Cornell ED stats: Where I got in + how I got in

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Hi! I’ll link my last post that has everywhere I applied (even tho I withdrew 80% of my applications), but I committed to Cornell after applying ED. I’m pretty much going to put my whole common app on here. If you have specific questions feel free to ask!

Thread where I list out the schools I applied to

Demographics: white female, US, big city, public school (1200 students, 300/class), no legacy (not first generation college)

Major: Economics

GPA: 4.0 uw, 5.2 w

Rank: my hs does not rank
SAT: 1520 superscore (790 english, 730 math), 1510 one sitting (790 english, 720 math)

Coursework
9th: 5 honors, 1 AP
10th: 4 honors, 2 AP
11th: 4 honors, 3 AP
12th: 2 honors, 5 AP
Highest math: AP Calc AB
Highest language: French 4
List of APs (12 total):
APHG (5)
APUSH (5)
CSP (4)
Seminar (4)
Lang (5)
Gov (4)
Macro (self studied, 4)
Psych
Lit
Research
Calc AB
Micro

Awards:
National Honor Society
French Honor Society

Extracurriculars:
Competitive dance (25 hr, 44 weeks, 9th 10th 11th 12th)
Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz, + Ballroom.

More dance, specifically classical ballet (10 hr, 44 weeks, 9th 10th 11th 12th)
Ballet/Pointe classes, variations, rehearsals, and competitions
Human Rights Club (3.5 hr, 36 weeks, 9th 10th 11th 12th)
Create lesson plans, plan fundraising events (raised 5k), promote monthly campaigns, develop projects to engage and lead team of 25+ people

Intern at venture capital firm (40 hr, 2 weeks, 12th)
Completed diligence research + recommendation deck after pitches and investment committee meetings

Advocacy club (5 hr, 18 weeks, 11th, 12th)
Taught students how to advocate persuasively for their issue of choice, spoke to and received feedback from member of State Legislature

Studio ambassador for dance drive (1.5 hr, 36 weeks, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Initiated annual gently used dance wear drive at my studio for underprivileged dancers. Donated >120 lbs. Collection, distribution, + communications.

Volunteer dancer (15 hr, 5 weeks, 10th, 11th, 12th)
description was just the specific organizations/programs we danced at

Intern at startup (10 hr, 12 weeks, 12th)
Completed research related to demand generation and brand awareness growth. Analyzed >300 profiles to inform sales with potential business

Economics club member (2 hr, 36 weeks, 10th 11th 12th)
Researched, evaluated, + pitched stock in stock pitch competition

Northwestern University E-Focus Program (18 hr, 3 weeks, 11th)
Delivered mini presentations on ethically ambiguous hypothetical scenarios, conducted extensive research and wrote position paper on the death

LOR:
I had a pretty strong relationship with both of my teachers so I think they wrote me pretty good recs. I did ask two humanities teachers instead of one humanities one stem. I don’t think it matters. My counselor probably wrote me a generically good letter.

Essays:
My essays were so good. I’m not even bragging I promise. I am really good at writing and they were so unique and well written. Proud of these.

Other:
Included supplemental dance video in the additional info section

Where I got in:
Besides Cornell, I heard a back from Bama, Penn State, and Fordham before I had to withdraw my apps. I wrote so many essays that were never read lol. Got pretty much a full ride from bama and 20k/year at Fordham.

That’s all! Feel free to ask for more specifics or if I missed anything.

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Just curious - what is the financial impact?

Cornell, full pay, will be near $400K.

Did you get need aid or are paying full freight?

What was your desire for Cornell (if full) vs. Fordham/Bama?

Congrats - it’s awesome that you got in.

Have a fantastic four years.

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This is the real question…
I am paying full and am currently applying to scholarships like crazy lol.
Thank you!

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Good luck. Scholarships are hard to get but if your parents work for a company, have them see if their employer offers. It’s small potatoes - I got $2K for one kids and one for another.

A friend has a $500 annual scholarship for four years.

Check locally -not the big national ones.

I hope you have a great four years.

PS - you didn’t answer my question: What was your desire for Cornell (if full) vs. Fordham/Bama?

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Perhaps I missed this, but will you be attending CAS?

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Congratulations! If you can afford to walk away from the scholarship then Cornell is an amazing school. I have come to realize that return on investment is a big deal for our family. Fordham has a great business program w exposure to Nyc with 50% of their business classes being in the Lincoln center location. He received a healthy scholarship and entrance into their business honors program so for us it’s just too much money and a great program to walk away from. It will be hard for any if the other schools my son applied to to top the offers he received from Fordham. I know a lot of people in their fifties still making school loan payments. That was a route we are not willing to take. Did you get into Dyson or CAS? Dyson is cheaper if you are instate.

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Congratulations! Yours is the type of application that could have gotten you in anywhere, even before the possible alteration of the process in response to the SC decision. Stellar grades, very high rigor, very high EC achievement, including reported achievement in dance on the national level.

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Sorry I guess I’m just confused about what you meant. I ED Cornell so I would rather go there. LMK if that’s what you’re asking:)

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CAS. I am not in state and I felt like the Dyson econ major leaned more towards a business degree, which I did not want.

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Hello, tsbna44! I was just reading over some of your responses to this forum and I agree with kat in that I am also pretty confused about your question. I think it is pretty clear that kat is passionate about Cornell. Now heres my question: What is your desire to be questioning this user’s desire? Everyone has their personal reasons.

Best,
Killa 2045<3

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She doesn’t have to answer your question. She chose her #1 school.

Congrats to OP!

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Huge congratulations! I know kids in CAS. They are happy and loving it. Cornell is a great school! Enjoy this new journey!

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Maybe… because it’s Cornell?

Congrats @kat4, and good luck!

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Congrats to the OP and thanks for updating.

The OP is not asking for opinions on the decision.

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