tension is building up

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>as the early decision date nears I am getting really nervous</p>

<p>I have applied to Cornell Early Decision to engineering. As the early decision date nears I am getting really nervous. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Race: White (Turkish)
Gender: Male
Residence: New Jersey
Intended Major: Electrical Engineering</p>

<p>Numerical Stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.62(uw) :( , 4.13 (w)
SAT(new)- 800M, 800V, 710WR</p>

<p>SAT II Chemistry- 800
SAT II Math IIC- 800</p>

<p>AP Computer Science AB-5</p>

<p>Senior Year APs:</p>

<p>Calc BC
Chemistry
Physics B
Economics
English</p>

<p>Patents and Research:</p>

<p>Invented a garbage receptacle that houses both recycling and trash and seperates the two by means of a foot pedal in the fourth grade. Recieved U.S. Patent in 2001 on the invention.</p>

<p>Recieved $300 minigrant from the Board of Education to develop a new type of electric Motor (2003.) Patent pending. (I wrote the patent application myself, if that counts for anything.)</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:</p>

<p>Researcher for the New School University in NY. Research on Project Pericles, an intercollegiate program for civic engagement and community awareness, and methods that the New School could use to implement the objectives of this program. Presented my findings to several New School administrators, including ex-U.S. senator Bob Kerry.</p>

<p>Work Experience:</p>

<p>Landscaping (20-30hrs/wk) (Summer 2003)</p>

<p>A&P Groceries Department (25hrs/wk) (2005, still employed)</p>

<p>Summer Courses:</p>

<p>Precalculus, Microbiology, & Fencing at Montclair University (2002)</p>

<p>Advanced Chemistry at Columbia University (2004)</p>

<p>Clubs:</p>

<p>Asian Culture Club (9,10)
Chinese Honors Society (11) (I took 4 years of Chinese)
National Honors Society (11, 12)
Debate Club (9, 10)</p>

<p>Awards:
Annual Honors (2002-2003)
Honors w/ Distinction (2003-2004, 2004-2005)
National Merit Commended Scholar
National Science League Physics Test Award</p>

<p>Reccomendations:</p>

<p>Got a great rec from Bob Kerry as well as my supervisor at the New School.</p>

<p>Awesome rec from TA at Columbia (talks about my interest and knowledge in electronics)</p>

<p>Also getting reccomendations from my Physics, Chemistry, and U.S. History teachers.</p>

<p>Please rate my chances. Again, I will be grateful for your comments. Be honest.</p>

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<p>No reason they would reject you. ECs are spectacular and SAT are very high as well. I think you are in.</p>

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<p>thanks fleet</p>

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<p>bumppppppppppp</p>

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<p>somebody else want to comment?</p>

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<p>bummmmmmmmmmmmmmmppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp</p>

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<p>breathe in. breathe out. relax. </p>

<p>you're in.</p>

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<p>Good luck! I think you're basically in.</p>

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<p>i think you're in
cornell engineering is a lot easier to get into i believe
i may be wrong..but hope not</p>

<p>you got it!</p>

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<p>Cornell: Match</p>

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<p>thanx guys</p>

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<p>bump +(10 chars)</p>

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<p>come on anyone else?</p>

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<p>Well, if they don't they are foolish - you are obviously a very inventive young person, and you will be an asset to whichever college is lucky enough to get you. Best of luck and hope the days fly by!</p>

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<p>thanx a alot. that put a smile on my face.</p>

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<p>bump bump!!!</p>

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<p>How many people do you need to tell you that you will get in?</p>

<p>I would be extremely surprised if you do not get accepted.</p>

<p>Now, please, calm down, and dont keep bumpin'... you will learn your results in a very short time. (I know its hard to not think about it, but its better for you.)</p>