Chances for Cornell University?

ramzee
Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:30:46 +0000

Hi everyone. Can some one give me an idea of what my chances are for Cornell? I’m interested in Environmental Engineering.

I’m 17 years old, a Male, a HS Senior, Middle Eastern, and I speak fluent Arabic and English.

SAT (taken twice)-
Math:750
Reading:730
Writing:770
Total:2250

SAT Subject Tests-
Math Level 2: 760
Physics: 750
Biology: 750
Chemistry: Taking in December, can expect around a 750 (hopefully)

AP’s-
Biology: 5
Physics B: 5
Physics C Mechanics: 4
US History: 3 (but i guess I don’t have to report it)
Currently a Senior taking AP Chem, AP Statistics, and AP Calculus AB

Extra Curriculars-
Math League
Science Olympiad
Track Team
Yearbook Committee
School Newspaper (head of tech section)
Model Congress
NSHSS Member (throwing that out there)
Working on starting an Environmental Protection type thing at school

Volunteer Experience-
230 Hours volunteering at a Hospital, in the pharmacy and patient admissions offices
I generally Volunteer at school when I can

Awards-
National Merit Commended (PSAT of 203)
AP Scholar with Honor Award
A few Science Olympiad awards here and there

GPA/ Class Rank-
Ok, so this is where I take a HUGE blow:
9th GPA: 3.15
10th GPA: 3.95
11th GPA: 3.82
Total High School GPA: 3.65 (UW)

My School doesn’t rank in any way.

So this is the problem, everything seems fine, but my GPA is horrible, all because of 9th Grade. My guidance counselor has said that it is the only thing that may stop me from getting into a high ranking college. Do you think that Cornell may notice that my performance improved drastically after 9th Grade? I’m doing fine in school right now and can expect a good mid year report. I’m also a talented writer and can write a good college essay. I take all honors/ AP Classes. I can expect good recommendation letters. Any idea of what my chances are? Thanks in advance.

I’ll do my best to chance back by the way.