Posted in Cornell Forum; chance please!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys chance por favor!</p>

<p>Academics:
SAT I: 1480 (790 M, 690 CR)
SATII: 800 math II 800 US History 780 Chem
ACT: None (Just took June though, hope 33-36)
Unweighted GPA: N/A
Weighted GPA: 99/100
Rank: Top 5%
Senior Year Schedule : AP Calc BC, AP Macro, AP micro, AP us gov, AP comparative gov, AP chem, AP spanish, AP literature
So Far: AP World, AP US, AP Stat, AP Physics B, AP Lang
Major Awards: Commended Merit Scholar</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Volunteer: 30 ish Hours - 50 - 60 more this summer</p>

<p>Cornell Summer Program 3 credits
Treasurer of Cornell's Cooperative Extension in my area (recently shut down due to budget cuts) Invited to state competition in public speaking</p>

<p>School: Captain Debate Team, President Spanish Honor Society, Treasurer Mathletes, President Chess Club, Member National Honor Society, Member Political Science Club
Intel Research Student</p>

<p>Recommendation:
Assume both really strong letters.</p>

<p>Financial aid: Applying
Intended major: Economics + Math / ORIE
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income level: No clue
Hooks: None
School: SUPER competitive public (2 2400s in my grade), gets about 65 ivy league acceptances/year, sometimes many more, sometimes a bit less.</p>

<p>ED
College of Arts and Sciences or Engineering</p>

<p>Chance for Uchicago, Northwestern also please!</p>

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<p>Bump :slight_smile:
Come on guys!!</p>

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<p>63 views and no answer… What is your problem people?
I would suggest going here
[The</a> University of Chicago - Chicago, Illinois - Undergraduate Information](<a href=“http://www.collegeview.com/schools/the-university-of-chicago]The”>http://www.collegeview.com/schools/the-university-of-chicago)
take a look around.
Your SAT score is a 1480 correct?
I’m not familiar with your school’s GPA system @_@ so I can’t comment on that.</p>

<p>It seems your really invovled with extra curric activities (that’s good)
Your position in some of those clubs are impressive.
I’ll assume your grades are mostly A’s.</p>

<p>If so then I’m sure you have a chance to get into the college of your choice :]
Your SAT score seems odd and out of place when compared to the other info you’ve given…
I would say comeback after you get more info on your ACT and when you have your GPA.</p>

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<p>Well I have never gotten below an A, mostly A+s and it’s just generally out of 100.A+ is 100 A is a 94 and so on. I have the most rigorous courseload offered, I guess the hardest one in my whole grade 8 APs, research, and programming.
My ACT I took last week so I hope I did well on that, the SAT is a 2190 overall, yeesh ;( I just did 1600 because I know cornell and chicago view it out of 1600.
Thanks for replying, but my main hope is Cornell ED
Also this is my GPA, my school does it a weird way out of 8 but I have a close to perfect GPA, that’s probably the best part of my app so I guess assume it’s good. My school does it out of 100 and out of 8, and I don’t have the out of 8 thing but it’s a 99 out of 100.</p>

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<p>Bump lol so few responses!</p>

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<p>I think you have a very good chance at all three schools. I got into Cornell regular decision with only slightly higher stats, but your ECs are much better than mine were. It seems like you’ve shown a lot of interest in Cornell, which is a big plus.</p>

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<p>Thanks, how much higher were your SATs (IIs)/GPA and rank?
Also which school/major did you apply to?
Thanks for replying!! :)</p>

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<p>I had a 2230 SAT (1530 M+Cr), my GPA was similar to yours (mostly A+'s with nothing lower than an A), and my class rank was top 2-3%. My SAT IIs were 800 Math II, 800 Chem, 800 Physics, and 800 Bio (M). I applied to Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering at Cornell.</p>

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<p>Ah so your GPA was pretty similar yeah I’m the same I guess with that, SATs definitely better, SAT IIs about the same (Econ major I need US so I feel like that fits, so my 780 chem won’t hurt).
Thanks a lot for the input, and if you got in RD to CoE I hope I can get in ED to CAS :slight_smile:
How do my ECs look specifically, you said they were good but why, it looks like other kids have ECs that are 50x better?
Also for other people’s reference, I have by far the hardest courses available and almost definitely the hardest schedule in my entire grade…</p>

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<p>It’s true that there are a lot of people on CC that have unbelievable EC’s, but yours aren’t bad. I like the fact that you have multiple leadership positions, since colleges always look for those. And the Cooperative Extension thing looks pretty cool.</p>

<p>Anyway, your EC’s are better than mine for sure. I had pretty much only research, music, and tutoring, with no leadership positions.</p>

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<p>Meh I hope so, but I also hope that this year isn’t supposed to be harder to get into schools! My grade is so competitive, we have 2 2400s, and like 25 kids with 2300+s!! It’s crazy, so I’m trying to stand out with the hardest schedule and my leadership stuff.
I hope it works!
But just so you know I’m only taking AP/classes that I’m interested in, don’t get the wrong idea. I could have taken like AP Physics C, AP Bio, AP computer science or music theory etc. but i love history., math, language etc. so don’t think I’m just padding the app too! I have a passion for what I do ;P</p>

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<p>I think that actually works in your favor, because your class rank is a lot more meaningful when there are lots of top kids at your school. I think you’ll be fine. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Thanks, you too; I’m sure chemical engineering is VERY hard :)</p>

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<p>Bump! Im more curious to see if these ECs are passable at cornell ED or not, and the SAT :confused:
My GPA and SAT IIs i think are really strong though</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t worry, it definitely looks like you have a good shot. Just write good essays and you’re in!</p>

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<p>Gracias, I hope that’s true!</p>

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<p>Bump…</p>

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<p>Grr dont make me bump again!</p>

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<p>jeez…bump</p>