Rescinded because of High GPA, but low IB Scores?

Applying to College
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<p>I was accepted to Cornell ED. Since then, my GPA has not dropped - at all. On my application, I was predicted a 42/45 total IB points, however, I do not feel that I am able to achieve such high scores on the IB exams in may.</p>

<p>I think, realistically, I can probably score something close to 35/45 IB points on the exams. </p>

<p>Suppose this does happen, what are the chances that Cornell will rescind my offer of admission. </p>

<p>IB scores are not released until July. Will the fact that I applied ED to them, and hence have no where to go if they do choose to rescind me, reduce the likelihood of this unfortunate event occurring?</p>

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<p>You guessed a 42/45?</p>

<p><em>facepalm</em></p>

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<p>Well no, its the teachers that predict the IB marks.</p>

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<p>Then your GPA will be questioned.</p>

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<p>I have no idea at all how IB works, but if its anything like AP, then hell no.</p>

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<p>No, you won’t be rescinded for low IB test scores. You just probably won’t get college credit for the ones you scored low in. The same applies to AP courses: Colleges use them for placement, not for judging whether a student should have their admission pulled.</p>

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<p>As far as I know, no college in the US gives a **** about predicted IB scores.</p>

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<p>For those of you not familiar with IB, you need a minimum of 24/45 points to graduate with an IB diploma. 35/45 is averaging 5-6 points per test (out of 7 points) with a solid extended essay (4,000 words).</p>

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<p>i’m gonna bring this out of obscurity and ask a question.</p>

<p>Cornell requires predicted IB scores?! i have never read this anywhere. and they don’t require predicted AP scores… that’s ridiculous. is this true?</p>