Would Cornell consider a ACT 36 student a more stronger applicant than a 34 student?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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I have got a 34 in the ACT. I know it is an excellent score. I also know that in admissions for Cornell, Caltech etc. scores aren’t everything.

But still I am curious to know whether Cornell, Caltech and other such top tier universities would consider a
36 ACT student stronger than a ACT 34 student?

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Both are excellent scores. At that point I think they would look more towards the rest of your application. A strong applicant (great GPA, course rigor, ECs, recs) with a 34 probably has a better shot than someone with a 36 and a weak application. So no, I don’t think they would consider a 36 and stronger applicant. I think they will look beyond the scores at the rest of the application.

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I agree with the above.

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Thanks

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What are your other accomplishments?
Strictly speaking no it makes no difference. Once you reach a certain score all that matters is essays, ec’s, etc.

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Once you pass the 33 mark on the ACT or 1500 mark on the SAT, the scores become harder to compare. When a 1600 SAT student is being compared with a 1000 SAT student for example, the former has a noticeable advantage. But bring that same student up with some guy with a 1550 and it becomes much harder to compare both on solely their SAT standing.

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The difference between a 34 and a 36 is negligible. What will be scrutinized is a student using “more stronger” in a sentence. I’m sure this is just a typo, but you will need to have a near perfect application to be considered.