My Chances ED?

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<p>Hi, I'm a current high school junior at at one of the top public high schools in my state. About one kid each year gets accepted into Cornell. Cornell is my first choice and i was wondering what my chances would be Early Decision?</p>

<p>Grades:
Freshman Year:
Honors Bio A-
Honors Geometry B+
Honors English B+
World History (There is no honors freshman year) A-
Spanish 2 A-
Orchestra A
2 Computer Classes A and A-
Gym/Health A
Sophomore:
Honors Chem A
Honors Algebra 2 A+
Honors US History A
Honors English B+
Spanish 3 A+
2 Business Classes Both As
Orchestra A
Gym/Health A
Junior: (My grades through the first three quarters)
AP Chem A+
AP Bio A
AP US History A
AP English Lit B
Honors Pre-calc A+
Spanish 4 A
Orchestra A
Gym/Health A</p>

<p>This is pretty much the most rigorous course schedule for my school because you basically cannot take APs until junior year. My freshman year grades were bad, but they've improved.
Unweighted GPA:3.83ish</p>

<p>Test Scores:
SAT: 740 CR, 650 Math, 740 W (11 essay)
2nd time 690 CR, 710 Math, 690 W (10 essay)</p>

<p>I'm going to try to take it again before the end of the year. Does Cornell superscore?</p>

<p>Sat II: Chemistry 720 (took it sophomore year) Going to take three more this year</p>

<p>ECs:
Varsity Swimming
JV Tennis
NHS
Science League
Certified Lifeguard, CPR+AED, and First Aid
Have played violin since 3rd grade, have been 4th and 6th chair first violin this year
Have taken summer classes in science at nearby private school: 2 As
National Spanish Honors Society
Tutoring in school program
Volunteer to help autistic kids play sports
Going to attend National Youth Leadership Conference on Medicine this summer
couple more things but these are mostly it</p>

<p>Also, my uncle, aunt, and cousin have attended Cornell for their undergraduate degrees. I know this does not qualify me as legacy, but perhaps it will help me to show that Cornell is a great fit for me?</p>

<p>So what do you guys think? Please leave suggestions on what I can improve; I really love Cornell.</p>

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<p>I forgot to mention, I am really interested in the sciences and possibly pre-med.</p>

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<p>I also wanted to say I am interested in applying to the College of Arts and Sciences.</p>

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<p>You seem pretty well rounded and your stats are fine. I’d say Low reach because you never really know with ivy leagues. I’ve seen people rejected from Cornell but accepted to Harvard.</p>

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<p>From what I remember, Cornell doesn’t consider the writing portion of the SAT. </p>

<p>Other than that, your ECs look pretty good, especially the two sports and Science League. National Youth Conference actually doesn’t help your application, but I’ve heard it’s fun. In fact, your ECs look much more impressive than mine.</p>

<p>Cornell looks a lot at “fit”. They like motivated students interested in exploring their interests. They like proactive people. They also like diversity- both ethnicity (are you Hispanic?) and personality. I think you’ve got a pretty good chance, just raise your SAT scores a bit and perhaps try the ACT. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks to both of you for the replies. Regarding my ethnicity, I am half asian and half caucasian. I actually already took the ACT, but I didn’t prep at all and ended up with a 31. I got a 34 math 32 english 29 science and 27 reading. Do you guys think I should submit this as well? Thanks again.</p>

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<p>You have a fair chance at early in Cornell, depending on how you place relative to your peers in your school in terms of grades. GL</p>

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<p>My school doesn’t rank but I’m probably in the top 5%.</p>