<p>Hello I was wondering if I had any chance of getting into a college like Cornell University.
I am going to be a Senior in high school this year.
FAQs about myself are;
SAT scores (taking one more time)
Reading:600
Math:590
Writing:610
Cumulative GPA as of now: 4.152
will have taken: hon physics, AP macro, AP chem, hon english, AP Bio, AP psychology, and AP calculus
have a lot of volunteer hours; over 100
captain of soccer team 10th grade, played 9-10th
captain of lacosse team 10th grade, played 9-12
recieved 2nd team for lacrosse 11th grade
recieved academic all american for lacrosse 11th grade
I am in the National Honor Society 11-12th
I have a leadership position in 2 clubs at my high school
In the top 5% of class
Havnt recieved my AP scores back yet.. thanks so much :) please respond and let me know if I'm headed in the right track...I want to be a vet when i grow up.
Major: pre-veterinary medicine</p>
<p>Everything looks good except for your SATs, which are very borderline. If I were you I would go all out studying for your final round of SATs. If you can reach the 2000-threshold for your cumulative score you will have a great chance at getting in. Another option is trying the ACTs, which are considerably easier for some people.</p>
<p>Edit: Applying early decision would also be a major boon to your chances of acceptance.</p>
<p>I would think you need around 150 more points on your SAT to have an average chance to get in. I don’t think anyone can really say that any applicant has a “great chance” at any Ivy school. Applicants with perfect scores and grades are rejected yearly. Now if you are a recruited Lacrosse player you have a “great chance” with your present scores!!</p>
<p>All you really need to do is break a 2000 to have a good chance! If you can break the 2100s and write a killer essay, I think you have an excellent chance! Good luck!</p>
<p>Eeeek. You have got to get a higher SAT score!
Which college are you applying to?
Going to need more information.</p>
<p>I want to apply to Cornell University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Delaware, Virginia Tech & thats pretty much all for now. And yes, I am not a good standardized test taker. I can ace an AP test in school, but not an SAT. I will have awesome recomendation letters though and I also play for a travel team during the summer. I recieved the english award for school. What other information would you like?</p>
<p>College at Cornell. Cornell is a University with many colleges in it.
I’m guessing Arts and Science? Just raise up those SATs if you can… It was hard for me.</p>
<p>Oh sorry I didn’t know there were any! I havn’t taken a tour…I should probably do that soon lol. And I guess Arts and Science, I’m not sure which one is best for pre-vet medicine. And yeah I’m going to study so hard for them. I did study the last couple of times but it just seems like either my critical reading goes up by almost 70 points, but then writing drops. Math is always either 580 or 590, which sucks because I love math and am really good at it. But I will try to omit more math questions next time because I felt so good about it the last time I took it that I didnt omit any…I was really shocked at my math score :/. Do you have any tips on how to study for the math section better?</p>
<p>As of right now, your chances are virtually non-existent with that SAT score. If you’re not an underrepresented minority, you should be aiming for 2000+ as just a minimum (ideally your score should be in the 2100-2400 range).</p>
<p>Lacrosse</p>
<p>I would neither discourage you from retaking the SATs nor from applying to all of the schools you are listing, but … if you’ve taken the SAT more than one time (certainly if you’ve taken it more than twice) and you’re getting consistent results, this may, just be where you test out. If you take the test again, think about why you think you’ll do better this time.</p>
<p>Now, the SAT is an imperfect test at best and there are many extremely bright people who don’t test well. But realistically with your scores, Cornell is a reach for you (your scores are well below the 25th percentile for accepted students), as is Penn. Not impossible, but don’t count on it. Va Tech and Delaware, certainly are target schools.</p>
<p>Math - What level of it are you in right now? You’re just going to have to be good… Haha. No tricks here.</p>
<p>Writing - Barron’s Writing Book
[Amazon.com:</a> Writing Workbook for the New SAT (SAT Writing Workbook) (9780764132216): George Ehrenhaft: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Workbook-New-SAT/dp/0764132210]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Writing-Workbook-New-SAT/dp/0764132210)
Great help with the grammar part, even if you don’t really improve your essay.</p>
<p>Reading - Barron’s Reading Book
[Amazon.com:</a> Verbal Workbook for the NEW SAT (Barron’s Critical Reading Workbook for the SAT) (9780764124112): Sharon Wiener Green: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Verbal-Workbook-Barrons-Critical-Reading/dp/0764124110]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Verbal-Workbook-Barrons-Critical-Reading/dp/0764124110)
This was good for the reading comprehension (passages and questions).
I never had a passion for vocabulary, so I can’t tell you if it will improve that portion.
Read the first paragraph, then answer the first three questions or so (the first __ usually deal with the first paragraph). Read the second paragraph, then answer the next set of questions, etc.</p>
<p>In general - don’t read the instructions as you should not waste time.
Go quickly through the easy sections.</p>
<p>Quick thoughts.</p>
<p>thankyou:)! yeah i think i just need to practice practice practice.</p>
<p>Looking at your post again… AP Calculus should be a high enough level to get an 800 in math.
You’ve definitely learned everything on the test and then more.
I expect a high score from you. Study hard, dammit… Screw summer fun (hear me?).
Post back your scores when you get them.</p>
<p>lacrosse</p>
<p>For pre-vet, either CAS (arts) or CALS (ag) come to mind as possibilities. If you’re a NYS resident, the tuition at CALS is much lower.</p>
<p>“much lower” is relative…total cost for CALS is still $40,000 per year.</p>
<p>I think the tuition differential is $16,000 +/- per year.</p>
<p>CALS is certainly expensive but still much less so than CAS for In-state.</p>
<p>I will post my scores so you guys know! But like I said… I am so good at math in school and then… on the SATs im just not… but I am about to become a senior so I havnt actually taken AP calculus just yet. But I will have like a month of it before the next SAT</p>
<p>A problem with the SAT II Math (both levels I and II) is that it really doesn’t get into advanced math like Calc. at all. And that’s part of the problem, you’re being tested on stuff that you may not have studied in a couple of years.</p>
<p>Get one of the better study guides (or an SAT review course, if you can afford it). There are a lot of tricks and shortcuts for the Math. Learning them can bring up your score.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>