How important are extra-curiculars?

<p>I immigrated to the U.S. recently and just finished Grade 10 at my High School. I'm going to be a junior next semester and wanted to graduate early. Is it possible that Cornell will accept me if I graduate early (Althought I don't plan on doing so)? Another issue that arises is the fact that my parents plan on moving me to a better school district as they buy a house (will this create problems in my finishing my last two years of school)
Also, I have gained knowledge of the importance of extra-curiculars for admission to schools like Cornell. Until now I have only participated in the Math Team and Peer Tutoring/ I did some community service before i came to the U.S. but am unable to get the proper documentation to prove it. Since I've only got 2 years of school left please recommend any possible activites to take part in (which would look good on my application).</p>

<p>Till nowhigh school has been easy i've taken all honors courses possible and have gotten straight A's. My current GPA stands somewhere in the 4.5 area. And I did well on my PSAT but not very good on the PLAN test.
What are my chances of being admitted to Cornell?
If you are attending and feel that they are very bleak then do let me know and also colleges that I can apply to.</p>

<p>P.S. I'm not brilliant in music or anything. I just manage to get straight A's.
So I beseech you to please answer my question after reading it. (even if you answer it partially)</p>

<p>Cornell I think you can still get in with so-so EC's as long as your scores are good enough. I got into Cornell RD with only a handful of volunteer hours and journalism as my EC's. That's it. I did have a 3.98 UW at a top public school with 1550, 800, 800, 780 SAT scores and 5's on all AP's.</p>

<p>I was rejected at a few more selective schools though, presumably because of the lack of EC's.</p>

<p>some majors usually stress more on EC's more than other majors. and it also depends what your EC's are and how applicable they are to your major. Why should say, the engineering department care that you are part of the bowling club? basically, your EC's should tell them about you, and should convey how your involvement with those EC's will benefit Cornell. Also, EC's aren't necessarily a criteria for acceptance. I know a lot of people who have been accepted to Cornell, and other Ivy league schools not because they had great EC's, but more for their talent, skill etc. But of course, EC can show your strengths and interests but is only one way to do so. I guess it all depends</p>

<p>If you're applying to one of the specialized schools or majors, such as hotel administration, Cornell wants to see that you have done something that's at least vaguely related to that field. It could be a job, or volunteer work, or a school activity that's in some way related to your planned field of study. Cornell doesn't want students signing up for specialized majors without having some clue about what they're getting into.</p>

<p>If you're applying to Arts and Sciences, any extracurriculars will do. Just join a couple of clubs that interest you or get a part-time job. And don't worry about documenting your community service in your former country. You don't have to prove it; you just describe what you did on your application.</p>