ePED13

Cornell's My DREAM School... but be honest THANKS!!

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1 of 275
top 1% - 5%
30 ACT

ethnicity:white
gender: female

AP European history
AP Microeconomics
AP US history
AP US Government
AP English lang/lit
AP music theory 1
AP English Comp

honors biology
chemistry
physical science
anat&phys

(algebra 1)
geometry
algebra 2
algebra 3 ( with trig )
AP Stats 1

survey of british literature
novels
(honors) humanities english
honors world history
pre- ap english

psychology
world geography 1 & 2
computer applications

Spanish 1-5
French 2
German 1
(i want to major in russian studies)

EX-Curriculars

track (1 year)
black belt (6 years karate)

drum major in marching band
marching band section leader
principle chair wind ensemble
state solo and ensemble (perfect score)

lead player in show choir show band for which we won best band at all competitions
jazz band
pep band
CC - another show band lol

lettered in band and choir*
attended music camp each summer for three years
achieved a perfect score at state solo and ensemble

debate
philosophy club (i started it)
spanish club
academic challenge team (for fun)

Treasurer of my class
Girls State representative at american legion auxiliary mock government

american legion member

just applied for a job at the movie theatre!
orientation to volunteer at hospital is this thursday...

but i definitely have strong letters&essays.. but yeah, im looking for advice and opinions - THANKS for reading(:

ePED13

but no i don't want to major in music or anything... haha maybe just pep band

cortana431

Which school in Cornell will you apply to?

csdad

ACT score is only weakness in your resume. Try taking the SAT & retaking ACT ASAP.

mikeyc765

I'd be surprised if you didn't get in ED. Your ACT score is a bit low, but I don't think it'll hurt you all that much. You should have some solid experience to draw on to write a great essay (whether it be music or martial arts).

If you were rejected ED, I don't think it'd be due to test scores, but probably something lacking in the essay(s). So I wouldn't stress about scoring higher. If you can study for the ACT/SAT and score higher, great. If not, I don't think it'll destroy your chances by any means. Keep in mind that with admissions essays, you are trying to accomplish a specific task, not showing you can write well. Most people applying can write well and even if they can't, if they care about Cornell enough they will edit and edit their application essay so that at least that particular essay is well-written. You will need to demonstrate your "fit" and show/explain why you belong at Cornell; including both why you will be a valuable addition to the student body and what Cornell will do for you in your goals.

ePED13

arts & sciences

csdad

All good suggestions by Mikey, although your score won't "destroy your chances" it is at only the 25th percentile for CAS....since your SAT/ACT score and essays are really the only things you are in control of now, I would suggest that you focus on making these two the best they can be.

Colene

A good gamble that can go either way. Your valedictorian-ship is your saving factor.

ePED13

is cornell.. hollistic?

cortana431

Yes, but you need the test scores and grades first to be seriously considered.

Definitely retake the act and maybe try the sat. CAS has some pretty high average test scores.