do you think i can still get in??

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
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<p>I am a senior from Ontario, Canada and I wanted to apply to HYP and I was also thinking about Cornell and Brown. My problem is that I don’t know if I stand a chance of getting in to the ivies because I did REALLY bad in grades 9-11 due to persal reasons (I think I ended up with a 69% avg. all together in those grades). In Grade 12 however, I worked/trained EXTREMELY hard and managed to pull it all together</p>

<p>For track I have recruited by virtually every Canadian University but with my situation, I dnt kno if my performance is enough to get me in. I come from a pretty poor black family and I am hoping to get a full track scholarship so tell me what you think…</p>

<p>SAT I: verbal:730 math:700 writing:720
SAT II’s: American History:700 English Lit: 750 World History: 750 </p>

<p>Academics</p>

<p>Graduated second in my class, 94% avg.
General Proficiency Award, accorded to top three graduating students
Highest Honours Award - Summa Cum Laude Role
Ontario Scholars Award
Bob Scott Award for outstanding achievement in the humanities and social sciences
Subject Proficiency Awards in International Business, History, World Issues, and Economics, given to students with the highest academic average in their respective subjects</p>

<p>Scholarships</p>

<p>Carleton University Admission Scholarship
York University Admission Scholarship
Queen’s Principal’s Scholarship
McMaster’s President’s Award
Ottawa’s Renewable Admission Scholarship
Waterloo’s President’s Scholarship of Distinction
The University of Toronto Scholars Award
St. Michael’s Foundation Admission Scholarship (UofT)
Windsor’s Outstanding Scholars Award
Windsor’s Dean’s Entrance Scholarship
Western’s Continuing Admission Scholarship</p>

<p>Athletics</p>

<p>Track and Field: 4 years
Captain and two-time MVP of Track and Field Team
Two-time Regional Champion in 110m and 400m hurdles
City Titles in 110m and 400m hurdles
Bronze Medalist in the 110m and 400m Hurdles at High School Provincial championships
Canadian Junior National Bronze Medalist in the 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles and Decathlon
National Canadian Legion Bronze Medalist in the 110m, 400m and Decathlon
OTFA (outside of school provincials) Bronze Medalist in the 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, and the Decathlon</p>

<p>Football: 3 years, Running Back
First Team Running Back for Metro Toronto Wildcats Football Team (outside of school)</p>

<p>First Team Running Back for High School Football
Won 3 high school Regional Championships
Won 2 City Championships</p>

<p>Also:</p>

<p>I played basketball for my high school as a freshman, junior and a senior</p>

<p>Over 400 volunteering hours
clubs:
Environment club
Memeber of Best Buddies Canada, (volunteering with disabled kids)
DECCA, as a senior
President of “Saints Transforming the Community”, spearheaded blood donor clinics, Hospital Visits, food banks, 30 hr famines etc. we also raised over $10,000 for a school in Sierra Leone</p>

<p>volunteering:
school library
Leisure world, local senior’s home
SAINTS (Senior Citizens in North Toronto Seniors)
Meals On Wheels Volunteer</p>

<p>obviousily the weakest part of my profile is my high school transcript in grades 9-11, but I did manage to drastically turn things around. Do you think HYP or any other ivy would wave my poor performance in early years in light of my athletic performance and other accomplishments???</p>

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<p>I’m no expert on college admissions, but I would say go for it. Look into the programs/opportunities at the top schools and see which are your best fit and apply to those (as well as some safeties). You really have nothing to lose and will regret it if you never apply because you will never know for sure what could have happened. Make sure to address the grade issues in a heartfelt letter or shape it into a fantastic essay. Soemtimes, colleges want to see people who have overcome obstacles to be where they are! Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you for taking the time to respond, you actually made me feel ALOT better.
Does anyone have any other advice?</p>

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<p>thats interesting… i actually know someone who was in a similar situation and ended up getting into uc berkeley. you should most definitely give it a shot.</p>

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<p>You should be aware there are NO athletic scholarships in the Ivy League. However, there is need based aid. You could still be recruited by the track team and receive need-based aid.</p>

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<p>yea i kno…
but need-based aid is just another form of giving away scholarships</p>