***Offical Class of 2019 ED Results ONLY***

[Connor2019]

<p>Rejected</p>

<p>CHE</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown):
ACT (breakdown): 34 single sitting (E:33, M:35, R:34, S:34 W:9)
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.75
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 20/200
AP (place score in parenthesis): Didn’t send any
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: 5 AP’s and a required religion course.
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): 3 leadership positions. I’m not going into detail to protect my confidentiality, but I would say my ECs were great. I also think they showed fit with the major I applied to.
Job/Work Experience: summer job
Volunteer/Community service: yes
Summer Activities: job
Essays: I would give my common app essay was a 9/10. I’m very proud of it. Hopefully other colleges feel the same way about it that I do haha. Supplement maybe a 6/10. It wasn’t that beautifully written but I thought it gave cohesive information and demonstrated fit. But I was rejected, so it probably wasn’t that good haha.
Teacher Recommendation: Great (saw one)
Counselor Rec: probably good
Additional Rec:
Interview: went well
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: no
Intended Major: PAM
State (if domestic applicant) in New England (Not further specifying for confidentiality. Message me if interested for some reason.)
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: private. 800 kids.
Ethnicity:
Gender: M
Income Bracket: I do not see how it matters. But enough that I did not apply for financial aid.
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): No</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths: ACTs are above average I guess, which makes them good considering this was for Cornell. I personally think my ECs and essays were great.
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: I tried to demonstrate fit with the program I applied to. But I did not try to make any “hooks” as this question asks.
Weaknesses: GPA. It’s not awful, but it’s probably low for Cornell.
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Probably my GPA. There’s really nothing interesting for me to say. I’m just posting this because I read a lot of results threads before applying so it’s only right for me to contribute so others get that same chance.
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Haven’t heard back from anywhere else yet. I’m sure I’ll be accepted somewhere I like though!
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: This was a silly question when I read it on last year’s results thread. And it still is. Especially to end the entire post… Especially for those of us rejected… haha anyways, good luck to all future applicants. And congratulations to all those accepted. </p>

[jmepyo0805]

<p>Pick one:
Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>CAS</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 1600/1600 - single sitting
ACT (breakdown):
SAT II: Math 2C - 750, US History - 770
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):
I transferred to a different school in 10th grade and my school calculates GPA differently.
I had all As (above 90) except for AP Bio (took it in 11th grade and got an 84).
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Probably Top 15%?
AP (place score in parenthesis):
Chem (4) World (4) Bio (3) BC Calc (5) US (4) Psych
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load:
Spanish III, AP Lang, AP Stat, AP Micro/Macro, AP Physics I, AP Euro
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
Received 4 school related awards. But nothing huge.
In every single honor society at school except for comp sci
Won National History Day county competition
AP Scholar Distinction</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Korean Club (President), Math Honor Society (VP), A Service Organization Outside of School (President), Science Olympiad (Captain), County Youth Leadership Program, Drama Production (Staff), and some others that I didn’t put.
Job/Work Experience: Interned with two magazines over two summers
Volunteer/Community service: My Service Organization
Summer Activities: Interned, volunteered, and attended JSA summer camp (this yr)
Essays:
Common App: 9/10, Why Cornell: 9/10
Teacher Recommendation: IDK
Counselor Rec: IDK
Additional Rec: Great
Interview: Didn’t have
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Government
State (if domestic applicant):
Country (if international applicant): From Korea, but I live in Ga
School Type: Independent Private Day
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: F
Income Bracket:
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):</p>

<p>Reflection
I am so happy</p>

<p>Strengths: SAT Score, Essays?
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:
I tried to emphasize my interest in history and international politics in my essays since my other activities make me look mathy and sciency.
Weaknesses: GPA, AP Scores, EC, Asian, International Applicant </p>

<p>Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Essays, my deep interest in Cornell, SAT
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected:
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:
Hard to explain, but my essays connected my interest, myself, and Cornell really well.</p>

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[endlesscycle]

<p>Decision: Rejected</p>

<p>Objective: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 1950 (CR 580 M 800 W 570), my first SAT though
ACT (breakdown): 31 (English 30, Math 36, Reading 25, Science 31)
SAT II: 800 (Math Level 2), 780 (Physics)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0/4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
AP (place score in parenthesis): calculus bc 5, physics 5
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Chem, AP Stats, APES, AP World History, Contemporary Lit, Tech theater, culinary arts
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): only school awards…</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Job/Work Experience: Freshman class president and club commissioner; founder of school magazine; secretary in MUN; Interned at parent’s company every summer; private math tutor; part-time fan fiction writer (does that count); publicity and marketing crew in theater
Volunteer/Community service: 75 hours per year at local hospital lab
Summer Activities: N/A
Essays: talking about my family’s immigration changed me a lot
Teacher Recommendation: Pretty good.
Counselor Rec: Don’t know
Additional Rec:
Interview:
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: no
Intended Major: AEM
State (if domestic applicant): California
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: female
Income Bracket: middle class
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): </p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths: my fit into AEM, talking about environmental business
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:
Weaknesses: low ACT, ECs??
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: ethnicity? low scores? I HAVE NO IDEA
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected:
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:</p>

[Kemri786]

<p>Decision: Deferred
College of Human Ecology - Policy Analysis and Management</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): Did not submit
ACT (breakdown): 34 (35 E 36 R 32 M 34 S)
SAT II: N/A
Unweighted GPA (out of 100): 3.78 UW 4.61 W
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 19/381
AP (place score in parenthesis): 7 AP’s (two 3s one 5 rest 4)
IB (place score in parenthesis): None
Senior Year Course Load: 5 AP’s, One post-AP, one G/T
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Various debate awards, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Commended Scholar, Various Tennis Awards</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Four NHS’s, Travel Varsity Debate Team (4 Years), Travel Tennis Team, Varsity Tennis (4 Years), Science Olympiad, MESA, Delta Scholars, Various student county leadership groups, Model UN
Leadership positions in NHSs, Debate, and outside groups
Job/Work Experience: Summer Internship with Save the Children, Internship with Surgeon, Internship with Pediatrician
Volunteer/Community service: 100+ hours
Summer Activities: Debate Camp, Internship
Essays: CommonApp: 7/10, Cornell: 9/10
Teacher Recommendation: Teacher 1: 7/10, Teacher 2: 8/10
Counselor Rec: 10/10
Additional Rec: None
Interview: Was over two hours, went so well</p>

<p>Other:</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: PAM
State (if domestic applicant):
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Indian
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: $150,000+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none</p>

<p>Reflection:</p>

<p>Strengths: Activities pertaining to my major, ACT
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Love for analyzing policy and the various impacts of different policies
Weaknesses: GPA, not that many leadership positions
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: No idea
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Nothing yet
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: I love love love Cornell…</p>

[skylerr1]

<p>Decision: Accepted CAS
Objective: </p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 2240 (720W/800R/720M)
ACT (breakdown): N/A
SAT II: 800 US History 740 Math II
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.80
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
AP (place score in parenthesis): Physics B (4) US History (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Comparative Government, AP Calc AB, AP Economics (micro and macro), AP Chinese, AP Lit
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): N/A</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): not really, I did start a non-profit with some friends that became pretty successful though.
Job/Work Experience: Internship in Shanghai consulting on Shanghai Disneyland
Volunteer/Community service: My non profit work
Summer Activities: Shanghai Internship
Essays: Really good in my opinion
Teacher Recommendation: I love those teachers, I’m sure they were excellent
Counselor Rec: Probably really good
Additional Rec: None
Interview: Yes, but I don’t think it was a fit interview</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Economics
State (if domestic applicant): California
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Private, really good one.
Ethnicity: Asian/White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: >$250,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): dunno, gay? maybe? dunno. probably not.
Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths:
I said that I’m a really nice guy, maybe they saw it in my essays? I’m very active in project 10, which helps counsel LGBT students at my school who are in need of an understanding ear. Also, my school usually gets about 60% of it’s ED applicants to Cornell accepted, so my chances were always decent. </p>

<p>Weaknesses:
Compared to most people, I really don’t do jack. No sports, not really any service time except the time spent on my non-profit (which is very considerable, about 4 hrs a week). I’m half-asian too, dunno if that’s a weakness either, but maybe.<br>
Why you think you were accepted: Cornell and my school share an excellent relationship, and I was good enough to take advantage of that fact.
Where else were you accepted: Nowhere yet, rescinding all other applications.
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: I think I came across as a very nice, friendly, thoughtful guy.</p>

[lgw1220]

<p>Pick one:
Decision: Accepted. CAS</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown):Didn’t take
ACT (breakdown): 30
SAT II: 710 History; 720 Literature
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Class doesn’t rank, but top 2%
AP (place score in parenthesis): APUSH (5); Micro (4); Lang (5); Gov (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP BC Calc; AP Lit; AP Physics; AP Chem; AP French;
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Speech Team; Captain; Top 10 in Radio Speaking in state; Three event competitor; NHS, Student Council, French Club; German Club, Mu Alpha Theta; National Forensics League;
Job/Work Experience: 2 years retail food service counter helper
Volunteer/Community service: Key Club, Peer Tutor, Salvation Army
Summer Activities: College Classes at UChicago
Essays: Excellent
Teacher Recommendation: Waived my FERPA so I didn’t see them but probably good. English and Physics teacher.
Counselor Rec: Didn’t see it, but she told me it was a good rec.
Additional Rec: My uncle is an alum so he wrote one for me. Didn’t see it.
Interview: Got contacted by an alum but he never got back to me about setting one up
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Linguistics
State (if domestic applicant): IL
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: under 100K
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths: Essays for sure. Probably the tipping point, no doubt
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Just being myself and letting my true voice come through
Weaknesses: ACT for sure
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I tried to make a cohesive application by tying my essays into my interests.
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected:
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: I’m sign language certified</p>

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[aeandaff]

<p>[aB][asize=4][acolor=#008000]Decision: Accepted[/color][/size]**</p>

<p>College of Engineering</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 2290 (750 CR 750 Math 790 Writing)
ACT (breakdown):
SAT II: 750, 800 (Math II) 690 (Biology)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.85
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
AP (place score in parenthesis): Calculus AB (5) AP Lit (4) AP Human (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis): None
Senior Year Course Load: AP Macroeconomics, AP Government, Physics, AP English Language, AP Statistics, AP French, Independent Study Fine Arts, Digital Design, World Language Peer Tutoring
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Merit Semifinalist, “Le Grand Concours” National French Award, AP Scholar, a bunch of art awards (statewide and regional, nothing national)</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
IUPUI Research Intern (co-author of research paper published in an international conference in Italy)
FIRST Robotics Team Programmer (State Champions, International Quarterfinalist, Regional Finalist, Industrial Design Award, etc.)
French Club Vice President (largest language club in Indiana)
Studio Artist for 12 years
Private tutor and school tutor
Local Chinese School/Church teacher
High school’s House of Representatives
A few smaller things</p>

<p>Job/Work Experience: None
Volunteer/Community service: A ton of tutoring and teaching for the community and peers
Summer Activities: Internship at IUPUI
Essays:
Common App - 10/10 About my inability to tell left from right due to being forced to switch handedness and also connected that to my blending of the arts and sciences (hard to explain…hehehe)
CoE essay - 8/10 Had humor and talked about my introduction to domestic robots. Did a good job of connecting what I wanted to pursue in comp sci with my personal childhood experience, but got more boring as it went on.</p>

<p>Teacher Recommendation: Pre-Calc and Calculus teacher - must have been very good. We’re pretty close and i did very well in his class despite struggling at first. Computer Science teacher - she likes me a lot and she is very active in promoting females in computer science, so I expect it was also very good. However, I did not see either of them.</p>

<p>Counselor Rec: Good - I visit her often and she’s very nice, but probably nothing super stellar
Additional Rec: From my internship professor/supervisor. Fairly general (we didn’t interact that often) but probably all good things. Most likely not very personal though.
Interview: None
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Computer Science
State (if domestic applicant): Indiana
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Large public, almost 5000 students.
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: $200,000+
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths: Upward trend in grades, very apparent love for computer science and art (a more rare combo), fairly good SAT I (at least nothing that would hurt me)
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: My dual passion for art and comp sci as well as my active tutoring around the community
Weaknesses: As a comp sci major, I should have better math. Freshman grades weren’t great (not sure how much they care).
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I had an upward trend for grades and a clear passion for computer science. As a female, that drive is somewhat rare so I think that, coupled with my essays, was why I was accepted. It really isn’t just about the numbers!
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Univ. Of Michigan, Purdue, withdrew all others
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: A female in comp sci with an early purpose and direction towards technology, a comp sci student with many art awards and an artistic background</p>

<p>Sidenote: You DO NOT have to have perfect stats to get in. People told me this, but I never believed it until I was accepted. I was and am by no means a perfect student or innately genius; I worked hard in high school with some success and some failure. Please never lose hope! With that said, also have low expectations so recovering from any rejection/deferral will be easier. Best of luck to you all! <3</p>

[Qwertyyippeeeee]

<p>[aB][asize=4][acolor=#008000]Decision: Accepted[/color][/size]**</p>

<p>College of Human Ecology</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): didn’t send
ACT (breakdown): 33 (34,35,35,29)
SAT II: didn’t send
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):
AP (place score in parenthesis): Government (5) Lang (5) World (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load:
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
competitive gymnastics for 8 years(24hr per week)
national honor societies
some other school clubs/tutoring
Job/Work Experience: none
Volunteer/Community service:
Summer Activities:
Essays: cornell sup was good, commonapp ok
Teacher Recommendation: good
Counselor Rec: probably good
Additional Rec: none</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: no
Intended Major: nutrition
State (if domestic applicant): MD
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none</p>

<p>Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:
Weaknesses:
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: cornell sup was good, GPA, ECs
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected:
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:</p>

[SweetIceTea]

<p>[aB][asize=4][acolor=#008000]Decision: Accepted[/color][/size]**</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown):
ACT (breakdown): 31
SAT II: triple 800 in Math I, Chemistry, and Literature
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.85
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): None
AP (place score in parenthesis): Chemistry (5), Calculus AB (5), APUSH (5), Lit (5), Physics (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): Taking 7 exams in May
Senior Year Course Load: IB Calculus II, IB Chemistry II, IB Biology II, IB Literature, IB History, and IB Economics
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar with Distinction and US Senate Youth Program </p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity baseball, varsity soccer, and swim team. Model UN (President), DECA (VP), and FLBA (VP)
Job/Work Experience: US Senate Page
Volunteer/Community service: Worked for a Senator, a cousin of my grandfather.
Summer Activities: Attended Harvard SSP
Essays: 10/10
Teacher Recommendation: 8/10
Counselor Rec: 9/10
Additional Rec: 10/10 Letter from the Senator
Interview: None
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: ILR
State (if domestic applicant): TX
Country (if international applicant): US
School Type: Boarding School
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: >750,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths: Essay, Connections, Grades, and EC
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Connections (my brothers swam at Yale and Hopkins. My grandfather went to UT Austin and donates over 250k each year. My father also went to UT Austin and then Yale Law. He now works on Capital Hill ) and Experience (I worked for the Senator over the past 4 years). Also spoke to the swim coach about walking on!
Weaknesses: Test Scores
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Connections and Sports
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: No where
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:</p>

[heart79912464565]

<p>Pick one:
Decision: Accepted
ARTS AND SCIENCES</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown) 640 w:750 r:760
ACT (breakdown) 29 r:36 s:30 w:34
SAT II:chem: 740 us: 730
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8? 93.12
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): none
AP (place score in parenthesis) 5 lang:4 chem:4
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP STAT AP lit AP bio AP Psch spanish preclac
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): jv and varsity tennis, piano, premed club, 2 research projects, one in India, one with a local US university
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service: local library and hospital. around 40 hrs
Summer Activities:tennis
Essays:
Teacher Recommendation:
Counselor Rec:
Additional Rec:
Interview: nope
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: nope
Intended Major: Biological sciences
State (if domestic applicant): NY
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: public
Ethnicity: asian
Gender: Female
Income Bracket:
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: research projects
Weaknesses:
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected:
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected:
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:</p>

<hr>

<p>Make sure to remove the ‘a’ after the rackets in the bold, size and color in your decision.</p>

<p>Good luck to all who are reading this!</p>

[gibs02983]

<p>Pick one:</p>

<p>Decision: Deferred</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown):
ACT (breakdown): Composite: 27 E28 M30 R 23 S 27 Essay 10
SAT II:
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 94/100 ~ 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): not ranked
AP (place score in parenthesis):
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Bio, AP Spanish 5, AP Calc BC, Science Research, English 12, Gov’t 12, Econ 12, Band
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Arion Award for Band, Honorable Mention in Science Competitions, All-County Oboist</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Tri-M Music Honor Society (VP), Shadow my Vet, Research Intern over the Summer, Spanish Club, Tennis, Tutor through NHS
Job/Work Experience: CIT for a day camp
Volunteer/Community service: Shadow a vet, volunteered for religious special needs children at a temple
Summer Activities: BU Summer Honors Program, Science Research Internship, CIT
Essays: About the Oboe and my desire to become a vet
Teacher Recommendation: English and Physics Teachers
Counselor Rec:amazing
Additional Rec: My research mentor and vet
Interview: had one with an alumnus
Other: Went overnight with the red carpet society</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: Yup
Intended Major: Animal Science in CALS
State (if domestic applicant): New York
Country (if international applicant):
School Type:Public
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender:M
Income Bracket: idk
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Interviewed by a professor </p>

<p>Reflection
My test scores are my downfall because I had to teach myself everything since I wasn’t able to get any classes</p>

[mle627]

<p>Decision: Deferred</p>

<p>College of Human Ecology</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): CR:600 M:600 W:590
ACT (breakdown): N/A
SAT II: Math level 2: 600 US History: 640 (CHE doesn’t require any though)
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 33/334
AP (place score in parenthesis): APUSH (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calculus BC, AP Gov & Politics, AP ENG, Physics Honors, Theology 12
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): N/A</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Community Service Club (president), Student Rep, NHS, Library Aid, Mentor/Tutor for 9-11 yr old children
Job/Work Experience: Worked in a daycare for a summer and worked as an assistant to the nursing staff in a hospital for one summer
Volunteer/Community service:
Summer Activities: (see above) & NYLF Med
Essays: I thought they were really good. I liked my supplemental alot more than the common app
Teacher Recommendation: I’m assuming one was amazing and the other was pretty good since I’ve known both teachers since my freshman year and have remained pretty close to them throughout HS
Counselor Rec: it was probably good but not amazing
Additional Rec: N/A
Interview: It went ok. The interviewer called me over the phone to have an interview with no warning or anything so I was caught off guard and had no time to prepare or anything.
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: yes
Intended Major: Human Bio, Health & Society
State (if domestic applicant): NY
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: private, Catholic
Ethnicity: African American
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: 100,000-130,000 or something like that
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM </p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: I tried to show my genuine interest in health care and how much I love community service and helping people and how I want to improve health care in underprivileged neighborhoods like mine in the future bc it sucks right now. And how perfect the HBHS major is and how perfect CHE would be for me.
Weaknesses: definitely my scores
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Idk maybe my scores played a role and maybe I didn’t stand out enough with my essays and ECs?
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected:
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:</p>

[thewyldesnyper]

<p>[aB][asize=4][acolor=#008000]Decision: Accepted CAS[/color][/size]**</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 2140 (760R, 690M, 690W, 8 Essay) (Superscore)
ACT (breakdown): 32 (35E, 29M, 30R, 33S, 10 Essay)
SAT II:Math 1: 720; Lit: 750; US History: 760
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.75-3.8ish (4.05W)
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 34/222
AP (place score in parenthesis): English Lang. (5), U.S. History(5), Biology(4)
IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Chem, AP English Lit, AP US Government, AP Calc AB, AP Psychology, Spanish 4, Religion
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, AP Scholar</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): CSF(President), NHS, Tutor Society(President), Math Club(Vice-President), Psychology Club, Member of Independent Music Group
Job/Work Experience: N/A
Volunteer/Community service: Volunteer frequently at school sponsored events
Summer Activities: Music recording
Essays: Decent, 7/10 for each. Wrote about experience being raised by three women in an unusual family dynamic and what makes a family. Supplement was on love of history and linguistics.
Teacher Recommendation: I think they were good, had my Junior year English, Spanish, and History teachers who moderate clubs and volunteer activities I participate in.
Counselor Rec: Probably good.
Additional Rec: N/A
Interview: N/A
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: American Studies
State (if domestic applicant): CA
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Small Private Catholic
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: <30k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM, Low-income, Family Dynamic(?)</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Focused on my unusual family dynamic’s influence on my perceptions of other, not letting society make me feel bad about it. Tried to avoid under-privileged sob story to moderate success.
Weaknesses: GPA, Rank, Lack of any sports, No competitive awards
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: URM, Maybe background, passion for major?
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: N/A
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: Family Dynamic</p>

[HRsksky]

<p>Pick one:
Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): total 2150 (710 reading 740 math 700 writing)
ACT (breakdown): none
SAT II: 710 US History 710 Math II
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.93
Weighted GPA (out of 5.0): 4.64
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): No rank
AP (place score in parenthesis): Government (5), Statistics (5), Calc AB (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis): Psychology (6), Spanish (6)
Senior Year Course Load: IB Math HL/AP calc bc, IB History HL, IB English HL, IB Chem SL, IB Theory of Knowledge, Jazz ensemble, Introduction to Engineering
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Governor’s Volunteer Service Certificate (Maryland), “101 pianists” performance with Lang Lang @ JFK center, AP scholar, honor roll, NHS</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Asian American Club (president), Pit Orchestra (lead pianist), Varsity Allied Bocce, Video games and programming club, Sakura educational exchange (cultural exchange with Japanese students)</p>

<p>Job/Work Experience: Founded video games news site and runs it.</p>

<p>Volunteer/Community service: Youth Building Bridges (self-fundraised trip to poor rural china to teach variety of subjects), Wolf-PAC (political action committee to fight corruption), Saqib Ali’s campaign volunteer for Maryland senate, </p>

<p>Summer Activities: Chinese American Summer School full time teacher’s aid (no pay)</p>

<p>Essays: Decent. Commonapp on my trip to rural china and ending up appreciating the opportunities i have here. CAS essay on comp sci major and international relations minor (interests + specific programs).
Teacher Recommendation: Did extremely well in both teachers’ classes (stat/calc ab and psych teachers)
Counselor Rec: Alright. Should be positive. Didn’t know her well.
Additional Rec: None
Interview: None</p>

<p>Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Computer Science
State (if domestic applicant): Out-of-state
Country (if international applicant): n/a
School Type: Average public school
Ethnicity: Chinese
Gender:Female
Income Bracket: Low income
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths: Good GPA. Decent extracurriculars.
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Emphasized love for programming. Emphasized cross-cultural experiences and world-awareness.
Weaknesses: Mediocre SAT scores (not bad but…)
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: IDK. i expected a rejection.
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: This is my first decision and acceptance letter. I don’t know about other schools yet.
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: See above?</p>

[Asunsus]

<p>Decision: Rejected</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 2190
ACT (breakdown): N/A
SAT II: 740 Biology 740 US History
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.87
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
AP (place score in parenthesis): 5: AB calc, ap gov, ap bio 4: us history, ap language
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Econ, Multivariable calculus, AP Physics, AP Lit, AP Psych, band
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service: some
Summer Activities:
Essays: okay
Teacher Recommendation: dunno
Counselor Rec:dunno
Additional Rec:
Interview: okay
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: no
Intended Major: AEM
State (if domestic applicant): MD
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Asian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 100k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:
Weaknesses: essays, ec’s, sat
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: better people out there
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected:
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:
RIP.</p>

[lmcmahon97]

<p>Decision: Deferred</p>

<p>Objective: CALS, CAS (alternate)</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 2040 superscore (680 R 610 M 750 W, 10 essay)
ACT (breakdown): Composite: 31, 36 R 34 W 27 M 25 S
SAT II: 710 USH 670 Lit
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.87
Weighted GPA (out of 5.0): 4.53
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 6/117
AP (place score in parenthesis): 5 USH 5 Lang/Comp
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: AP Lit, AP Physics B, AP Euro, AP Calc AB, Hon Span 4, Hon Govt, Religion (required)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): All-American cheerleading</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Cheerleading (captain), environmental club (founder and president), political science club, investment club, school newspaper, school Ambassadors, Student Body Council (secretary), National Honor Society (VP)
Job/Work Experience: Lifeguard and swim instructor year round at local pool club
Volunteer/Community service: after school mentor at local elementary school, youth cheerleading coach, volunteer at local farm, horse barn, and animal hospital (assistant to vet technicians and kennel)
Summer Activities: working full time, volunteering; accepted to US Naval Academy summer seminar - unable to attend, invited to Stanford summer program (although everyone gets that letter in the mail)
Essays: CA was solid (worked on it from May -> November!); supplements were done kind of last minute, but still pretty good IMO
Teacher Recommendation: English and Physics Teachers, 9/10
Counselor Rec: 8/10 (counselor is new to the school this year)
Additional Rec: Cornell undergrad and vet school alum
Interview: alumni interview
Other: </p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Animal Science CALS
State (if domestic applicant): Connecticut
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Private Catholic
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: F
Income Bracket: <50,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): first generation college on my mother’s side</p>

<p>Reflection
Strengths: EC’s, essays, decent GPA??
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: passion for animals and strong interest in veterinary science
Weaknesses: scores aren’t the highest, ACT science is not a strong point (oh the irony)
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: one can never be sure
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Have only heard back from Cornell so far - applied to 5 other schools already, now have another 6 to finish!
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: determination and innovation, passion for animals and big time desire to go to Cornell</p>

[Cornell19]

<p>[aB][asize=4][acolor=#008000]Decision: Accepted[/color][/size]**</p>

<p>CAS</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 1420/1600
ACT (breakdown): 33 (32/32/34/34)
SAT II: 750 & 650
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): top 5%
AP (place score in parenthesis): too lazy and they don’t matter
IB (place score in parenthesis): none yet
Senior Year Course Load: 6 AP and 2 IB
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Honor Roll, Google, etc</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Not going to list them all… I used seven, one was leadership
Job/Work Experience: Yes, in sales and advertising.
Volunteer/Community service: A fair amount
Summer Activities: My EC’s
Essays: 9/10 or 10/10
Teacher Recommendation: Great
Counselor Rec: Huge public school, probably mediocre
Additional Rec: none
Interview: none
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Economics
State (if domestic applicant): California
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: >200k
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): URM</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Why Cornell is the place for me and what I have to offer
Weaknesses: Test scores and relatively few EC’s
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Essays and “fit.” Maybe geographical and ethnic diversity?
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: rescinding all apps now
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: I think my essays really showed my “fit”</p>

[acdc1272]

<p>Decision: Accepted Human Ecology</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 2240 (770 math, 750 CR 720 writing)
ACT (breakdown): 35
SAT II: 760 Math 2 730 Chem 730 US
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 94/100
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):
AP (place score in parenthesis): 5 chem 5 euro 4 us 4 lang
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load:
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): model un (pres), masterminds (pres), debate, newspaper, science olympiad, tennis
Job/Work Experience: assistant teacher
Volunteer/Community service: local nursing home
Summer Activities: internship
Essays: both good
Teacher Recommendation: probably good
Counselor Rec:
Additional Rec:
Interview:
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: no
Intended Major: HBHS
State (if domestic applicant): NY
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: 1000 people
Ethnicity: white
Gender: male
Income Bracket:
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): none</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths:
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:
Weaknesses:
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected:
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected:
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:</p>

[SJJunior]

<p>Pick one:
Decision: Accepted ILR</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): 710 CR, 710 M, 660 W
SAT II: 690 Lit., 690 US History
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1 (out of around 490)
AP (place score in parenthesis): Comparative Politics and Government (5), Statistics (4)
IB (place score in parenthesis): French SL (5), Anthro SL (5), Econ SL (5)
Senior Year Course Load: IB History II HL, IB Chem II HL, IB Math Studies SL, IB Human Geo SL, IB Envrn Systems SL, IB English II SL, IB TOK
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Council on Youth Leadership second runner up in district (and I attended the Town Meeting on Tomorrow at WUSTL)</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Politics Club (Founder and President), Model UN (President, Secretary, Historian), Principal’s Community Planning Council, Freshman Orientation Mentor, French Honor Society (President, Historian), Varsity Cross Country (Captain), Varsity Tennis (Captain), NHS, Math Honor Society (Secretary), Chem Club (VP, Secretary)
Job/Work Experience: Food and Beverage at a Water Park (started as a food runner and ended up becoming a supervisor)
Volunteer/Community service: Summer volunteer program in France, Kindergarten mentor, Backstage crew at a ballet studio, Student Buddy for a Valentine’s Day Party for Special Ed students
Summer Activities: Georgetown University International Relations Summer Institute, VA Governor’s School for Humanities
Essays: CA was a typical essay (wrote about my failures in Model UN), ILR essay was really good (wrote about one specific class offered at Cornell and how it really resonated with my interests and extracurriculars)
Teacher Recommendation: English Teacher - I’ve had her for three years and she is an amazing writer and she loves me so it was probably really good, Anthro Teacher - It was probably kind of generic because I didn’t give him a lot of time to do it
Counselor Rec: I have a really good relationship with my counselor, so it was probably pretty good and personal
Additional Rec: I am really good friends with a fellow of ILR, so he wrote a rec for me
Interview: n/a
Other</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: yes
Intended Major: ILR
State (if domestic applicant): Virginia
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: >200,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): n/a</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths: My ILR essay and my recommendations
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Just my absolute and total passion for labor and labor relations
Weaknesses: My extracurriculars aren’t labor focused at all
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I honestly don’t really know, but I am so excited!
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted to University of Minnesota Honors College, and I will be withdrawing the rest of my apps.
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: I guess it would be my recommendations, but I don’t really know. I feel like I was accepted because my passion, desire, and fit really came through in my application.</p>

[Blah237]

<p>Decision: Accepted
College of Arts and Sciences</p>

<p>Objective: </p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): N/A
ACT (breakdown): Overall: 34, English: 34, Reading: 35, Science: 34, Math: 33
SAT II: Chem–780 US History–750
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): Somewhere around a 3.5 (possibly lower, don’t know exactly), 3.72 weighted
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School doesn’t rank or give percentiles
AP: Chem 4, US 5, Lang 5
IB: N/A
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calc BC, AP Micro + Macro, AP Lit, Honors Physics (AP not offered), Honors Latin, Peer Leadership, Meteorology
Major Awards: AP Scholar, National Commended Scholar, local historical society award (nothing particularly grand)</p>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): President/Founder of archery club, high ranked competitive Pokémon TCG player (it sounds silly, but I wrote an essay in additional information on it and it really was an important part of my life for the last several years), peer leadership program to mentor high school freshmen, 4 years of J.V. Cross Country, 2 years of J.V. tennis
Job/Work Experience: Camp counselor at local day camp, worked as a waiter and archery helper at my sleepaway camp
Volunteer/Community service: Basically none. Peer Leadership might count towards community service hours.
Summer Activities: Sleepaway camp for freshmen and sophomore year–important since I got my passion for archery there, Cornell Summer College for 2014 with an A+ in both classes
Essays: Very good. Also wrote an extra essay in additional information.
Teacher Recommendation: Phenomenal, told the story of improvement that my entire application was geared towards
Counselor Rec: Told the same story that the teacher recs did, so I’m assuming it was good
Additional Rec: Got a recommendation from my history professor at the Cornell Summer College–extremely helpful
Interview: Had an alumni interview, was told it went very well.</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: no
Intended Major: Undecided
State (if domestic applicant): New York
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Double legacy (father and both of his parents went to Cornell)</p>

<p>Reflection</p>

<p>Strengths: Overall story of improvement throughout high school (including extremely high grades junior and beginning of senior year), rigorous schedule, very good recommendations and essays, weird/unique extracurriculars, solid test scores
What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: The entire application focused on my improvement. Started high school with a rather low GPA and very few EC’s, and completely turned it around into straight A’s and A+'s junior and first quarter of senior year along with starting an archery club and doing better in my sports. The person that was a freshmen/sophomore was completely different than the person applying.
Weaknesses: Very low cumulative GPA for an Ivy, lack of community service or research projects, lack mass of EC’s
Why you think you were accepted: I assume they liked my story of improvement, and they found archery and Pokémon EC’s unique and interesting
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted to UVM
Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: Probably the Pokémon essay. It’s been an activity I’ve loved over the past few years and even managed to do quite well a few times. The community surrounding it is awesome and the weirdness factor is likely what made it look appealing.</p>