Anyone who’s applying (or thinking about applying) to ILR RD can post any questions/comments here. Look forward to going through this process with you all for the next few months.
I’m applying!!
I was deferred ED so I’m technically applying with you guys! 
I’m nervous though. . .I’ve heard that my chances are far bleaker than yours; however, I did forget to send in a number
of awards when I initially submitted my app. haha. . . 
Best of luck to you both!
Thank you! How about we post each other’s stats so we can help gauge each other’s strengths/weakness and maybe identify potential essay topics (THE most important factor for ILR)
Here’s mine:
ACT: 31 (34 CR, 33 E, 26 M, 29 S)
GPA: 3.9 W
Full IB Diploma at rigorous private school in Florida
Most Important EC’s: President of Debate Team, Junior State of America, and Model UN. Varsity Archery. Political writer for school newspaper. Political campaign internships starting at thirteen with Julius Melendez for Congress, Republican Party of Florida, and Americans for Prosperity.
Hooks: First generation Hispanic student
Strong essay on how I got involved in politics and recommendations since my recommenders have known me for two years.
Strengths: Unique demographic background and ECs/Essay
Weakness: Lower end of the academic range.
This is somewhat of an abridged version of my profile so if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.
SAT: 2300
Rank: 1/700+
Extracurriculars:
- History Bee/Bowl - Captain (Nats 11,12)
- Quiz Bowl -Co-captain (Nats,11)
- Research Intern at Economics Dept. at the U of Hosuton, quantified recidivism rates.
- Co-founder/Director of multinational non-profit that promotes empowerment and literacy.
- Campaign Field Intern for Mayoral Election.
- Texas Boys’ State - campaigned and won elected position
- (Congressional) Debate – Degree of Excellence (Treasurer)
- Varsity Tennis (9-12) – Area Finalist (10,11,12), Regional Semifianlist (11,12)
- Yale Young Global Scholars Grand Strategy Summer Program
Other stuff:
National Finalist for International Geography Olympiad national team
AP Scholar w/Honor
33 act (35e, 34r, 32m, 31s) , 4.15 weighted gpa
Ecs: varsity captain and MVP for golf and bowling, a lot of other sports and awards for them…some generic volunteering, treasurer of Latin club, member of some others.
Grade 8 soccer official, manager of a store, head lifeguard
Common app essay is about working as a ref, suppl is about managing he store and labor relations…very strong. Seems like it went in a different direction than the typical essays.
No rank, no hook
Does the ILR supplement have a word limit?
@jaimk123 Very impressive.
Hey! I am applying through the EOP program
SAT: 1830 710M/580CR/550W
GPA: 3.7 Upward Trend wih
Rank: Top 30%?
Extracurriculars:
Leadership
- Investment and Finance Club President (9th)
- Young Entrepreneurs Association Secretary (9th)
Transferred to a different school for 10th-12th
*Junior State of America (9th,10th,11th)
*Autism Speaks VP (11th)
*Marathon Club VP (11th)
*FBLA Treasurer (12th) Won several district competitions.
Have also been active for all these clubs 2+ years.
Over 500 Volunteer Hours
Interned at Boutique Investment Firms and Startups Freshmen, Soph, Junior Year
Interned at JP Morgan over the Summer
Currently Interning at Morgan Stanley
Got a rec from my supervisor who graduated from ILR.
Other stuff:
Business Plan Competitions, Awards for community service.
Best of luck to everyone here! I thought I would join in as I was deferred ED and am crossing my fingers from April :(( Anyone here know how many deferrals Cornell and more specifically ILR usually takes?
SAT: 2120, 760 W, 620 M, 740 CR, 11 Essay
GPA: 4.1 W,
Rank: Top 10%
790 on US History SAT
Dip in grades sophomore year–due to a strengthening personal circumstance, explained it in additional information.
Sorry for my ambiguous wording in describing my ECs. I do not want to reveal my identity for the sake of privacy.
Extracurriculars:
- Founder, President of school organization for students who support Bernie Sanders’ presidential bid
- Volunteer for Bernie Sanders’ campaign and representative for high school students for Bernie for my town’s Bernie association, organized a student coalition with my high school organization and 5 local universities.
*Supervisor for a mountain restoration for a non-profit environmental organization with a focus on urban sustainable living
*Intern for my state district assembly member, youngest intern they ever had
*Member of “Aspiring Politicians” program for my district state senator, had to apply, will attend the state capitol with the senator
*Mentor for at-risk youth/students in risk of not graduating HS
*Captain of Academic Decathlon team, many medals
*Captain of Mock Trial Team and Lead Defense Attorney, awards received, all cases were won
*Publicity Chair for NHS
*Elected member of student government
*Water Polo
*Swim
A couple thousand volunteer hours…not exaggerated, I actually kept time records. I would volunteer for about 6 hours a day in the summer.
I have volunteered and attended events for labor reform, many of which are by the AFL-CIO
Met various labor leaders, mentioned in essay
Family history of labor leaders, mentioned in essay
I am from Southern California, URM: Mexican-American, Female
Other stuff:
Decathlon awards, Mock trial awards, lifetime dedication to labor policy and reform, went to various state politics summer camps
If you want to know more info, just ask! I am not sure about the format on this thread.
Also applying to ILR! Good luck to everyone!
SAT: 2210 (800R,640M,770W)
ACT:32 (33 if superscored)
GPA: UW-3.77 W-4.5
Rank: 15/525 (top 5%)
ECs: Student government, Mock Trial VP, Debate- Varsity Negative A captain, Internship at Public Policy Center at local state college, Youth Leadership Council VP, club against tobacco usage, Varsity Field Hockey, Varsity Track, and other clubs
Other: AP scholar w/ distinction, couple other school awards
white female from MA
Also applying to ILR RD! My focus is more on reproductive health/justice along with politics & such. Also anthropology.
What did you all write about in your supplement?
GUYS IM SO SCARED I WANT TO GO TO ILR SO BADLY
Me too!
Ech! With all this competition I’m so worried! You guys are so awesome and accomplished!
@ASJU9511 SAME I’M 10000% SCARED
So I was accepted to ILR last year, class of 2019, and I just wanted to say good luck to everyone! I hope that all of you are accepted and that you all choose to come here! ILR and Cornell in general was one of the best decisions I ever made, and I hope that you are all able to join me!
@SJJunior Thanks! We’re all gonna need it! 