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Cornell University
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Ithaca, New York 14853
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Old 10-15-2012, 09:53 PM   #1
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Chance for Human Ecology for TSwift's new album?

Hispanic (50%), Male
One parent was born in Colombia
Go to a top 200 national school in upstate New York, was born here, lots of competition
Spanish and English were both taught to me at young age but I learned English better
Income: >200,000

Academics:

Class doesn't rank
GPA: UW=95.1/100 W=98.4/100 (sending weighted)
ACT: 32 Composite (36 M, 32 S, 30 E, 29 R, 8 Essay)
SAT: 1980 (720 M, 690 W, 570 CR, 10 Essay) Probably not sending this
SAT2s: 780 Math II, 670 U.S. History
APs so far: European History (3), U.S. History (4), Eng Lang (4), Comp. Gvmt. (5), AB Calc (5)
Senior Course Load: AP Psych, AP Calc BC, AP Bio, AP Physics B, AP Economics, Creative Writing, English 12, Computer Apps

Took 3 years of Spanish in school (to make my spanish better) and 2 years of German. I aced those classes. I am teaching myself French this summer and am getting pretty decent at it.

I have taken many honors classes 9-11 grade too, such as Physics, Chem, Bio, Precalc, etc. I had an okay freshman year but have improved much since then (strong upward trend)

Extra Curricular Activities:
JV Soccer 9+10 Grade (Captain)
Varsity Soccer 11+12 Grade
Indoor + Summer Club Soccer (9-12 Grade)
Varsity Tennis 11+12 Grade
Volunteer hours: 150-200 (Mostly from Local hospital gift shop 10-12 grade)
Foreign Language Club member (11+12) (Vice President)
Math competition Member (11+12)
ACE Club (Tutoring those who aren't well off) (12, Secretary)
Badminton Club member (11+12)
Teaching myself French (Summer 12 + school year)
National Honors Society Member (11+12)

Awards: Many school awards for doing well in classes, such as physics, Precalc h, etc.
German award which was on a county level. AP Scholar with Distinction (National), Presidential Award for Outstanding (National i think), Honor Roll. Also, I am certified in CPR/AED. Honor roll, more.

Teacher Recommendations: I think they will be very good. 2 good and 1 very good

Essay: Probably an 8 or 9 out of 10, about my trips to Colombia. Short answer pretty good, about tennis. Supplement seems pretty good too.

Schools considering in Cornell:
Human Ecology (Primary) (Hum. Dev.)

What do you think my chances look like for Cornell Early Decision?
Thanks!
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Old 10-16-2012, 12:26 AM   #2
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The only hole I see in your stats is the SAT scores, otherwise youre sure gonna be competitive!
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Old 10-16-2012, 08:30 PM   #3
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Everything is good, except that your ECs and classes don't show a passion for Human Ecology. Since Cornell is big on fit, try working that into your essays.
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Old 10-16-2012, 10:25 PM   #4
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Alright thanks. @Vivianvolka how could I do that besides saying how what I like about it and why I do?
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