<p>To be blunt, a 23 ACT and 1500 SAT will not cut it for Cornell, even early decision. It is simply too low. But not attending Cornell isn’t nearly the end of the world. If you work very hard at a state school and achieve a high GPA, then Cornell may be an option for you for graduate school. Remember: Undergraduate school matters extremely little compared to graduate school when applying for a job.</p>