RD Chances at Cornell (CAS)

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Hey, another annoying chance thread, i know. but this would be INCREDIBLY helpful if I could get an idea of where I stand for regular decision. I'll try and keep it short and sweet.</p>

<p>UW GPA: ~3.65
W GPA: ~4.1</p>

<p>No ranking.</p>

<p>ACT: 34 (35, 36, 34, 32)
SAT II: Physics and Math II (800)
APs: Calc BC (5), Psych (4, selfstudy), Stats (4), Eng III (4)
Current APs: AP Chinese, AP English IV, AP Physics, and Calc 3 (not an AP, but AP level... actually higher. but yeah)</p>

<p>Extra curriculars: Varsity Math Team (9-12), Varsity Tennis (9-12), Mock Trial (10-12) (exec board on mock trial)</p>

<p>Volunteer: Volunteer at a museum. I build and prototype new exhibits.</p>

<p>Summer Research in medical physics</p>

<p>Female going into physics</p>

<p>Overall, I believe I have strong test scores, but my GPA is also pretty weak. I have taken the most rigorous courseload possible and have challenged myself. I'm very dedicated to my extra curriculars and believe I'll get stellar recs.</p>

<p>eeeeeh. overall. i'm pretty lost at where I stand. any feed back would be excellent, thanks!</p>

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<p>You have nice test scores … but which one of your extracurriculars are you extremely passionate about? You should select one to showcase (in your essays). I think you can elaborate on the summer research experience in your essay, etc.</p>

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<p>What do you think your rank or percentile is (i.e top 1%, 5,%, 10%, etc)? Cornell looks like a mid-high reach for you.</p>

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<p>You have an impressive application but unfortunately you never know with CAS. CAS is very competitive and almost like picking out of a hat blind-folded. I’d say if you applied ED you’d have a better shot but RD I wouldn’t call a guarantee. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I think your chances are pretty good–my daughter is a freshman at Cornell CAS and based on the scores of the other admitted students, I think you are competitive. You’re also choosing a major where being a female will be an asset. As some of the others have said, I do think you should pick one thing to focus on and really showcase in your essay. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Even if your school doesn’t officially rank, do you have an idea if you are top 10% in your class? Top 5? Because I can almost guarantee Cornell will be able to have a fairly accurate guess when they evaluate your application.</p>