Cornell ED - Chance me :D!

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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Intro:
Incoming senior
An immigrant from a 3rd World
First generation
Low income - single parent home
I attend a well known and rigorous High school
My brother attends Cornell currently
Female

Scores:
GPA: 3.75 UW/ 3.89 W
SAT: 1430 (will try for 1500+)
Sophomore and Junior year I had 4.0 GPA, I plan on earning that senior year as well. (Freshman year was very rough)

Classes:
AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Wolrd History, AP United States History, AP Human Geography, AP Pyshcgloly, AP United States Literature, AP World Literature, AP Environmental Studies, AP Computer Science Java, Honors Biology

EC’s:
Badminton: JV one year, varsity for three and Captain senior year
ModelUN: three years, best delegation award, Club Secretary General senior year
Backpack tutoring: volunteer tutoring for kids in poverty, leadership two years
LinkCrew Leadership
Digital Photography Club
Asian Student Union
Spanish Club
Chinese Club
120+ hours in Community Service
Community service award

extra:
I have a consistent job as a barista

+Strong and passionate personal essay and supplement to ILR School at Cornell

I know I’m walking on eggshells here but Cornell is my dream school and I really hope to get admitted but I also need feedback that’s not biased. I’ve heard an essay can really improve my chances, should I post my essay? Also, any tips on increasing my chances?

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Do not post your essay! You don’t want to risk someone plagiarizing it.

Focus on improving your test scores and your subject test.

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Thanks for the advice! Do subject tests really matter that much?

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Subject scores are one part of the holistic application. Applicants to Cornell usually have the whole package so you want your scores to be as high possible.