Some Constructive Criticism Please

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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<p>Hello, I am new to this discussion board. I was wondering if any of you would share your opinion on my application to Cornell’s College of Arts and Sciences as a psychology major.</p>

<p>I am an 18-year-old caucasian male from Texas.</p>

<p>Stats
SAT I: 1410/1600 (Math: 740; Critical Reading: 670; Writing: 650)
SAT II: Math IC: 750; Literature: 650</p>

<p>I attend a very large (3400+), very competitive public high school.
GPA: 94 (top 20% of class)
Senior Classes and Midyear grades:
AP European History-88
AP Physics-96
AP Psychology-94
AP Calculus-97
AP Macroeconomics-93
AP English-97
Varsity Choir
Model UN</p>

<p>My average from my freshman and sophomore years significantly bring down my average, but I have also taken on a rigorous course load. I hope that Cornell is willing to look at my midyear grades as a better reflection of my potential.</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities and Awards:</p>

<pre><code> Model United Nations (10-12)
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<p>I have won several “Best Delegate” awards, including awards from Yale, University of Chicago, and Trinity University.</p>

<pre><code> Guitar Club (9-12)
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<p>I have coordinated several performances for school and charity.</p>

<pre><code> Varsity Choir (11-12)
Latin Club (9-11)
Film Club (9-12)
JETS (12)
Volunteer work (9-12)
Freshman Basketball (9)
Work Experience (10-11)
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<p>I worked for a little over a year at a movie theater as a “Shift Leader”. This is where I spent most of my time, working about 35 hours a week, during my sophomore and junior years.</p>

<p>Then, of course, there are the usual activities (NHS, Honor Roll, Who’s Who, etc…)</p>

<p>I have great recommendations, just like everyone else.</p>

<p>I wrote very good essays, which, in my opinion, compensate a little for my lower GPA. I’d be happy to PM them to you if you are interested in reading them.</p>

<p>Also, I had an alumni interview in December that went unusually well. The interviewer all but told me that I was already accepted, and that she’d write me a great recommendation, which didn’t make sense to me because I was under the impression that the interview had no impact on the application. </p>

<p>That’s it. I’d really appreciate some constructive criticism.</p>

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<p>i think u have a great chance</p>

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<p>good luck applications went up 15% this year a total of 28000. hope your appllcation is memborable.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys, I heard that the acceptance rate is down to around 21%, so I'm a lot less optimistic now. Good luck to everyone.</p>