Need some hardcore honesty....Cornell chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>After looking through lots of great schools, I'm applying early decision to Cornell :). I would love to get into ILR or their premed program. This is what I'm currently working with</p>

<p>SAT- 2320 in a single setting (750 Reading, 790 Math, 780 Writing)
SAT II- 760-Bio E, 770- Math 2, 750- U.S History
ACT- 35 Composite (36 English, 35 Math, 34 Reading, 36 Science)
AP- 5's- US History, Language and Composition, World History
4's- Biology, Calc AB
3's- Calc BC
PSAT- 221</p>

<p>GPA (3.5 Unweighted, 4.2 weighted) Low I know ;( (This is what truly worries me about my application)</p>

<p>I have also taken several courses through Cornell University Summer College obtaining a College transcript GPA of 4.3</p>

<p>The Debate professor there, Sam Nelson, really liked me, wrote one of my Letters of Recommendation, and said he would guarantee a spot on the debate team if I made it in.</p>

<p>I take a very competitive schedule, especially compared to my local peers, with my current year line up including AP Stat, AP Literature, AP Spanish, AP Psych, AP Govt. and Politics, and AP Chem</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars</p>

<p>Supervising Coordinator for Volunteer Program at Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit (Methodist Hospital) (~1000 hours)
Job Shadowing at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Various Bio labs at my local college
Organic Chemistry through MIT Courseware
Team Captain for Varsity Debate Team (placed 6th in state at Public Forum)
Policy Debate and British Parliamentary debate (Cornell)
National Honor Society
State Track (Discus, No medal)
Nebraska Boys State (2014 Speaker of House)
Various Internships (Loyd's of London local branch here)
National Merit Semi Finalist
Student Ambassador Republican Party of Nebraska</p>

<p>I come from a relatively small town in Nebraska, and I'm just trying to make myself stand out. It may be worth mentioning I can pay for my college in full, no need for scholarships (although they are nice). I also may or may not be a legacy there seeing as I have a sister currently attending there as a junior.</p>

<p>Many thanks for the help guys!</p>

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<p>Cornell’s a reach for everybody, but you’re definitely a competitive applicant with those test scores and EC’s. I’d say 35% and 50% ED, assuming your essays and rec letters are excellent. </p>

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<p>very decent chance. @nickchan1‌ chance me please
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<p>I think that you will probably be admitted ED to Cornell. Be sure to use a lot of specific details in your “Why Cornell?” essay.</p>

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<p>You have a decent shot. However you need to explain the low GPA. Is there a particular reason for this (illness, immaturity, death in family, etc)? This needs to be addressed in some way otherwise your application will get tossed.</p>

<p>Good luck</p>

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<p>A miracle</p>