<p>I didn't get a likely letter. Cornell was kind of a reach for me (2080 SATs, 700 Bio SAT II, 670 chem SAT II, 760 US History SAT II, top 10% of my class with only 3.551 GPA, white girl, etc.) but I do have a hook in that I had a few major leadership positions, started a Young Democrats chapter at my high school AND my application was sent in a green envelope to show that I had "athletic support" for rowing at Cornell if I get in (I was kind of recruited but not really...). So I guess my question is, since I didn't get a likely letter does that mean I am unlikely to be accepted? Also, does anyone know how much influence athletic support has on the admissions process? Everyone I talk to seems to think I will get in but now I'm REALLY not so sure....</p>
<p>when did they sent out a likely letter?</p>
<p>well I don't know because I didn't get one but I have reason to believe that they did already send them out because my friend who applied to Yale ED told me that Yale sent their likely letters a week or two ago.</p>
<p>likely letters are usually given to athletes for recruitment purposes. they don't mean that much.</p>
<p>The green envelopes are important. Your stats are good enough for Cornell, even without the green envelope tip. What's your ERG times?</p>