<p>Academically, I would say that I am a pretty weak candidate (3.8 gpa, 2010 SAT), although I have taken the hardest course load available (9 IB courses junior year) to me.</p>
<p>I was wondering, however, how numbers driven Cornell is. I am a pretty quirky gal (I've been published - once, have had my art displayed in an international venue, and worked in a rather odd job over the summer in addition to attending Governor's School), although I don't know if they are enough to breathe life into my application.</p>
<p>Any thoughts? I love Cornell, but I have been thinking more realistically about applying ED to a state school, where my chances would probably be better.</p>
<p>There's nothing wrong with your gpa. You also still have time to retake the SAT - is there a section you could focus on that might raise your score to 2100?<br>
Don't give up before you've even tried, if Cornell seems like a great fit. Is there a reason Cornell suits you? Apply to the state school,( but not ED,) and a couple of other sure bets, but also apply to a couple of places that you'd love to attend but consider reaches. One thing is certain- if you don't apply, you won't be attending.</p>
<p>If you really love Cornell, ED is the way to go, if you're comitted to going there if you get in, which would make sense if you really love the school.</p>
<p>cornell is not totally number driven... i've heard of people accepted w/ 1280's and decent gpa's and people get rejected w/ 1500+ and top 5 in their class... you have to have good recs, essays, ec's, all that side shabazz... your gpa is fine and your sat is, i believe, good enough</p>