Cornell chances so far?

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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<p>Hi everyone. So ever since my mom took me to Cornell I’ve pretty much been obsessed with it. I always thought it was a reach but sometimes I feel a little more optimistic:) What do you think of my chances so far?</p>

<p>-American, white male at a public school in the midwest</p>

<p>-I am taking the hardest classes my school offers right now (I am a junior).</p>

<p>-I am taking the ACT in October and so far I’ve been getting a 31 on the practice tests.</p>

<p>-My grades freshman year are not as stellar, but they improve to almost all A’s my sophomore year.</p>

<p>-My mother graduated from Cornell in 1983.</p>

<p>-I have some good extracurriculars (at least I think): editor-in-chief of our award winning school newspaper (scholastic press school publication award 1st place), editor-in-chief of our school’s literary magazine (also won a 1st place national award), cross country for two years, investment club, spanish club, ski club, national honor society, marching band and concert band</p>

<p>-I am expecting some very good letters of recommendation</p>

<p>-I worked at a law office this summer</p>

<p>Thanks to anyone that gives me some feedback!</p>

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<p>Ski club isn’t an EC lol. Besides that, if you continue with your ECs for the rest of high school and show consistency I think you have great chances for the ACT. And don’t worry about this October’s ACT. I mean, study up and everything but Cornell superscores so you have plenty of time to take it again! Best of luck =)</p>

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<p>Why is ski club not an EC? It shows that he is passionate about skiing. I’d say you are a competitive applicant, assuming you get a 31 (or higher) and you continue with good grades, your ECs and challenging classes.</p>

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<p>“passionate about skiing” </p>

<p>Yeah, it’s fun but it’s not really an EC. His editor-in-chief position carries much more weight than “just mastered the bunny slope!”</p>

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<p>thanks for the feedback! I’ll think about putting ski club on there :slight_smile: . Oh yeah, btw, my class rank isn’t too great. How much does Cornell care about something like class rank?</p>

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<p>According to CollegeBoard, Cornell has listed Class Rank as “Important” and not “Very Important”</p>