roelrdz11

Hey guys, I am going to be a senior next year and I wanted to know what my chances are at these colleges
I am a Hispanic Male, I live in Southern Texas, and I attend a large public school (3000+ students). I plan to major in Physics and Minor in Mathematics.

GPA:
- 5.3 weighted GPA (rank 23 out of 741)
- 3.9 UW

ACT:
- 31 (34 Math, 31 Science, 27 Reading, 32 English)

SAT IIs:
- 780 Physics
- 780 Math Level II
- 750 Chem

AP Tests:
- 3 on World History
- 3 on US History
- 4 on Physics C Mechanics (Self Taught)
- 4 on Physics B
- 4 on Language and Composition
- 4 on Chemistry

(taking 4 more my senior year: Calc AB/BC, Environmental, English Lit, Music Theory)

Sports:
- 2 years on Varsity Cross Country (Captain) (Regional Qualifier)
- 2 years on Varsity Tack and Field

Extracurriculars:
- After realizing there are little to no science clubs at my high school, I started the Astrophysics club to bring science to my peers. I also started a Math Honor Society so we can learn past the typical AP Cal BC material. With these two clubs, I have taught Differential Equations to upper level math students and I have organized stargazing nights along with water bottle rocket competitions. These two clubs have helped popularize Science and Math at my school. (President)
- President of Environmental Club (I have organized public clean-ups and have accumulated 500+ hours with the club)
- A member of NYLSC (I was invited to the presidential inauguration for outstanding leadership in the NYLSC)
-Member of NHS
-Member of Masterminds Team
- I volunteer in the summer for Mission Service Projects for lower class families
- Currently employed as a Math tutor at Mathnasium
- I helped start the first Physics C curriculum at my high school

As far as Cornell is concerned, I have visited and have had a talk with one of the Physics Professors. I sat in on his Class and we discussed why I want to go there and such. He was really pleased and hopefully he can put a good word in.
Also, if you guys have any suggestions on how I can improve my chances at any schools, please give me some insight on that too!

Thanks in advance!

engiprosp

I think your chances are decent. Your ACT score is below their average, but your SAT and IIs and very strong ECs compensate for it.

roelrdz11

Thanks! Also, do you know for example: I mention that I had a pseudo-interview with a professor on my application. Would the faculty member have any input in the admissions process?

csdad

Everything looks great other than the ACT score(CAS menian range is 30-33). With your higer math skills, I would suggest taking the SAT, & the ACT again.

roelrdz11

I didn't mean to put "Senior next year". I am currently a senior and I won't have the chance to take anything again :/ But I was wondering if faculty have any say in admissions?

cortana431

Pretty good chances, probably will get in IMO.

Cornellian2014

I agree. Pretty good chances of getting in with ED. And no, mentioning the "pseudo-interview" with a professor will not really do anything.

roelrdz11

Oh okay, I was just curious.. Well thanks for the review