idk890

Applying to CAS Early Decision as a legacy (dad).

Go to one of the top private schools in NY that has one of the best college placements.

GPA: 3.4ish (unweighted)

SATS: Math: 800, Reading: 720, Writing: 720

SAT2: Math2: 800, Latin: 740, Math1: 690

APs: Latin Vergil: 5, Latin Lit: 4

ECs are solid.

Hoping I am a competitive candidate and hoping the legacy helps.

Note: There's like six other kids from my school applying to Cornell early, not all to CAS but still. I'm probably around average GPA/Scores in the group.

What do you think?

ffhrea

You're most likely in. The legacy is the key thing, assuming that your dad has contributed money regularly and been active in the alumni community. It would be better if you were applying to one of the state colleges instead of Arts and Sciences, since your GPA will be lower than most other candidates. But you're attending one of the top high school schools in NY, and you have good SAT scores, so that won't be such a problem.

cornellstudent

It sounds like you got money being at a good private school. Combined with legacy don't worry about it. One of the kids in my high school got into Cornell with a C average. Money helps all.

headsniped

My cousin studies at Cornell currently. Does that count as legacy? Will it help make my chances higher?
I have almost the same stats as OP, but higher GPA and SAT score.

Please let me know.