>Summer:
Internship at Government, Turned down a internship at a Standard Chartered because it coincided with the Government internship, teaching a student in maths, various conferences on world economics and foreign policies during internship</p>

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<p>bump please?</p>

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<p>i think it will be hard since you are chinese male.</p>

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<p>May be difficult, considering you’re an international asian male. Your ECs look very strong, but are let down by your SATs. However, as you have said, they need to be improved. It also depends on what school you’re applying to, your essays, teacher recs etc. Also, GPA or grades may also be helpful.</p>

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<p>You didn’t even say what you’re going to study! xD</p>

<p>That’s the most important thing - considering you don’t have much range in ECAs (only volunteering :P) it’d be nice to know what you’re going to do at Cornell.</p>

<p>For example I’m applying as a Music major at CAS, and my ECAs all revolve around theatre and music (I’m leading almost every performing arts club in school), my essays also are about the music I love.</p>

<p>I think scores and just scores and volunteering just means you’re a caring person, but academically, what turns you on?</p>