Do I have a chance for Cornell SHA?

dscollege
Tue, 08 Oct 2019 01:14:49 +0000

Hi,
I have had my sights set on Cornell SHA (my desire is in Culinary Arts, but also looking for a business/entrepreneurial base to thrive in the industry). I know that it’s quite competitive but not sure if my stats and ECs, etc will be enough to get in? My stats and such are below for reference. Please let me know my chances and any suggestions!

GPA: 4.0/UW, 4.89/W

ACT: 34 (35E, 35R, 31M, 33S)
SAT: 1390 (740M 650E)

ECs:

Band Drum Major

National Honor Society

Tri-M Music Honor Society

Spanish Honor Society

Interact Club – Was selected and attended RYLA (was an officer last year)

Relevant Work Experience:

Currently Volunteer in a commercial kitchen shadowing the executive chef, working meal and ingredient prep, etc. (I have a food handler license in my state)

Volunteer each summer in catering for a large conference, helping as wait staff and in the kitchen. This is a one week commitment each summer

Awards:

APs: 6 completed, 3 in progress this year. Of the 6 so far, I have a 5, a 4 and the rest are 3’s

AP Scholar with Distinction

AP Capstone Diploma

State Scholar (Not AP related)

Volunteer Work: Volunteer monthly at a non-profit food pantry. I started this a year prior to starting HS, and still do it today. I also tutor other students in math.

Gender: Male

Please let me know your thoughts or any suggestions. Thanks in advance!