<p>with great essays and good recs, etc you might offset yur scores, some of which are a tiny bit low. not too bad though (writing and reading specifically). i would retake the sat.</p>
<p>aem is kinda tough to get into too, you might want to rethink another major in cals with less applicants.</p>
<p>i got the same math as you, 680 for reading, and 660 for the writing with a 12/12 essay
(took nov4 SAT subjects, so i'll post the results here i guess whe that comes out)</p>
<p>i applied ED to arts and science</p>
<p>finger crossed for me and you!!
hopefully i'll see you there :)</p>
<p>Not very descriptive. My roommate is an AEM major but he had considerably better stats. If you do get in, I hope you have AP Bio credit because that full year bio requirement is killing him.</p>
<p>I think your grades and recs will determine a lot, since Cornell knows most of the Long Island high schools pretty well. It is smart to apply to AEM as an in-state student. Definitely do some research into AEM and make sure that you know it well before submitting those essays. AEM has recently defined itself as Cornell's undergrad business program (used to be econ w/an agricultural slant). It has a lot of ties to the Johnson School and to Cornell's entrepreneurship program, so any demonstrated interest in these things will help. More info on ec's and grades would help me make more suggestions. </p>
<p>Make sure you use that sense of humor in your essays!</p>
<p>I don't think, frankly, that those scores will cut it unless balanced by a very high class rank and exceptional EC's or a strong hook. A 730 math and 700 verbal are the break points for 50-50 admission to the Ag school and you will need more for AEM unless you are a star athlete. The ACT just makes it. Same, essentially, as Wharton, with same proviso for athletes.</p>