What is considered a decent score for CALS?

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<p>Hi.</p>

<p>What is usually considered an average or decent SAT score for CALS (for RD)? I got 1460/2110 on SAT I, 760 on SAT II Chem and 800 on SAT II MATH IIC. I thought my SAT I score should be good enough but people at my school are applying to CAS with 1540/2320 or scores like that.... Is my high school overly competitive or should I retake SAT I?</p>

<p>Some other stuff about me:
top 5% of graduating class (estimation only, school does not rank)
School does not give GPA
Asian Female in Canada
Taking 7 IB courses
Do not need financial aid
Lots of ECs and some leadership positions
Few regional awards in math and piano competitions, 1 service award + 1 subject award at school
Writes OK - Good essays
Expecting Good Recommendations</p>

<p>BTW I'm interested in Biological Sciences and Nutritional Sciences, but I don't have SAT II Biology score. Would it be better if I take SAT II Bio?</p>

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<p>''' 3 ''' Thanks~~~~~</p>

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<p>I think ur SAT score is prolly greater than that of an avg applicant to Cornell so u should be fine as long as ur other stuff is decent too.
Also, u dont need the bio SAT 2. CALS doesn't even require one...
ur applying RD right? if so, then taking another SAT 2 can only help ur chances. The same goes for ur SAT 1.</p>

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<p>Thank you~~</p>

<p>I'm taking the Dec SAT I and hopefully this time I can get a better score. I tried several tests and the scores range from 21xx to 23xx... Let's hope I can get a score in the 23xx end, or at least in the 2200s...</p>

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<p>good luck....u should be fine even tho biological sciences is very competitive. Hope to see u at Cornell next year(if i get in too)</p>