If you ED to Cornell and have better EC’s I think you might have a decent chance (meaning same as others, esp cuz it’s an Ivy League)! Yes, GPA is low, but I’ve seen people with your GPA get in ED. Would you mind sharing your race?
The only problem with improving EC’s is that colleges can see when you start. Aka if you start junior summer/senior fall, it looks like your sole purpose of doing these EC’s is to help your resume (which obvi, colleges do not like). I’d say it is better to improve upon one existing EC. Perhaps the films? Maybe compete in some /state/national since film seems to be a continuing interest of yours!
I am Nepali which is a very small country in Asia. I have also helped organize events to generate money and good to go to Nepal to help the earth quake victims. Should I include that because it wasn’t really a formal event we just went around asking for donations and such
Since you’re international, that will also lower your chances a little bit. You have virtually perfect tests but not great GPA or ECs. Include everything you’ve done outside of school for ECS
Nothing will help buffer your application from the fallout of a poor GPA. If you apply ED, you MIGHT get deferred, but GPA is still the most important component. Since you’re asian, it makes things even more difficult. I’m not saying you’re screwed, but just have safeties.