So.. Chance Me for CAS?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>GPA : 3.9
Rank: top 3%</p>

<p>SAT: 2400</p>

<p>SAT II:
Math II – 800
World History – 720
US History – 770
Physics - 800</p>

<p>I’m taking the IB Diploma now, and got a 7 in IB Math SL (although it doesn’t count for anything anyway)
I took 3 AP Classes: AP World, AP Music, AP US
I’m taking AP Physics and AP BC Calc next year, along with all my HL IB classes (I hope to get 6’s and 7’s on these tests)
Basically I took the most rigorous course load offered at my school.</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:</p>

<p>Men’s Health Center (Grades 10, 11)</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:</p>

<p>Mathletes
(Grades 9, 10, 11)</p>

<p>Marching Band – Trombone
(Grades 9~11)</p>

<p>Concert Band - Trombone
(Grades 9~11)</p>

<p>Tri-M Music Honor Society
(Grade 10)</p>

<p>Academic Team
(Grade 11)</p>

<p>Community Service:</p>

<p>Special Olympics Club in Long Island</p>

<p>Leadership:</p>

<p>Rank Leader in Marching Band; Drum Major in Marching Band</p>

<p>Awards:</p>

<p>AP Music Student of the Year
(Grade 10)</p>

<p>I know my scores and academics are pretty solid, but my extracurriculars, volunteer work, and community service are pretty weak. I'm a middle class Eurasian male going to a public school in the suburbs, so I don't really have any hook. I plan to apply ED this senior year, and my essay I'm planning to write about music in my essay, since it is my passion. Do you think I have a decent shot at this school despite my lack of extracurricular participation?</p>

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<p>Honestly, academics account for a good 70-80% of your total consideration (according to a book I read that was actually written by an Ivy Leagues admission officer - it’s called A is for Admissions if you have time to check it out).</p>

<p>Your ECs are by no means terrible. You have a nice pattern of devotion towards music! And your essay will even further reflection your dedication/passion. I really think you have a very good chance of getting in, ESPECIALLY if you apply early decision.</p>

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<p>I hope so. I just feel I havent done much for the world, and my application seems a bit selfish. There are people who devote much more time for humanitarian causes, and I’m worried my laziness would be looked at with disdain by admission officers.</p>

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<p>i would say 80% acceptance.
nice job on the SAT and on band, played Sax!
whats urs intended major?</p>

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<p>I actually want to double major in math and music. And thank you :)</p>