Hi! I’m applying ED for Cornell and am wondering about my chances in the College of Engineering.
My grades:
GPA: 3.5
ACT: I’m taking it on Saturday, but my practice tests have me around 31-33
AP: Physics, Computer Science Principles
I’ve been told my essay is really good.
Demographics
Female, LGBT, Hispanic.
Catholic High School
NY resident.
Activities:
- Captain of my award-winning robotics team
- Search and Rescue qualified
- C/2LT in Civil Air Patrol
- Communications Officer for the Mission Air School branch of the National Emergency Services Academy. (Youngest Member in the history of the program)
- Captain of a Cyber Patriot Team
- Guest Lecturer for a York College Ethics class, as well as a presenter for the school’s STEM program aimed towards inner-city kids and minorities.
- Contributor to my school’s literary magazine
- 3-time winner of my school’s Halloween contest. (soon to be 4)
- Dnd Dungeon Master.
Recommenders
- My English Teacher who adores me and loves my writing
- Computer Science Teacher/Robotics team coach.
- A close family friend on the Board of Trustees. (Who volunteered to write it when she heard I was applying)