Chance me for CAS, Applying ED

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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<p>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.</p>

<p>GPA:

  • 5.3 weighted GPA (rank 23 out of 741)
  • 3.9 UW </p>

<p>ACT:

  • 31 (34 Math, 31 Science, 27 Reading, 32 English)</p>

<p>SAT IIs:

  • 780 Physics
  • 780 Math Level II
  • 750 Chem</p>

<p>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</p>

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

<p>Sports:

  • 2 years on Varsity Cross Country (Captain) (Regional Qualifier)
  • 2 years on Varsity Tack and Field </p>

<p>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</p>

<p>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!</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>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.</p>

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<p>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?</p>

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<p>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.</p>

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<p>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 :confused: But I was wondering if faculty have any say in admissions?</p>

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<p>Pretty good chances, probably will get in IMO.</p>

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<p>I agree. Pretty good chances of getting in with ED. And no, mentioning the “pseudo-interview” with a professor will not really do anything.</p>

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<p>Oh okay, I was just curious… Well thanks for the review :)</p>