Official Cornell ED 2018 Results ONLY

dougieb92 · December 17, 2013, 2:20pm

Decision: Accepted

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 730 CR 680 M 800 W
[] ACT: N/A
[] SAT II: 680 Math 1 620, US History
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): ~3.7
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): US History (5), English Lang (5)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
[] Senior Year Course Load: 3 APs
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): N/A[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Many music related things, All-State choir, a cappella, Musicals, etc., various sports, many clubs/groups, Tri-M, NHS, ITS, etc.
[] Job/Work Experience: Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport (Bellman)
Checkers Drive In (Fast food)
Camp Agawam (Counselor in Maine)
[] Volunteer/Community service: Service groups like Key Club, performing/volunteering at soup kitchens, volunteering for HARC (Hartford-based group for mental disabilities)
[] Summer Activities: (See work above)
[] Essays: Common App essay was very good, school-specific essay was also pretty good.
[] Teacher Recommendation: 1 good but generic from music teacher, 1 probably good from history teacher (didn’t read this one)
[] Counselor Rec: Probably good
[] Additional Rec: 2 outstanding from Vice Principal and former boss
[li] Interview: I think it went very well. Interviewed on campus at Hotel School.[/li]
[/ul]Other[ul]

[] Applied for Financial Aid?: No.
[] Intended Major: Hotel Administration
[] State (if domestic applicant): Connecticut
[] Country: USA
[] School Type: Public (though highly regarded)
[] Ethnicity: White
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket: 200,000+
[li] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): N/A[/li]
[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths: Essays, recs, work experience
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Various work experiences, unique perspectives
[] Weaknesses: GPA probably a little low for Cornell, SAT II scores
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: (See above)
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Accepted to Fordham early (haven’t heard from anywhere else)
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: My work experience and hopefully my interview.

Congrats everyone who got in, can’t wait to meet you. Sorry to those who were rejected :(

f25274 · December 17, 2013, 2:37pm

Decision: Accepted - CAS

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 2280 (M 800, CR 750, W 730)
[] ACT: N/A
[] SAT II: Math2 800, Physics 800
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/625
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Calc BC (5), Physics b&C (5,5,5), Chem (5), World history (5), English (4), Human Geo (4)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
[] Senior Year Course Load: Two college courses : Linear algebra & Number theory, 4 APs: Chineses, Lit, Bio, Psychology
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Merit semifinalist, National AP scholar[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Piano (14 years), Trumpet (7 years)
[] Job/Work Experience: private tutor for 2 years (Math & Science)
[] Volunteer/Community service: Key club, Chinese national honor society
[] Summer Activities: Swiming, travels
[] Essays: Good
[] Teacher Recommendation: Good I believe
[] Counselor Rec:
[] Additional Rec:
[] Interview: Yes,
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?: No
[] Intended Major: Physics
[] State (if domestic applicant): CO
[] Country (if international applicant): USA
[] School Type: Public
[] Ethnicity: Korean
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket: >100,000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None

[/ul]Reflection[ul]

[] Strengths: GPA, SAT II
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:
[] Weaknesses:
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: None
[/ul]

WongTongTong · December 17, 2013, 4:27pm

Congrats!

10char

missBIGRED · December 17, 2013, 4:48pm

Decision: Accepted CoE

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 2200 (730 CR, 730 M, 740 W)
[] ACT: N/A
[] SAT II: 740 Chemistry, 730 Math I, 800 Math II
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0 UW
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Human Geo (5), AP Stats (5), AP Chem (5), AP Calc AB (5), AP Physics C: Mech (4), AP English Lang (4)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Calc BC, AP US Gov & Politics, AP Eng Lit, AP Comp Sci, AP Env Science, Spanish IV, Teacher Aide
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Future Problem Solving (FPS) International Top 10 Team and 13th Individual, National Merit Semifinalist, AP Scholar w/ Distinction[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): FPS Club (Founder and President), National Honor Society (President), Science Honorary (Vice President), Youth Leadership Association (Secretary), Science Bowl (Team Captain)
[] Job/Work Experience: NASA Intern (Summer, 8 Weeks)
[] Volunteer/Community service: 375+ hours via local hospitals and other outreach organizations
[] Summer Activities: Governor’s Schools, AwesomeMath Summer Program, NASA Internship
[] Essays: Common App essay was great; supplemental essay was good as well.
[] Teacher Recommendation: Both were strong
[] Counselor Rec: Counselor did not submit a recommendation
[] Additional Rec: N/A
[li] Interview: N/A[/li]
[/ul]Other:[ul]

[] Applied for Financial Aid?: No
[] Intended Major: Materials Science and Engineering
[] State (if domestic applicant): WV
[] School Type: Public
[] Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
[] Gender: Female
[] Income Bracket: 200,000+
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Attended Cornell’s 2013 Fall Women in Engineering (WIE) Program

[/ul]Reflection:[list]

[] Strengths: Essays, consistency in extracurriculars
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: “Fit” for CoE
[] Weaknesses:
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: “Fit” for CoE
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Applied EA to Ga. Tech and UMich (Neither have released decisions)
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: WIE

Congratulations to everyone who was accepted ED! Good luck to everyone else in finding your perfect fit!

hippoman13 · December 17, 2013, 5:20pm

Decision: Rejected

My low GPA (and thus my rank) was influenced by the fact I was homeless on and off during the 9th and 10th grades.

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): Did not take.
[] ACT: 34 Superscored (33E, 34M, 31R, 36S, 8W).
[] SAT II: 750 Math II, 710 Physics, 710 Chemistry (first attempt and same sitting).
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): ~3.45UW & ~4.0W (Without 9th grade, probably around: 3.75UW & 4.45W).
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 16-17% (due to Freshman GPA).
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Physics C: Mechanics (4), Chemistry (4), Biology (3), Calculus AB (3, self study/for fun in 10th grade), English Language (3). (I was dead at the end of the year).
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): None.
[] Senior Year Course Load: Honors Linear Algebra w/ Set Theory, AP English Literature, AP French Literature, Honors Science Research, AP Studio Art: 2D, AP Macroeconomics, AP Governmen. (Quantum Physics, Optical Physics, and Thermodynamic Physics at ASU).
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP awards. I’m doing Nanoparticle research for ISEF this year.[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Physics student and researcher at ASU at the second and third year level, (Tutor in Math levels Algebra 1-Differential Equations, French, and Biology/Physics/Chemistry), Android developer, FoldIT Protein Folding Captain, (French Club President and past Treasurer), ASU Science is Fun presenter, (ISEF Research Group Leader), (ROTC leader during my freshman year).
[] Job/Work Experience: Kumon for during my Junior Year. Doing research may count as working…
[] Volunteer/Community service: Tutoring 15+ hours per week (see extracurriculars).
[] Summer Activities: Community College Calculus II student (10th grade). Electromagnetic Physics student and researcher at ASU (11th grade). More tutoring…
[] Essays: I’d say they’re nice. My English teacher highly praised my Common App essay.
[] Teacher Recommendation: I think they were both great! (French and Physics teachers).
[] Counselor Rec: Pretty good…
[] Additional Rec: None.
[] Interview: Great! I had a phone interview, (which was optional), and I was told it went very well and will help.
[/ul]Other:[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?: I don’t think it went through. My parents were having a few problems with the site and paperwork.
[] Intended Major: Physics
[] State (if domestic applicant): Arizona
[] Country (if international applicant): USA
[] School Type: Public, nothing special.
[] Ethnicity: White
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket: ~$40,000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None I can think of.

[/ul]Reflection:[ul]
[li] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: My experience and love in/for Physics and Math and my growth as a student.[/li][li] Strengths: 11th and 12th grade schedules. Test scores were ok, (I didn’t study). My best strength HAS to be my huge growth as a student. I was in the lowest level classes during my Freshman year and when I discovered Physics, I jumped. In the 10th grade I completed Geometry-Calc BC as well as several science classes. I took 3 AP Sciences in the 11th grade, as well as Multivariable Calc and Differential Equations. Also, I am the most advanced French student in my school, (I’m the only one taking the class so it’s pretty vigorous).[/li][li] Weaknesses: GPA and Rank. Definitely. My SAT II tests weren’t incredible.[/li][li] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: GPA and Rank. [/li][li] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:[/li][li] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: Once again, growth and Math/Science Diversity.[/li][/ul]

appplicant · December 17, 2013, 8:33pm

**Decision: Deferred **
AEM primary and CAS alternate

Objective:[ul]
[] SAT I (breakdown): 2190 (770M, 690R, 730W)
[] ACT (breakdown): 33 (34M, 34E, 33R, 32S)
[] SAT II: 750 US, 650 Bio E
[] Unweighted GPA: 96.33
[] Weighted GPA: 98.77
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): appx 13/283 (top 5%)
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): US (5), Eng Lang and Comp (5), World (5)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Calc BC, AP Lit, AP Macro, AP Bio, AP Stat, College German
[] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Adelphi Scholarship Recipient, NHS, German NHS, Business NHS, AP Scholar

[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): FBLA President, Cancer Research Club President, Club Baseball
[] Job/Work Experience: Intern at the Make-A-Wish Foundation (appx 75 hours), Personal Tutor (for SAT prep and Math) and personal soccer trainer (appx 50 hours)
[] Volunteer/Community service: Youth soccer program assistant coach since freshman year (appx 300 hours)
[] Summer Activities: Volunteer at a local fish hatchery (appx 25 hours), took a ‘National Economy’ Class and an ‘Natural Science and Environmental Problems’ Class as a perk of the Adelphi Scholarship (earned a 4.0 final grade in both)
[] Essays: I thought my Cornell essay and even my Common App essay (to an extent) really showed my fit for the school
[] Teacher Recommendation: Amazing I’d assume. They came from my Junior Year Physics Teacher and my Sophomore Year English Teacher
[] Counselor Rec: Also amazing. I’ve gone on a near-weekly basis since the final quarter of my Junior year and he knew how important Cornell was to me.
[] Additional Rec: Came from my AP US/ AP Macro teacher (he is an alum)
[] Interview (If AAP or Hotel): Only had an alumni talk which went reasonably well
[] Supplementary Material (portfolio, etc.): N/A

[/ul]Other[ul]
[] State (if domestic applicant): NY
[] Country (if international applicant): USA
[] School Type: Competitive Public
[] Ethnicity: White
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket: Middle Class
[li] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): I have a strongly displayed interest in biology and business which is a huge factor with regard to the fact that AEM resides within CALS. (I want to go for Environmental Economics)[/li]
[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[] Strengths: GPA and strong academic fit for the school as shown by some of my extra curriculars
[] Weaknesses: Average test scores
[] Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: I’m predominantly unhooked and have test scores approximately within the 50% range for the program (nothing astronomical)
[] Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted EA to Fordham w/ scholarship (awaiting approximately 9 other schools both EA and RD)
[li] Do you like the cold?: Love it[/li]
[/ul]**General Comments: ** I’m not gonna say it didn’t hurt to see a deferral but I’ll definitely be ecstatic if I were to be given an acceptance in the RD round. I haven’t seen too many deferrals so far so maybe that’s a good sign. Congrats to those who have gotten in and to those who were rejected or deferred, take a week, dust yourself off, and hopefully RD or EA schools will be more favorable. In hindsight, I’m still happy I can say I don’t regret applying; it’s really a great school.

bbwhs2014 · December 17, 2013, 10:36pm

Accepted - CALS

Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2110 (760 CR, 710 M, 640 W)
ACT (breakdown): 32 (31 E, 31 M, 33 S, 34 R)
SAT II: 740 Math II, 680 USH
Unweighted GPA: 3.89
Weighted GPA: n/a
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): n/a
AP (place score in parenthesis): US (5), Eng Lang and Comp (5), World (4), Physics B (5), Biology (3)
IB (place score in parenthesis): n/a
Senior Year Course Load: AP Calc BC, AP Chem, AP German, AP GovPol, Syracuse University Economics (SUPA Program)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar with Distinction, Commended National Merit Scholar

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): MUN Chair, Newspaper Editor, Choir member, SciOly member, JV Swim team, Friends of Rachel
Job/Work Experience: Work at a tutoring center (6 hrs/wk), paid
Volunteer/Community service: 20 hours american red cross
Summer Activities: UofR pre college experience in physics, 60 hours volunteering at a medical lab, internship at RIT GIS (sustainability)
Essays: Common App Essay was really unique - wrote about some character building experience in the form of an extended metaphor, Cornell supplement was good, showed long term interest
Teacher Recommendation: Solid.
Counselor Rec: No idea. Good, I guess?
Additional Rec: n/a
Interview (If AAP or Hotel): Alumni talk, went really well
Supplementary Material (portfolio, etc.): n/a

Other
State (if domestic applicant): NY
Country (if international applicant): USA
School Type: Competitive Public
Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
Gender: Female
Income Bracket: 150K +
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Legacy, state resident

Reflection
Strengths: well rounded, good essays
Weaknesses: none really (?), i mean i could have always had a higher GPA and test scores, but that doesn’t guarantee anything
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: legacy, well rounded
Where else were you accepted/deferred/rejected: Accepted EA to Case Western w/ scholarship
Do you like the cold?: Love it
General Comments: I’ve wanted to go to Cornell since I was 4, so this is really a dream come true!

SierraLovegood · December 18, 2013, 12:14am

Decision: Accepted

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 1930 (CR 600, M 640, W 690)
[] ACT: 29
[] SAT II: USH 680, Lit 650, Math I 620
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.9
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N/A
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): European History (4), Psychology (3), English Literature and Composition (3), United States History (4), English Language and Composition, US Government and Politics
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: College Theology, College Spanish, College Calculus, College Forensic Science, Archaeology, Economics Honors, AP US Government, AP English Language
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): AP Scholar, National Honor Society Member, Language Honor Society for Spanish, High School First Honors, High School, Principal’s List, [/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Junior Lay Association, National Honor Society, The Summit, Newspaper (Senior Editor), Print Yearbook (Writer), Video Yearbook (Narrator), Dance Team, Dramatics, 
[] Job/Work Experience:
[] Volunteer/Community service: Project Hospitality, Seton Elementary and Preschool, Trashbusters cleanups, National Honor Society
[] Summer Activities: Gotham Writers Workshop in NYC
[] Essays:
[] Teacher Recommendation: English and Trig/Calc teachers; wasn’t allowed to see ether
[] Counselor Rec: I’m thinking it was pretty good. Again, I wasn’t allowed to see it.
[] Additional Rec: N/A
[] Interview: N/A
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
[] Intended Major: English
[] State (if domestic applicant): New York!
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] School Type: Private/Parochial
[] Ethnicity: Hispanic (Puerto Rican)
[] Gender: Female
[] Income Bracket: 110,000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): First gen college student

[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths: Grades, essays, volunteer work, extracurriculars
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: I mostly tried to focus on the essay part. Though test scores and the rest are important, I did research and found that the school wanted to use the essays to make sure applicants did their research. And I did.
[] Weaknesses: Test scores, work experience
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Probably my essays. I used some good writers as my inspiration in there.
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Susquehanna University, Ursinus College
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: Again, either my essays or volunteer work. I tried to paint myself as nicely as possible as a quirky writing enthusiastic individual.
[*] Do you like the cold?: 17 years in New York and I can bear it.

denhigs · December 18, 2013, 2:59am

Decision: Deferred

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 2000 (CR - 580, M - 800, W - 620)
[] ACT: Taken in Dec. not a part of the application
[] SAT II: 2390 (M - lv 2 - 790, C - 800, P - 800)
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/313
[] AP (place score in parenthesis):
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: Let’s say HEAVY
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Nothing special[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Head boy, Captain of Badminton Varsity Team, President of Computer Club at school
[] Job/Work Experience: Assistant Computer Repair Technician
[] Volunteer/Community service: Helped teach computers to underprivileged children, campaign against female feticide.
[] Summer Activities:
[] Essays: About being the head boy of school, Cornell essay contained some of my computer related ideas and how I want to carry them forward
[] Teacher Recommendation: Has to great. Not read it so can’t say.
[] Counselor Rec: No idea
[] Additional Rec: from my employer at the computer job. Did not read.
[] Interview: No interview
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
[] Intended Major: Computer Science
[] State (if domestic applicant):
[] Country (if international applicant): India
[] School Type: Public. Also not a feeder. I am the first to apply to any US univ from my school
[] Ethnicity: Asian
[] Gender: Male
[] Income Bracket: <60,000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Nothing

[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths: SAT II, Class Rank, EC’s were strong and directed towards my intended major.
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Nothing as such
[] Weaknesses: SAT score, might even be poor language in essays
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: I don’t think they accept many people from India under ED
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: I am applying to 14 other univs.
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: Not sure.

Bran1728 · December 18, 2013, 9:13pm

**Decision: Accepted (CAS) **

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 3rd time 2210 (700Cr 800M 710W) (other 2 were 2030 and 2100)
[] ACT:n/a
[] SAT II:800 Math2 750 US history 690 Bioe (freshman)
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.81 general with improvment
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):n/a prob 30/110
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): n/a my school doesnt have APs for this reason
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):n/a
[] Senior Year Course Load: Honors Senior Seminar (HSS) Calculus 1/2 HSS Bio HSS Statistics HSS PHilosophy HSS interdisciplanary program HSS Economics southern Gothic (english) Accelerated seminar Talmud Origins of humanity in genesis
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):N/A[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):A TON President/Captain of all Math Team Math magazine Physics Club College Bowl (Pre med club Pre Med magazine) Buissness Investment Club, 78th street journal (founder) track team Coalition for the homeless Charity commitee
[] Job/Work Experience:COuselour/Waiter at Sleep away Camp, tutor a lot
[] Volunteer/Community service:Coalition for the homeless
[] Summer Activities:I went on a 3 week tour to China and Couselour and Sleep away
[] Essays: CA was about how i think in terms of numbers and how much i love thinking about numbers. Sup-how much i love math physics and economics and then had a great hook at the end about the importance of an academic major and not being premed or pre law
[] Teacher Recommendation:One of them was supposedly the best recomondation from my school ever from the assistant dean who i had for math (Soph, Junior) and she runs the clubs i do and she is my mentor. A history teacher who runs college bowl and he saw hoe i improved in history
[] Counselor Rec:Amazing she said from the beinging that i belong at cornell and i would love it
[] Additional Rec:n/a
[] Interview:Alumni (went fine nothing special)
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?:Ya
[] Intended Major: Mathematics
[] State (if domestic applicant):NJ (school in manhatten)
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] School Type:Jewish Prep School
[] Ethnicity:White
[] Gender:Male
[] Income Bracket:idk but up their
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):None

[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths:Sats Sat2s grade improvements but most of all recs
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: my genuine love of math
[] Weaknesses: freshman grades and hebrew subject grades
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Recs
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:Rutgers Honors accepted in 4 days
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: My ove of math and love of helping others also i go to a super competitive school with 40/110 normally attending ivies

Boester22 · December 19, 2013, 11:01am

Accepted CAS!

Objective:

[li] SAT I (breakdown):Comp. 2310, 750 CR, 800 M, 760 W[/li]
[li] ACT:-[/li]
[li] SAT II:Chem 760, 770 MII, 720 MI[/li]
[li] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):3.94[/li]
[li] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):1st decile[/li]
[li] AP (place score in parenthesis):Apush 5, Chem 5[/li]
[li] Senior Year Course Load:[/li]AP BC Calc
AP Lit
AP stat
AP Physics C

[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):[/li]Princeton University Book Award
Army ROTC 4 year Scholarship
National Honor Society
Minor School Science Awards

Subjective:

[li] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Class Officer, Band Section Leader, Varsity Track and Field[/li]
[li] Job/Work Experience:cashier at Deli[/li]
[li] Volunteer/Community service:BSA (Eagle)[/li]
[li] Summer Activities:Forensic Science Internship, Overseas Volunteer Work[/li]
[li] Essays:Honestly Cant say, but someone must have found them appealing![/li]
[li] Teacher Recommendation:probably good?[/li]
[li] Counselor Rec:shes nice to me, so i suppose it was good…[/li]
[li] Additional Rec:recieved rec from contact from internship[/li]
[li] Interview:CAAAN person was really cool! She genuinely enjoyed talking Cornell and so did I. If anything, she walked away knowing how badly I wanted to go.[/li]
Other:

[li] Applied for Financial Aid?:no[/li]
[li] Intended Major:Chemistry[/li]
[li] State (if domestic applicant):The great state of CT[/li]
[li] Country (if international applicant):[/li]
[li] School Type:Public[/li]
[li] Ethnicity:Asian- part Carib.[/li]
[li] Gender:Male[/li]
[li] Income Bracket:Upper end, not telling yall how much lol[/li]
[li] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):1 parent legacy (haha but he has literally donated/given squat to the univ since graduating), ROTC scholarship, maybe my race lol but the asian part is also an unhook[/li]
Reflection:

[li] Strengths: Very high test Scores and GPA, Legacy, extreme love/knowledge of the school, full tuition scholarship.[/li]
[li] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself:[/li]My love of science; but at the same time, my interest in expanding my hemispheres of attention towards musical and expressive activities. I tried to tell them about personal things not mentioned in my app, such as my hobbies and types of music I listen to. I also tried to convey my interest in applying Cornell’s resources to the things I observed in my internship. The extra rec helped in this regard.

[li] Weaknesses: not a ton of AP courses or exams (seriously, i thought i wuz gunna get deferred when i saw who else got deferred from Ivies) not a ton of awards or ECs either and the ones i had wernt very original.[/li]
[li] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected:legacy helped out most likely, but i would rage against the person who said it was the sole reason of my acceptance. Instead i think it was the way i utilized my hooks, expressed my interests on paper, and demonstrated to the univ just how much i was willing to do to get accepted. (Doing rotc and getting extra recs) oh and breaking 2300 on the SAT probably helped a bit lol.[/li]
[li] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Didn’t apply elsewhere, Cornell bound babyyyy!!![/li]
[li] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application:My Genuine Fit with this school. [/li]
Comments:
Seriously, I know it sounds a bit cheesy, but colleges want to admit not just high numbers, but the most fitted towards what the university has to offer. They want to kmow what you can do and how you can help society if you are given their resources, so DONT DONT DONT be vague about showing your interests to them. Go overboard with your app, slave over every word in your supplements until it conveys exactly what you want itto convey, utilize every hook you think you might have, and put all your chips, heart, and soul into your interest for the school. Admissions officers will notice this; after all, they are only human. I’ve seen too many friends become hopeless after deferral/rehpjection and an even greater number resentful because of certain people who get into ‘name brand’ colleges. I do not wish these sentiments upon any high schooler. To any people planning on applying RD, focus on knowing and proving why cornell university is absolutely right for you. I promise you, that attitude will get you where you deserve to go:)

athenaloi · December 19, 2013, 12:07pm

Just by looking at your data I think you have a great chance! I got deferred as well. But anyway, yeah, good luck!!!
=)=)!

Ishkabibble · December 19, 2013, 12:08pm

ACCEPTED
Human Ecology
Unweighted GPA: 3.86
SAT: 2230 (730CR 700M 800W)

CoralLinen · December 19, 2013, 6:35pm

Decision: Accepted CAS

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 1950 CR:670 M:660 W:620
[] ACT: N/A
[] SAT II: BioM(2011)-620 Chem(2013)-700 MathII-700
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): about 3.9
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 19/558
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Chem(4)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Bio, Orchestra, AP Calc BC, AP Lit, AP French, AP Physics B
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): President’s Gold and Silver Awards for Service, Regional Science Fair Placing Awards[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Key Club(Board), Science Fairs, Orchestra and County Orchestra, Musical involvement, Environmental Club, Reading Olympics, Bowling JV, NHS(Board), Laboratory Volunteer Research.
[] Job/Work Experience: Worked in laboratories, one for a stipend, another for hourly pay.
[] Volunteer/Community service: Volunteered for hundreds of hours per year. Board Member of one of the largest Community Service clubs in the State. Volunteered in a laboratory for years.
[] Summer Activities: Laboratory Research.
[] Essays: I spent weeks on them and edited them many times. I thought they sounded great and personable. On all of them I talked about my passion for research, and for CAS I added my passion for music as well.
[] Teacher Recommendation: Probably good, because I liked them and I did well in their classes.
[] Counselor Rec: Good, I spent many hours talking with him and made sure that he got to know me.
[] Additional Rec: Two were form my bosses (1 was definitely great), one was from my orchestra teacher also good.
[] Interview: N/A
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?: yes
[] Intended Major: Biochemistry
[] State (if domestic applicant): PA
[] Country (if international applicant): N/A
[] School Type: Public
[] Ethnicity: White
[] Gender: Female
[] Income Bracket: <45,000
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Born in a different country, Research

[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths: Research, Volunteer work, Essay, Recommendations
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Research, Passions for music.
[] Weaknesses: Grades (sporadically covered in Bs) SATs
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: I showed my interest in Cornell by contacting them with questions. I showed my passions for Cornell, and for what I liked (didnt try to make thing up)
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Accepted: UPitt, USciences in Philadelphia. Havent had the chance to hear from others, or apply to many others.
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: The amount of research I was able to do in 3 years, Balance that I have between the Sciences and Arts.

mmm270 · December 24, 2013, 8:50pm

Decision: Rejected CALS and ENG

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): CR 620/M 700/ W 740
[] ACT: Eng 36/ M 28 /S 32/R 31
[] SAT II: Chem 680, Math II 720
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 90-something weighted(VERY good for my school + senior year increase)
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):N/A
[] AP (place score in parenthesis):average so didn’t submit
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: all APs - one of the hardest at my school
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): I’ve been in the US for only 2 yrs so they’re mostly athletic and foreign[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): student gov’t, veracity tennis, competitive snowboarding, president of the international club, secretary of the Spanish club (not Hispanic), photography
[] Job/Work Experience: snowboard coach
[] Volunteer/Community service: a lot!
[] Summer Activities:volunteering, summer school
[] Essays: my commonapp is really good, didn’t love my cornell ones
[] Teacher Recommendation:one is fantastic, another is probably very good
[] Counselor Rec: I guess good
[] Additional Rec: none
[] Interview: none
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?:no
[] Intended Major:env/chem eng
[] State (if domestic applicant):
[] Country (if international applicant): I doubt you’ll meet two of us on campus
[] School Type: small, private
[] Ethnicity: white
[] Gender:F
[] Income Bracket:too high for FA
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): nationality, girl for engineering, ECs, transition through schools

[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths:ECs, commonapp essay, recs
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: tried to make myself unique and genuine through my essay
[] Weaknesses: test scores
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: test scores! CALS wanted passion, I didn’t really have any for env eng
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:haven’t heard yet
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: I guess the entire blend was pretty unique

Honestly, I was REALLY upset at first, but the next day I woke up and realized that I always imagined myself at another school and applied to cornell because 1.i still liked it 2.my parents LOVED it 3.my counselor strongly encouraged it
I guess the higher power sat it right. So excited to apply to that other school!

mmm270 · December 24, 2013, 8:54pm

Congrats to everyone who got in! Make sure you bring a lot of warm clothes!

And if you didn’t get in, I promise there is something better!

wiscarol · December 25, 2013, 12:29pm

Decision: Accepted CAS

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 2210 (750 CR 660 M 800 W)
[] ACT: 32/33ss (35 E 31 M 34 R 32 S)
[] SAT II: 710 Lit 700 Span 700 USH
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.93
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 9/351
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): English Lang (4) US History (4)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis): N/A
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Microeconomics, AP Government, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Spanish Language, AP English Literature, elective history class, world religions (religion req)
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Merit Semifinalist[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): 2 independent research projects- one in Global Studies and one in a lab (both free), Spanish National Honor Society (President), Autism Awareness Club (Vice President), Invisible Children Club (Secretary), Club Basketball, JV lacrosse
[] Job/Work Experience: Cashier, 20hr/week
[] Volunteer/Community service: 600+ Hours over 4 years
[] Summer Activities: research, work, volunteering at US refugee camp and sports camp for mentally disabled
[] Essays: Excellent, perhaps the strongest aspect of my application, wrote about what Ive seen and learned through research and service, emphasized a passion for embracing diversity/defending social justice
[] Teacher Recommendation: Probably Great
[] Counselor Rec: Probably Excellent
[] Additional Rec: Probably Great
[] Interview: Excellent, loved my interviewer
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
[] Intended Major: Spanish, International Relations
[] State (if domestic applicant): NC
[] School Type: Private Catholic
[] Ethnicity: White? (not an ethnicity…)
[] Gender: Female
[] Income Bracket: need FA with brother in college at Notre Dame
[li] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): None[/li]
[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths: Essays, recs
[] Weaknesses: SAT Math, SAT IIs, a couple Bs in math classes
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Passion… I really believe is key. Do what you love and express it in your writing.
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Accepted at Notre Dame
[*] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: Not sure, I was shocked and thrilled! Go Big Red!

Invaderzim2018 · December 26, 2013, 12:39pm

Decision: Accepted ENG

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): Reading: 720 Math: 760 Writing: 640
[] ACT:
[] SAT II: Math I: 760 Math II: 790 Chemistry: 730 Physics: 670
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 27/597
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Chemistry(4), Calculus AB(5), English Language & Composition(5), US History(4), Physics B(4)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Physics C, Gym, AP Literature, Architectural Drafting II, AP Calculus BC, Economics CP, AP French
[li] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): none[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Winter and Spring Track Freshman through Senior Year, Math and Physics Team competitor,
[] Job/Work Experience: Party Host, Safe Play Coordinator, and Front Desk Manager at Jump!Zone (leadership), Babysitting, Project Manager for IT Simulation at Johnson & Johnson(leadership)
[] Volunteer/Community service: Peer Mentor (leadership), Youth Group member, Youth Track Program Coach (leadership), Volunteer Tutoring Service,
[] Summer Activities: I work all year round, and continue training all summer for track
[] Essays: Read by a lady who used to work in University of Chicago’s Admissions Office and she told me they were great. Common App Essay was about growing up with ADD and how the struggle made me a stronger more empowered person. Supplement essay was about how I want to get an Engineering education so I can help those who truly need it, so I can make a difference in the world and that Cornell’s resources(particularly the diversity, and female professors) in combination with their philosophy on education would helps me achieve my goal. It was probably the best essay I have ever written. 
[] Teacher Recommendation: My AP Chemistry teacher from sophomore year; A Cornell Grad and one of the most inspiring women I have ever met; I am sure it was a great rec. The second was from my AP Physics B and C teacher whom I have had for Junior and Senior Years; also a Cornell Grad in Physics Engineering, a brilliant man who really likes me, but I am unsure about his abilities to write a strong, concise rec.
[] Counselor Rec: As strong as it could be from a counsellor whom I met literally in August for the first time, since my old one retired. And I go to a public school in NJ with a graduating class of almost 600 so it was most definitely impersonal.
[] Additional Rec: The weight room coach at my school whom I have known since i was in 6th grade, I also am close friends with his son, and know him through church and FCA. He does not know me in an academic sphere so I am sure it was a great character reference.
[] Interview: none
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?: yes
[] Intended Major: Engineering Undecided
[] State (if domestic applicant): NJ
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] School Type: Engineering
[] Ethnicity: White
[] Gender: Female
[] Income Bracket: 200,000+
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Female into Engineering, Learning disability that I conquered

[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths: Essays, Extracurriculars, Transcript
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: Conquered a learning disability, how I want an engineering education to change the world and help those in need not just to make money
[] Weaknesses: SAT II scores, Not a part of any engineering related clubs at school so hard to show how I know I want to be an engineer
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Cornell Engineering’s education philosophy perfectly aligns with my career goals, I am also a female going into engineering, Cornell also has a strong acceptance rate from my school; two of us were accepted ED to the engineering school this year
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Accepted to WPI and given the Presidential Scholarship without even filling out the Merit Scholarship Application
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: That I want an Engineering education to help people, to make things that will make life easier for those who truly need it; those in developing nations or impoverished communities, Cornell is really big on this philosophy.

julieannab · January 5, 2014, 6:38pm

Decision: Accepted

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): n/a
[] ACT: 35 (superscored): 35 Science, 35 English, 34 Reading, 34 Math
[] SAT II: 750 Math II, 770 Physics
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8ish
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 7/513
[] AP (place score in parenthesis): Human Geo (5), World H (4), Environmental Sci (5), calculus AB (5), Calculus BC (5), Physics (4), Chemistry (4), Psych (5), English Lang (5), US History (5)
[] IB (place score in parenthesis):
[] Senior Year Course Load: AP Comp Sci, AP Biology, AP Macroeconomics, AP English Lit, Accounting Honors, AP US Gov. College courses: Physics with calculus I + Lab, Chemistry II + L, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus
[li] Honors: National AP Scholar, National Merit Commended Scholar, Top AP Calculus BC Student (schoolwide), awards from local engineering competitions, number of 3rd-6th places awards at States for DECA, etc[/li]
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Oh lord. Science Club (President 2 years), Mu Alpha Theta (President 1 year), Computer Science Club (Treasurer), DECA (executive board 3 years), National Honor Society (member), Women of Tomorrow (invite only program), Creative Writing Club (member), Varsity Track (2 years), Soccer (12 years)
[] Job/Work Experience: none
[] Volunteer/Community service: nothing I mentioned
[] Summer Activities: Cornell Summer College (2012) - One A in a Relativity course, one B in a writing course
[] Essays: Failure - not doing as well as I’d hoped in AP Physics and how I came to adjust to that - and to not doubt myself. It’s hard to explain, but it was actually really good and very insightful.
Why Cornell - talked about my passion for astrophysics and experiences I had at summer college that convinced me I wanted to make the college, specifically the astronomy department, my family for the next four years. Also really good.
[] Teacher Recommendation: Great!
[] Counselor Rec: I’m not sure, ranging from very good to great, she likes me a lot
[] Additional Rec: n/a
[] Interview: not that great, it was a phone interview.
[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?: No
[] Intended Major: Astrophysics
[] State (if domestic applicant): FL
[] Country (if international applicant):
[] School Type: Public
[] Ethnicity:White
[] Gender: Female
[] Income Bracket: upper
[] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): …maybe female applying to a science?

[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths: Testing, lived on campus for 6 weeks
[] What you tried to focus on in your application - any hooks you tried to make for yourself: My passion for astrophysics and how I fit into the campus
[] Weaknesses: 3 B’s, 1 B+ Junior Year
[] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Probably because of my strengths, the fact there aren’t many astronomy majors, essays, and leadership.
[] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: No where else, i didn’t hear back from anywhere before I had to withdraw my applications
[] Your “Big Red” factor - the most unique thing in your application: My relationship with the astronomy department from the time I spent there.

I’m so excited!!!

atrip2018 · January 11, 2014, 9:55am

Decision: Rejected

Objective:[ul]

[] SAT I (breakdown): 2320 (730CR/800M/790W)
[] SAT II: 800 M2, 720 Chemistry, 720 Physics
[] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): ~3.8
[] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 10%
[] Senior Year Course Load: Rigorous (CBSE, India)
[] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Google Science Fair 2013 Regional Finalist, National Science Fair Gold Medalist, Representing country at ISEF 2014, ZCO (USACO equivalent) perfect score.

[/ul]Subjective:[ul]

[] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Research, Business Plan competitions, Hackathons, programming, UI/UX design, lots of other competitions.
[] Job/Work Experience: Two internships at well-known internet startups and a lot of freelance experience in web and User Interface design.
[] Volunteer/Community service: Worked on the computer inventory system for the Indian Red Cross Society, Disaster Tracking System for the Indian Youth Climate Network. Taught under-privileged children as part of a parallel school and attended a rural-sensitization trip.
[] Summer Activities: Research and Internships
[] Essays: 8-9/10. Spent quite a lot of time on them. Common App essay was quite personal and the engineering supplement was about my research project and the motivation behind it.
[] Teacher Recommendation: 7/10 and 8/10
[] Counselor Rec: 9/10
[] Additional Rec: 9/10 from the founder of a startup company that I worked for.

[/ul]Other[ul]
[] Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes (though Cornell is need-blind for Indians)
[] Intended Major: Computer Science
[] Country (if international applicant): India
[] School Type: Private
[] Ethnicity: Asian (Indian)
[] Gender: Male
[li] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Recognized research?[/li]
[/ul]Reflection[list]

[] Strengths:
[] Passion for computers and research, and how I can explore these interests at Cornell.
[*] Weaknesses: High School GPA+grade deflation. SAT II, possibly

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