What can I do?

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<p>... to increase my chances of admission? Any specific advice or tips on what Cornell likes to see? Here are my stats (taken from a Chance Me):</p>

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<p>GPA:
9th, 10th, & 11th grade GPA: 3.9
10th & 11th grade GPA: 4.0</p>

<p>AP CLASSES:
Junior Year: AP English Lang, AP US History (2)
Senior Year: AP English Lit, AP Government, AP Statistics, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Spanish Lang, AP Microeconomics (7)</p>

<p>SAT:
2050 (CR: 720, Math: 730, Writing: 600)
Note - I'm retaking this in October so don't be too harsh. This was my first time I took it and I took it without any prep. I've been scoring around 2180-2200 recently.</p>

<p>SAT II:
- Math II: 710
- Literature: 730
- Chemistry: 700</p>

<p>EXTRACURRICULARS:
Freshman Year
- Tennis
- Youth Advisory Board for my city
- Freshman Play (Principal role)
- NJHS (Officer)</p>

<p>Sophomore Year
- Tennis
- FCCLA
- Spanish Club</p>

<p>Junior Year
- Student Council Rep.
- School Play (Principal role)
- Prom Committee (Co-Chair)
- Newspaper (Editor)
- Basketball Manager
- Academic Team/Quiz Bowl (Varsity) [4th in State]
- 70 hours misc. community service</p>

<p>Senior Year (What I'm sure of)
- Student Council (Secretary)
- Newspaper (Editor)
- Volleyball Manager
- Basketball Manager
- Academic Team/Quiz Bowl (Captain)
- NHS (Officer)</p>

<p>WORK EXPERIENCE:
I worked part-time at a Canoe Rental and Campground the summer before my Freshman year. I saved the money and spent it on my first car.</p>

<p>HONORS/AWARDS:
- Most Outstanding Writer (10th Grade)
- Rookie of the Year, Tennis (10th Grade)
- Highest GPA (11th Grade)
- 3rd Place Disrtict Art Show</p>

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<p>Figure out what you want to study, which school/college to apply for, where you fit the best. Academically you are in the ball park but Cornell is all about fit!</p>

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<p>getting those SATs up should be your primary concern</p>

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<p>^ SAT’s are fine, Cornell does not look at writing. However increasing wudnt hurt lol.</p>

<p>You seem like a good fit, apply ED.</p>

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<p>okay thanks guys! what about my EC’s? Do I have enough leadership positions? What does Cornell care the most about?
And what about CAS for ED? Is there an easier college to get into that I would be a good fit for?</p>

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<p>Yeah, shah is right…didn’t notice how low your writing was. You should be fine.</p>

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<p>Bump…</p>

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<p>i would say you have a chance at getting into Cornell.
But definitely try harder and do ur best on the SAT.
Make sure ur essays are amazing; u want ur essays to stand out. (in a good way :p)
i assume ur more into english/humanity type of person? then CAS and i guess ILR would be good fit.
oh btw, i wouldnt apply to a college that u wouldnt necessarily be pleased with just becuz it may seem easier to get into. (i.e. Hotel school, etc) college admission officers would know whether or not ur really passionate about it.
good lukc</p>

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<p>Those SAT II scores need to get up, you should become a URM, pretend you’re a legacy, etc., just the usual you know</p>