Chance me for ED for CAS Cornell?? :)

Chance Me / Match Me
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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
    Based on the information I have provided, please chance me for the following universities:
    -Cornell University (ED)
    -Rice University (RD)
    -MIT (EA)
    -CalTech (EA)
    -UC Berkeley (RD)
    -University of Michigan (RD)
    -University of Texas-Austin (RD)
    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>Cornell: Reach (unless faculty have a hand in admissions processes, in which case a high match in ED should be possible)
Rice: Reach
MIT: Reach
CalTech: Reach
Berkeley: Match (Berkeley, alongside UCSD and UCLA, loves OOS that require little to no school-provided FA; do you have the budget to attend Berkeley?)
UMI: Low match
UT-Austin: Safety</p>

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<p>Thanks for your input! So is a Cornell a far Reach??</p>

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<p>my sister is currently a sophomore at cornell and got in with a weighted gpa of 4.4 and a 2140 sat just regular decision so i dont think its a reach!</p>

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<p>Then again, Cornell is a “reach-for-anyone” school. But Cornell is not a far-reach in your case, perhaps more like a low reach.</p>

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<p>Ohh okay… Well thank you!</p>