Nys resident - chance me please!

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<p>I'm debating on whether I should ED to Cornell CALS Applied Economics Mangagement or College of Human Ecology Policy Analysis and Management. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 92.75 (unweighted)
ACT: 33 (34 English, 33 Math, 32 Reading, 31 Science)
SAT IIs - Chemistry 760, Math2 score didn't come out yet but it's probably 770-800, Physics score didn't come out yet either but it's probably 750+
APs:
Juniors Year - AP Biology - 4; AP United States History - 4
Senior Year - AP Micro/Macroeconomics, AP Physics B, AP English Literature, AP Calculus AB, not an AP but it's a college class (Linear Algebra & Differential Equations)
**Do APs really matter if they're not a 5? Would it affect me since I don't need to list it on my Common App?</p>

<p>Extracirriculars:
- Senior Intern Leader at American Cancer Society (4 years) - National recognition Pacesetter for the past 3 years (fundraising more than $2500 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer) over 800+ volunteer hours</p>

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<li><p>Founder and President of American Cancer Society at my school</p></li>
<li><p>Treasurer of the Asian Cultural Club </p></li>
<li><p>Teller at a Currency Exchange Place junior year</p></li>
<li><p>Teacher's Assistant @ an academy since sophomore year</p></li>
<li><p>Cross Country & Track</p></li>
<li><p>ARISTA</p></li>
<li><p>Junior Achievement of NY - Semiquarter Finalist</p></li>
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<p>Recommendations:
Asking my AP Biology and English teacher who I both think will be writing an extremely strong letter for me.</p>

<p><strong>Would I be better off ED-ing to CALS or HE? Feel free to ask me any other questions in order to get a more accurate understanding of my stats/what I do.</strong></p>

<p>THANK YOU EVERYONE!</p>

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<p>I’d say you have a decent chance. Your GPA is good, but not great. Your schedule seems rigorous enough. 33 ACT is very good, I believe it’s around the 55-65th percentile for Cornell acceptees (75th Percentile is 34) and your SAT IIs are good, however they have minimal impact in admissions.</p>

<p>As for your extracurriculars, I’m not sure how well your activity with CAncer societies will stand, although it comes off as very dedicated and 800 is certainly a lot of hours.</p>

<p>About a 50% chance Early decision, maybe a bit less or more.</p>

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<p>Admit rate for CHE is approx. double that of CAS. I don’t know if individual majors within the college have a significantly lower admit rate.</p>

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<p>Would I be better off applying to CALS or HE?</p>

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<p>It’s easier to get into PAM over AEM because AEM is a very selective program within CALS (so CALS official acceptance rate is not equal to AEM’s).</p>

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<p>@modelgeek282 - Do you think I should apply to PAM instead? My stats aren’t HIGH like others but I guess it’s above average. What do you think?</p>

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<p>from what i’ve heard AEM in CALS tends to be more competitive than something like PAM in HE. gpa MIGHT be low for AEM. something that CALS literature says a lot is that they want to see someone whose ec’s are truly geared towards the major he/she is applying to</p>

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<p>AEM is harder to get into than PAM. That said, both are relatively easy majors to complete. As always, I advise you to apply to whichever program fits you the best. PAM and AEM are fairly different programs.</p>