<p>Hi, I am interested in applying to Cornell University for ED. I want to major in biology so I am guessing I will focus my passion and concentrate how I am fit for the College of Arts and Science</p>
<p>Objective:
SAT I: 2300 (800W, 750 M, 750 R; 11 Essay); Superscore:2350 (Math 800)
ACT: 35 (35W, 35M, 32R, 36S); Superscore: 35 (36W, 35M, 35R, 36S; Essay 10)
SAT II: Math 2: 800, USH:700, WIll take Biology- Aiming for 800.
Unweighted GPA: 3.92/4.00
Weighted GPA: 4.59/5.00
Rank: School doesn’t rank. Approximate: Within 50/1000 in my grade. 5%
AP tests: AP Euro(5), AP Physics B (5), AP English Language and Comp. (5), AP Biology (4), AP Spanish Language and Culture (5), AP Calculus BC with AB subscore (5), APUSH (5).
IB: N/A
Senior Course: Orchestra(highest), AP Psychology, AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, Ap Government, AP Macro Economics, AP English Literature.
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel…)/ Honors: Alot of Orchestra/ Chamber state awards. Fencing Midwest competition Awards. High Honor Roll Grade (9-12), School AP Biology Student Excellence Junior Award.</p>
<p>Subjective:
Extra Curriculars: Biology Club (president) (10-12), Relay For Life (Cancer awareness; 9-12), Future Doctors of America (9-11), NHS, Peer Tutor, Tri-M Music Honors Society, Outside of School orchestra.
Job/ Work: N/A
Volunteer/ Community Service: Volunteer at a local hospital during my Junior Year; Give-A-Thon (fundraise for helping people in poverty during holiday seasons) (Classroom Leader), Couple of other volunteer focused on helping less fortunate people by teaching, fundraising etc… Church Orchestra (Cello Section Leader) (9-11)
Summer Activities: (Not Mentioned) University Stem Cell Research Center Intern.
Essays: CA: Great Cornell CAS: Yet to write.
Recommendation: Biology, Calculus teacher: Should be good
Counselor Rec: Good
State: IL
School: Ranked as top 3 public school in IL, very large class.
Race: Asian, US Citizen
Gender: Male
Hooks: First generation, my brother attended Cornell Undergrad.</p>
<p>I would like to know how I can improve my chances to getting into Cornell other than studying for SAT II. In my essay, I linked my life background story (Something happened) and how it all relates to volunteer works I participate in and why I am interested in Biology so I think it shows my passion for Bio and the things I do for community Service.
Also, I am not sure what the difference between CAS, CALS, or College of Human Ecology is… I know they all are good colleges to consider for if you are interested in Pre-Med, but can anyone describe me in what ways they are different so I can see which one fits me the best? Thank you for your time and response!!!</p>