Do I have a chance to get into Cornell?

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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I applied ED to Brown and was rejected. I am applying to Cornell RD, and I have a 4.21 GPA and I am top 15 of my class. Here is my resume:
Objective: To attend Medical School

Academic Honors: High Honor Roll 9, 10, 11
National Honors Society 11, 12
National English Honors Society 11, 12
National French Honors Society 11, 12
Co-Secretary 12
Science National Honors Society 12
BPU Presidential Book Award 11
Excellence in Visual Art Award 11
Excellence in Music Award 11
National Merit Commended Student

Other Honors: Speech Competition of Club Richelieu of Lowell - Certificate of Merit 11
Solo MICCA Silver Award 10, 11
Solo MICCA Gold Award 11

Extracurricular Activities: Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12
President 9, 11
Violin Section Leader 11
Chelmsford High School Symphony Orchestra 9, 10, 11, 12
Westford Chamber Players 9, 10, 11, 12
Claflin Hill Youth Symphony Orchestra 10, 11, 12
Concertmistress 10, 11, 12
Northeastern Senior Districts 10, 11
Art Club 12
Speech and Debate 11
Blood Drive 10
Varsity Swim and Dive 9
Track and Field 9
ASTACAP Level 8 9
Northeastern Junior Districts 9

Community Service: Chelmsford Chinese Language School Teachers Assistant 9, 10, 11, 12

Social Media Representative 12

CCLS Violin Teacher 11, 12
CCLS English Writing Teacher 11, 12
CCLS Drawing Teacher Assistant 11, 12
Rotary Club Performer 9, 10, 11
Bottle and Can Drive 9, 10
Chelmsford High School Mentor 11, 12
Charlie Baker Campaign Intern 10
Rick Green Campaign Intern 10

Specialized Skills: Violin, Calligraphy, Conversational French, Conversational Chinese,
Piano (self-taught), Drawing, Painting

Employment: Aces Aquatics, Swim Instructor
August 2016 - August 2018

        Rick Green Campaign, Door Knocker
        August 2018 - September 2018

Hobbies: Bullet Journaling, Photography, Painting, Community Service,
Gym, Life Science, Cooking, Reading

Do you think I have a chance at Cornell?

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For privacy, go back and take out the name of your HS!

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thanks! i forgot to do that

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Unweighted GPA? Test scores? Top 15 in number or percent?

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My first question is why Cornell for pre-med? They are known to be quite competitive. Very, very different vibe than Brown.

Secondly, what are your test scores? What college within Cornell did you apply to? Intended major?

No matter the answers to the above, have match and safety schools on your list.

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4.21 weighted gpa, top 15 people in class, 1510 SAT Score, 34 ACT Score, 740 Math 1, intended major is Biology most likely.

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Doctor is a popular dream coming out of high school, but almost none of them go to medical school. College is a maturation process where you find hidden passions. Therefore never choose a college based on “premed prestige” especially if you have to graduate with a mountain of debt.

Second, medical school is very very expensive. It’s imperative to keep your debt to a minimum. Too much of it can severely limit your career options later. If you choose to medical school, your best chance is in your home state, because state schools favor state residents.

Third, hyper-selective doesn’t mean “better.” I just means the school is too lazy to expand their capacity. Do some research and find an affordable school that works for you.