I need to know what I need to do to improve my chances for Cornell

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Currently a junior...my ceiling is MIT but I wouldn't mind Cornell University.
Want to be an aerospace engineer/astrophysicist</p>

<p>Grades:
GPA (weighted): 4.537 (as of end of sophmore year)
(unweighted): 4.0 (as of end of sophmore year)
PSAT: 191 :(
AP Classes taken: AP Calc. AB (5)
taking: AP Lang. & Comp., AP Calc. BC, AP US History, AP Biology</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Community service through Key Club + Interact Club
Math Club
Physics Club
Academic Challenge
Future Medical Leaders of America (even though I'm going into engineering I am in the club
because we will be entering many science competitions)
NHS
NEHS
Math Honor Society
Science Honor Society
Foreign Language Honor Society</p>

<p>Leadership:
Not yet..... :(</p>

<p>Awards:
Valedictorian (1 out of 230 something)
Finalist in 2013 Central New Jersey Brain Bee (neuroscience competition)</p>

<p>Work experience:
Calculus tutor</p>

<p>I'm looking for an internship that will not require pay in the NY area or local (NJ) area for science/engineering, please any suggestions/links</p>

<p>PS: I am Indian, but I was wondering if the fact that neither of my parents have finished high school (both left at 16) would make my application look better</p>

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<p>leadership positions matter, run for SGA or start a club that shows great leadership. You have the scores like everyone that applies so you gotta stand out in essays definitely. you still have time so GOOD luck !!</p>

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<p>I agree with Charlize, and you should also really study for the SATs and ACTs to make those a strength of your application. Also, in regards to the parent education thing- yes, that will help, especially if you’re a first generation college student.</p>

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<p>“I wouldn’t mind Cornell.” LOL</p>

<p>Get a 2350 or a 35.</p>