I want to go to Cornell ED - Do I have a chance?

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<p>Hello - </p>

<p>I'm currently in my high school year at an all boys catholic college prep school. I have taken as many AP and College Courses possible at my school. I am also the most advanced math student as I am doing a self study course for Calculus BC - I am the only one in the class. My school does not report class rank but if I had to guess I'd be in the top 25 to 20 out of 190 students. I am applying to both the College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences.</p>

<p>Family History: Parents immigrated as refugees from Georgia when my mother was pregnant with me. I am a first generation college student in the states.</p>

<p>This list includes some of the courses I will be taking in Senior year, as well as clubs I will attending/creating. </p>

<p>GPA: 95.28%</p>

<p>SATs:
-Reading: 630
-Math: 760
-Writing: 660 </p>

<p>SAT II:
-Math 2: 740
-Chemistry: 740</p>

<p>ACT:
-Composite: 32
-Math: 35
-English: 29
-Science: 30</p>

<p>Course Load:
-AP/College COurses: Chemistry, Calculus AB and BC, Physics, European History, Religion (Will Challenge AP Psych), Challenged AP English
-Honors: English, Spanish
-Extras: Psychology, Public Speaking, Digital Art, Art Appreciation, Guitar, Cooking Classes at the Institute of Culinary Education(ICE) (NYC)
-Extra Summer Classes: Pre-Calculus, Government, Health, Economics</p>

<p>AP Exam Grades:
-Chem - 5
-Calc AB - 5
-English Comp - 4 (Challenged the exam -- will retake in senior year).</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities (x Years) :
-Freshman Football
-JV Volleyball
-Ski Club x4
-Philosophy Club x4
-Math Club - Sophomore + Senior Year
-Food Basket x4 -- Food donation Volunteer Club -- Leadership position senior year
-Morning Announcements x4 -- Experience with video technology including green screen effects, and audio mixing, Founders and Tech Director
-Founder - Computer Club -- Senior year, President/Founder
-Ripples of Hope Student Leader x2 -- Managed video taping for a lecture series grounded on human rights, also MC for the spring lecture.
-SJCI Rocks -- Student Managed Charity Concert -- Filming, photography, and lighting.
-Tutoring in Math and Science x2</p>

<p>Awards:
National Honors Society
AP Scholars Award
Blackbelt in Tae-Kwon-Do</p>

<p>Volunteering:
80 Hours of Community Service branching from helping the elderly, and orphans, as well as managing events, and restoring buildings for the poor through Habitat for Humanity.
30-40 Hours Tutoring in Math and Science</p>

<p>Interests:
-Film
-Science
-Mathematics
-Computer Technologies
-Business
-Psychology</p>

<p>Internships and Jobs:
-Internship with Tradeware LLC -- Freshman/Sophomore summer
-Internship with the National Veteran's Foundation -- Junior/Senior summer
-Job with NetConference -- Junior/Senior summer -- Quality Assurance
-Job with eFusjon (An online manufacturing company) -- Sophomore/Junior Summer + Part of school year -- Online Technical Representative.</p>

<p>Any guidance would be helpful. Cornell is my top choice and I'm really hoping to get in. I am also planning on retaking my ACTs to hopefully get a higher composite.</p>

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<p>When you say you’re applying to BOTH engineering and A&S, is engineering your primary choice?
Anyway, if engineering is your primary choice then I’d say you have a pretty solid chance of getting in. The only things on the weak side are you scores on reading and writing of the SAT, but they won’t be as important if you’re applying to be an engineer. If A&S is your primary choice, then I’d try to get those scores up.
Naturally, applying ED helps your chances too. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you! The College of Engineering is my first choice with the College of Arts and Sciences as my secondary choice. I’m hoping to submit my ACT’s mainly as they are better than my SATs - I think. </p>

<p>Is there anything else I should work on before I apply to Cornell to boost my resume within reason? I would have done an engineering internship however there aren’t any in the area especially with the economy the way it is no one needs extra people - at least in my area.</p>

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<p>Small bump - Any other opinions as to my chances?</p>

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<p>While I would say your SAT score is relatively low for College of Engineering, your ECs definitely make up for it. I think you have a decent shot if you write good essays. </p>

<p>Chance me back por favor? : )</p>

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