Chances of me getting in?

helewidis1005
Sat, 15 Aug 2015 02:27:02 +0000

I got into Cornell Engineering this year, so your sister will be a classmate!

That being said here’s what I have to say based on what I know:

You said your school is very difficult. Are your averages on par with the rest? GPA is a lot more important than people credit it for, and admissions will take your school profile into consideration. Even if your grades look bad, if they aren’t bad among classmates, you will be seen as the same as a kid who has a 4.0 GPA in an easier school.

If you already took that many APs, I’m guessing you’ll have at least 7 APs on your belt by admission time: this is a good amount and you’ll even have a good chance at one of the AP awards (put this in your application).

Math is very very important. The dean said that at the info session so let me tell you, you’re solid on that point with what you have planned.

ECs are good. And next the SAT:
Okay admissions are pretty much random (like the above statement) after a certain cutoff. So if you have certain things, they’ll take you into consideration, if not, you’re dropped. The cutoff SAT score from what I know is 2250. So you’re good for that. If for some reason SAT doesn’t work out, immediately try the ACT.

All in all, you have a really great chance for ED or RD. Here’s my tips for you

In your essay about why Cornell Engineering, add in some specific things, or specific people, such as professors. It shows unique interest in the particular school.