Official Cornell University Class of 2015 Early Decision Results Thread

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<p>Decision: Accepted to CoE</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<ul>
<li>SAT I (breakdown): 2110</li>
<li>ACT: 32</li>
<li>SAT II: Biology 770 Math 800</li>
<li>Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0</li>
<li>Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): </li>
<li>AP (place score in parenthesis): 5 on ap physics, CalBC and Chem </li>
<li>IB (place score in parenthesis):</li>
<li>Senior Year Course Load: ap stats, computer science, english 12, cermanics, engineering</li>
<li>Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
None. only some regional science awards which most people never heard of </li>
</ul>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<ul>
<li>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Not really. Math team for 2 years.
robotics , fencing for two years(that’s it), and several other activity</li>
<li>Job/Work Experience: worked at my father’s company</li>
<li>Volunteer/Community service: tutoring </li>
<li>Summer Activities:uhh travel?</li>
<li>Essays: I think is good though my counselor doesn’t like the ending</li>
<li>Teacher Recommendation: I don’t know </li>
<li>Counselor Rec: I don’t know</li>
<li>Additional Rec: none</li>
<li>Interview: nope</li>
</ul>

<p>Other</p>

<ul>
<li>State (if domestic applicant): Oregon(currently)</li>
<li>Country (if international applicant):Korea</li>
<li>School Type: Private</li>
<li>Ethnicity: Asian</li>
<li>Gender: Female</li>
<li>Income Bracket: more than 250 k</li>
<li>Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):
none</li>
</ul>

<p>Reflection</p>

<ul>
<li>Strengths: Essay, work experience</li>
<li>Weaknesses: sat score and EC and leadership </li>
<li>Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: I don’t know~</li>
<li>Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:</li>
</ul>

<p>Comments:
My only advice is be confident. even I could get in! at least give it a try! Congrats to the people who get in!</p>

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<p>yellowsnowman, deal! ;)</p>

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<p>Yellowsnowman make the thread now let’s all facebook each otherr</p>

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<p>ACCEPTEDD CAS!!! omg this is soooo shocking and amazinggg!!! will post stats later…congrats to all who got in!! those who deferred or rejected, never ever lose hope!just remember that everything happens for a reason, and God knows whats best for us:) </p>

<p>can’t wait to see u all on the hill!!!
GO BIG RED, GO CLASS OF 2015, and most of all GO CORNELL!!!</p>

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<p>Decision: ACCEPTED TO COE</p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<ul>
<li>SAT I (breakdown): N.A</li>
<li>ACT: 33</li>
<li>SAT II: Math I 800 Math II 800 Chem 790</li>
<li>Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0 (95%/100%)</li>
<li>Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 7/157</li>
<li>AP (place score in parenthesis): Chem (5) , CalBC (5) , CompSci (5) </li>
<li>IB (place score in parenthesis): NA</li>
<li>Senior Year Course Load: AP Stats, AP English Lit, AP German, AP Phys B, AP ECON (micro+macro)</li>
<li>Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.):
None. Only regional science fair and Canadian math contests.</li>
</ul>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<ul>
<li>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Aviation Pilot training. Created own fundraiser for education in the Philippines.</li>
<li>Job/Work Experience: interned at a electrical appliance store</li>
<li>Volunteer/Community service: tutoring, counselling, </li>
<li>Summer Activities: internship, research paper</li>
<li>Essays: Good~Great (Wrote about flying and a potential accident that could’ve ended horribly wrong)</li>
<li>Teacher Recommendation: VERY GOOD</li>
<li>Counselor Rec: VERY VERY GOOD </li>
<li>Additional Rec: A math prof wrote about me taking a 2nd year math course in the local university and scoring top 15% of that honors class.</li>
<li>Interview: Just that informal meeting. Not much was talked about.</li>
</ul>

<p>Other</p>

<ul>
<li>State (if domestic applicant): BC</li>
<li>Country (if international applicant): Canada</li>
<li>School Type: Private very competitive school</li>
<li>Ethnicity: Asian</li>
<li>Gender: Male</li>
<li>Income Bracket: 200,000+</li>
<li>Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):
First generation</li>
</ul>

<p>Reflection</p>

<ul>
<li>Strengths: Academics (I assume that’s a major factor in engineering), 2nd year university honors math course. </li>
<li>Weaknesses: Essay maybe. No major awards. International Asian Male for engineering.</li>
<li>Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Grades (however, 33 ACT is just within range for CoE) + EC that stood out (ie: aviation)</li>
<li>Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:</li>
</ul>

<p>Comments:
While most people say the most important factor is the essay, I still think those will only push you over the edge to be accepted. Grades are what will be able to kill you if they’re too low (at least for engineering, probably less important for hotel or AAP). Keep those grades up and write a solid essay!</p>

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<p>There is no bare minimum GPA because they know the rigor of your school.
They look very hard at fit. I know that is difficult to believe but trust me, they do.
You should also try some how to be different. Different is very good.</p>

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<p>Well my D got accepted yesterday to the College of Human Ecology (Human Development major). Her SAT’s were average to below 710 CR 640 Math 590 Math II Subject test 640 World History. She had 3 B’s and the rest A’s on her HS transcript. Classrank of 7 out of 156. None of her EC’s matched her major. We have no one in our family who went to Cornell or is affiliated with the college. Based on this we had a number of people on this forum tell (or insinuate) that she didn’t have a very good chance. What I’ve learned is that your stats will get you in or out of the conversation (with admissions), but your essays & letters of recommendation seem to be the most heavily weighed factors. Some things that stood out in her letters of rec were: 1) Interest in making the group better. 2) High leadership as bestowed by faculty & peers (class president, captain of varsity team) 3) Her GC compared her with other students our HS has sent to Ivy League schools in terms of characteristics that predict success 4) How highly respected she is by her peers. Her essays just revealed who she was…which in my eyes is everything her letters of Rec said she was</p>

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<p>I must agree with csdad. If you look at my stats, there is nothing that would make the adcom go “ahhh, we want that student”. But I think my essays were pretty good and really showed who I am. I think I underestimated the importance of the essays. But heads up to students who are going to be applying next year, make sure your essays are good. Spend a good amount of time writing and thinking about it. You won’t regret it.</p>

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<p>I agree - the power of the essays and recommendations is really what got my daughter in. She is a good student with a strong transcript, but I think her personal writings were what put her above the pack. She went to classes at Cornell during our last visit and wrote about how she chose what she thinks she wants to study there. Her essay was very introspective and gave them a glimpse into the person she really is. We worried about her SAT’s, but they were buoyed by her GPA, SAT 2’s, and AP scores. When the admissions people are looking at piles of while paper with black writing, I think it’s the essays and recommendations that make these students come to life. Also - an intense desire to attend the University needs to be conveyed. I believe Cornell is sick of being the “also ran” compared to the other Ivy League schools - they enjoy seeing that a student wants to be in Ithaca above all else.</p>

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<p>You know - depression is a serious illness effecting many of our young people today. I know you have it under control and that’s a good thing. It’s treatable today with counseling and medication, which is all a great thing. My guess is that Cornell was concerned with the recent suicides on their campus. You are probably not a risk for that, but they aren’t sure…I know you will find a place that you excel at. A year from now, you will see that and will thank Cornell for making this rough choice. You’re an amazing candiate.</p>

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<p>Decision: ACCEPTED TO College of Engineering </p>

<p>Objective:</p>

<ul>
<li>SAT I (breakdown): 2260. 740 CR, 800 M, 720 Writing</li>
<li>ACT: N.A </li>
<li>SAT II: Physics 800 Math II 800 Chem 800</li>
<li>Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): N.A </li>
<li>Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): N.A </li>
<li>AP (place score in parenthesis): N.A </li>
<li>IB (place score in parenthesis): NA</li>
<li>Senior Year Course Load: 7A for GCE A-level.</li>
<li>Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Regional Mathematics competition</li>
</ul>

<p>Subjective:</p>

<ul>
<li>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Drama, Collector’s Club(organized a nation-wide stamp exhibition), Participant of World Leadership Conference 2009. </li>
<li>Job/Work Experience: Gave tuition classes to juniors.</li>
<li>Volunteer/Community service: Helped out at local hospital for cancer patients. </li>
<li>Summer Activities: Summer school at University of Western Australia. </li>
<li>Essays: One of a kind, spent 3 months writing and definitely top-notch. </li>
<li>Teacher Recommendation: Very Good. </li>
<li>Counselor Rec:Very very Good. </li>
<li>Additional Rec: Position Paper published at Copenhagen Environment Conference as a combined youth statement in 2009. Currently serving army so my essay is on army. Have an internationally recognized level 2 paramedic cert. </li>
<li><p>Interview: She really liked me(and her husband is from the same high school as me)
Other</p></li>
<li><p>State (if domestic applicant): N.A </p></li>
<li><p>Country (if international applicant): Singapore </p></li>
<li><p>School Type: Top School in the country. </p></li>
<li><p>Ethnicity: Asian</p></li>
<li><p>Gender: Male</p></li>
<li><p>Income Bracket: Can afford Cornell I guess. </p></li>
<li><p>Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.):
First generation</p></li>
</ul>

<p>Reflection</p>

<ul>
<li>Strengths: Essay(spent 3 months writing and definitely one of a kind!), academics. </li>
<li>Weaknesses: Co-Curriculum activities, lack of leadership positions. </li>
<li>Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: The essay I guess</li>
<li>Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected:</li>
</ul>

<p>Comments:</p>

<p>Essay essay and essay. Those can make or break if your scores are at least decent enough.</p>

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<p>When are we getting our acceptance letters and fin aid packages? :)</p>

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<p>in 4-5 days says a student currntly studyin at crnell</p>

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<p>Decision: Accepted CALS</p>

<p>Objective:[ul]
[<em>] SAT I (breakdown):M+E=1780
[</em>] ACT:28
[<em>] SAT II:Math-680
[</em>] Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):3.89
[<em>] Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable):top 10%
[</em>] AP (place score in parenthesis): AP Lang (3), AP Environmental, AP Art History
[<em>] IB (place score in parenthesis):No IB
[</em>] Senior Year Course Load:AP Art History, Drawing and Dry Media, Publications, PreCal, Church History, Intro to Networking, AP Literature, Forensic Science, Social Justice, AP Enviro self study
[<em>] Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Presidents List, First Honors and Second Honors
[/ul]Subjective:[ul]
[</em>] Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis):
[<em>] Job/Work Experience: I work at my local governments Office of Environmental Sustainability. I have been there for a little over a year and aid in writing laws and other promotional things
[</em>] Volunteer/Community service: Intern at OES^
[<em>] Summer Activities:Summer@Brown, Smith Summer Science and Engineering, DRC
[</em>] Essays: Just wrote about what I am passionate about and love to do. I tried to show what I would bring to Cornell and I guess that worked
[<em>] Teacher Recommendation: Art and Spanish teacher
[</em>] Counselor Rec:
[<em>] Additional Rec: work
[</em>] Interview: only from an alumnus over the phone ~10 mins
[/ul]Other[ul]
[<em>] State (if domestic applicant): Maryland
[</em>] Country (if international applicant):
[<em>] School Type:Private Religious
[</em>] Ethnicity:White/Spanish(Spain)
[<em>] Gender:Female
[</em>]Income Bracket: 250,000+
[<em>] Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): parents donates money and a few horses awhile back but thats it
[/ul]Reflection[ul]
[</em>] Strengths: Work experience and shown dedication towards my major
[<em>] Weaknesses: standardized scores
[</em>] Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Hopefully I was accepted to BU, UMich, UVermont, UChicago, Johns Hopkins but it all doesn’t really matter because I got into Cornell ED <3
[li] Where else were you accepted/waitlisted/rejected: First notice[/li][/ul]**General Comments: So estatified **</p>

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<p>Decision: Accepted by College of Engineering</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2200 (760 M, 740 CR, 700 W
ACT: N/A
SAT II: 750 Math II, 760 Chemistry, 740 Physics
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.8 (roughly about a 96 average grade)
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): HS doesn’t rank, but approximately top 1%
AP (place score in parenthesis): Chemistry (5), English Language & Composition (4), U.S. History (4), Calculus BC (3)
IB (place score in parenthesis): None
Senior Year Course Load: AP English Literature & Composition, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics C, AP Statistics, AP Spanish V, AP Government and Politics,
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): None
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): 3 Leaderhip positions in Indoor track (captain), Math Team Captain, and Student Government Treasurer
Job/Work Experience: Worked in Horizon Staffings
Volunteer/Community service: Volunteered for over 250 hours in several places of my interest mostly in a mentoring program
Summer Activities: UCONN engineering program
Essays: good Common App essay, good supplemental essay
Teacher Recommendation: They were all right
Counselor Rec: good
Additional Rec: None
Interview: None</p>

<p>Other
State (if domestic applicant): CT
School Type: Public
Race: Asian
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: idk
Hooks (URM, first generation college, etc.): Great uncle went to Cornell for Economics </p>

<p>Reflection
Strengths: Scores, GPA, senior year course load, volunteer work, Common App essay, one recommendation, leadership positions
Weaknesses: Lack of awards, AP scores.
Why you think you were accepted/deferred/rejected: Taking the hardest possible classes my high school offers, strong SAT I and II scores, extensive volunteer work, good essays, and showing a genuine love and care for engineering as well as Cornell</p>

<p>General Comments:</p>

<p>Always believe in yourself and don’t lose hope.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p>

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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>Can I make the Facebook group for us all?
Specifically Engineering (I want to see who we all are!)?</p>

<p>Also, I see a group titled, “Cornell Class of 2015” but after clicking on a few names, some of them had Cornell '14…
Is this the group…?</p>

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<p>What were you going for - your major?
You have to be really interested in a field of study and then work hard to get into that major.
Your scores are excellent (waaaay better than mine) and everything else is fine.
As for SAT I, I think you should take it as one of my friends only sent in his ACT but didn’t have much luck.</p>

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<p>I just got my acceptance letter. Pretty quick.</p>

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<p>Congrats to everyone who got accepted!</p>

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<p>FortheWolf (awesome username btw), you mean you got the letter in the mail today? and if so where do you live (not precisely, obviously, but near ithaca? or at least in NY?)</p>