Is it worth applying?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I have this itch to just apply to Cornell and see what happens. It would've been a reach school if I applied the day admissions opened so is there even a point attempting now?
Here are my stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.87 (will raise based on this semester's grades to hopefully 3.9)
85th-ish percentile in my class of about 180 kids (might be a little higher)
I have received all As last year year. I was a bit of a slacker freshmen and sophomore years.</p>

<p>APs:
Calc AB
AP english 12
AP physics C
Ap government
Currently dual enrolled taking Calculus II</p>

<p>ACT: 30</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Varsity hockey 2 years
Avid snowboarder - all throughout high school
NHS
I also participated in a peer mentoring program where i helped a special needs kid with his classwork for a semester in my civics/economics class while i was a freshmen.
I have worked 2 summers 30-40 hours a week at a bakery making pastries
Also had a job painting house working a little less hours than past jobs.
I also play an instrument.</p>

<p>I have about 60ish service hours so nothing significant.</p>

<p>My Common App essay is pretty good (at least I like to think so).</p>

<p>It wouldn't be a heart breaker to not get accepted, but if I did, then it would be a big consideration for me. By the way I would be applying for physics.</p>

<p>So what do you guys think?<br>
Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>I would honestly say save the $100 and time and devote it elsewhere. Anyways if you have free time and don’t care about the money, then go for it. Nothing to lose. You also need SAT2’s for CAS. You’ll need a good “hook” and some exceptional essays though. Best of luck</p>

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<p>It is a reach but if you give it your best, you will have satisfaction of trying.</p>

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<p><a href=“Is it worth a shot? (chances ED to CALS) - Cornell University - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/cornell-university/1398713-is-it-worth-a-shot-chances-ed-to-cals.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>example of smeone who didn’t bother listening to what others said.</p>

<p>Go ahead and try for it. don’t tell anyone discourage u if u are really considering the school. </p>

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<p>Ohhh well if I have to take more standardized test I don’t see the value in applying… I’m totally standardized tested out after taking the ACT 4 times haha.</p>

<p>Thanks for your input guys!</p>