Please chance for CoE

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>I'm going to apply regardless of the results, but I couldn't resist the urge of making this thread. :x </p>

<p>Major: Computer Science</p>

<p>Female asian</p>

<p>GPA
UW: 3.8
W: 4.4</p>

<p>SAT 1430/2230
CR: 630 -- I hate this section D: -stabstab-
M: 800
W: 800 - essay: 12</p>

<p>Will retake SAT and will try the ACT</p>

<p>SAT II
Math II: 760
Chemistry: 770
Physics: 800</p>

<p>Will retake Math II in November</p>

<p>AP scores
Calculus AB: 5
Physics B: 5
English Language: 5
US History: 4
World History: 3 </p>

<p>EC:
National Honor Society
Math Team
Computer Club
Programming Club
Gourmet club
Tutoring
Volunteer work in hospital
Attending piano classes
Cross country</p>

<p>Will being a girl applying for engineering make up for my CR score? :|</p>

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<p>First, CR isn’t that bad. Second, yes it will. Girls have a 45% acceptance rate in engineering. You’re probably in.</p>

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<p>very good chance (I assume your school doesn’t offer Calc BC?)</p>

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<p>My school offers Calc BC to seniors only, and I’ll be taking Calc BC.</p>

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<p>You have a good chance. Get 5’s on AP Calc BC, and Bio if possible. That will strengthen your application. Do not attempt Math II again. Will not do much. However improving CR might.</p>

<p>As is, you will be eligible to waive out of Physics 1112, one liberal arts requirement (USH) and one required writing seminar if you get in. </p>

<p>Check the AP credit table on Cornell engineering website.</p>

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<p>You are a very strong candidate.</p>

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<p>Wow, I’m surprised that I would get optimistic responses.</p>

<p>2coll - Wouldn’t improving Math II be more helpful than improving CR? Math is a lot more closely related to my major than CR.</p>

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<p>A 760 in Math II is a good score. A jump from 760 to 800 is good but will not cast the deciding vote in my opinion as you already have a 800 in Math and Phys. However, a 630 to 700 or 730 in CR will be a big deal. Cornell Engineering does emphasize CR through various required classes within its curriculum. It will also bring you into a comfortable range.</p>

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<p>I doubt I can get my CR at 700+. I’m trying my best, and maybe the ACT will be better.</p>

<p>Thanks for your help.</p>