Chance at ED as a URM

Ejovwo
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:19:04 +0000

Hey y’all, I’m african american female (parents were born in Africa)
I have a 3.5 gpa
I’ve taken 7 AP classes an Honors Psychology class and 14 college prep classes dring high school mostly B’s and C’s a couple of A’s

I’ve taken the SAT once and I got a 1690 I plan to take it again.

I’ve also been in Choir (JV and Varsity level) the choirs I’ve been in won top rating in our region. I also partcipate in UIL competitions as a soloist and receive 1’s. Ihave also participated in 2 school musicals (they’re huge in our town)

I have also been president of a Nigerian ethnic group for youth for two years. I’ve also volunteered at my local church for four years as a summer counselor for VBS (Vacation Bible School). And I’ve also been a volunteer at a library for two years.
I am also a Member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. I’m ranked 200/1008 (top 20%?)
I’ve also been doing some individual research on the Yoruba, Igbo, and Urhobo tribes of Nigeria for a year.

I know applying to Cornell is a HUGE HUGE reach for me.
But do you guys think I have a chance if I write amazing essays and bring my “specialness” up front?

Thanks for your input.