Is it even worth applying?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I just found out what my final gpa is for fr-jr years and it's bad. 90.35 WEIGHTED. I did have circumstances to cause this but I'm not sure if cornell will buy it. I get extra time for tests and whatnot but didn't get it till the middle of my sophomore year. This can be seen in my gpas: 87 for gr 9-10 and 95 for 11. My school doesn't calculate unweighted or 4.0 scale GPA so I can't tell you what that is. I've taken two APs: chem and macro/micro econ. 5 on chem dont know econ yet. next year I'm taking 4 APs: envirosci, compsci, physics b and calc AB. My guidance counselor is gonna do a good job describing my situation and also say I'm the best student she's had in 29 years so that might help me but when I saw what my gpa was i lost all hope.</p>

<p>Other stats-
SAT (superscore) 750 M 760 CR 800 W
SAT 2 790 Math 2 800 Bio
ECs: four years varsity XC winter and spring track, captain of cross country for 11 and 12 probably track capt this year as well. Also I do lots of volunteering</p>

<p>I want to ED Engineering but is that even realistic for me anymore? anyone with any experience with this kind of thing would be really really helpful</p>

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<p>Your test scores are very strong. Go for it! You don’t have much to lose applying Ed if Cornell is your number 1 choice and you can afford it financially or expect enough aid. If your guidance counselor explains your situation well and you get excellent recommendations then you still should have a shot at Cornell Ed.</p>

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<p>Relax, you have just as good a shot as everyone else(:</p>

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<p>You might have a chance at ED, though yes, your grades are going to really hurt you because they matter as much as scores if not more.</p>