<p>Hi, I know this community is sick of these "what are my chances of.." questions, but I just really need to know where I stand. Plus, I don't want to waste money on an application if it's hopeless...I'm currently a senior in high school and I was wondering whether I can meet the standards of getting accepted into Cornell Dyson.
About me:</p>
<p>ACT Composite: 30
English: 34
Reading: 33
Math: 25 YIKES!!
Science: 26 Jesus...
I am taking the ACT again and I'm aiming for a 32-34.</p>
<p>GPA since Junior year: 3.7 weighted... Very low for Cornell</p>
<p>Senior Schedule
AP Gov
AP Environmental
English 12 Regents
Pre Calculus Honors
Physics Regents</p>
<p>Class Rank: Top half
I really fooled around for most of high school...</p>
<p>Sports
Varsity Track and Field (Spring) Grades 9-12
Varsity Track Winter- Grade 12
Varsity Cross Country: Grades 12</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Art Club
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
School Newspaper: I am the head illustrator
Portfolio building class Grades 9-11
BAE Women in Technology- first running program at this establishment 2013
New York State Summer School for the Arts at SUNY Fredonia 2011 the summer before my sophomore year.</p>
<p>Volunteer Work:
- Lead Art Therapist at a nursing home (main) 90+ Hours, still counting
- various other one time opportunities that I am not going to mention</p>
<p>Work
- Bakery chain cashier/associate- recently got hired just this year.
- Tutor my peers for ACT englsih/ reading</p>
<p>Awards
- PTA Reflections 1st place winner
- Was featured in my community newspaper for winning the PTA Reflections of 2012</p>
<p>Ethnicity: Asian American
State: NY
Strengths:
- Art supplement will be submitted
Weaknesses
- did not start my own business like other applicants, so it seems :(
- Low GPA
- Would only have 2 AP's on my entire transcript</p>
<p>I feel like I do not even have any shot of getting accepted. It would be a miracle! But I could write a strong essay based on my experience of living out of the country for 2 years, embracing my culture, and having many travel opportunities. </p>
<p>Am I worthy of getting accepted into this program? I know that I can really give my best. I recently "woke up" and I now realize that it's school work is so important for my future. </p>
<p>If I have a smidgen of a chance of getting accepted, please let me know and tell me how I can improve! If not, are there any suggestions for another school that has a prestigious program like this? If I apply to Cornell in general, not this program, would I be accepted?</p>
<p>PS: My dad got his masters from UPenn Wharton...if that should help.</p>
<p>Thank You for your time and response!</p>