Im sorry...But please help me out

Smagster
Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:26:00 +0000

Hey guys I am very sorry to bug you but this is another one of those acceptance speeches. In short terms…Cornell is my absolute dream school. I would do whatever it takes to get in. Congrats on the acceptees and I am very envious.

First off I am applying to the Cals College as an enviromental major and a Chinese language minor. Unlike most people applying, my grades and Sats are definitely not up to par. While they’re not extremely out of the question, the would be considered way low average.

GPA - 3.7 weighted ( Not weighted is not to much lower, like 3.4-3.5)
Sat I - 1820
(math 660) (reading 560) (writing 600)
SatII - Taking in October

5 Aps - European History, Enviromental science, Calculus, Physics, Comparative government.

Pretty sure letters will be good.

Extracurricular
This is what hopefully will set me apart. I have seen some kids with statistics similiar to mine but outstanding extracurricular. Between the ages of 10-14 my dad got a job in China and I lived there. As corny as it sounds, it opened my eyes up to environmental science. I vowed one day to live in China since I absolutely loved it. Therefore I decided these two interest would be perfect together. ( This is what I am writing my essay on by the way) I think most of my curriculars show this interest and I want Cornell to see how dedicated I am to this subject and the school.

*Money tight, had to hold a job working 15 hours a week during the school year at various places - Mcdonals, Saladworks, and Wawa
*Varsity Wrestling - 3 years and 3 letters
*Active member in class council - 3 years
*Piloting lessons - Obtained Junior Pilots licence (many hours)
*Wells College 21st century Leadership award

Things extra curricular concerning China essay

*See Green Club - 3 years
- President Senior year
*Envirothon - 2 years and came in 4th last year
*Community service - Much trash pick ups, at a thirft store called Nova, and an old folks home in 10th grade, 100s of hours.
*Currently taking lessons at Bucks County Community College for Chinese lessons.

I hope that my extracurriculars show that I am busy and my dedication. Please give me your honest opinion and I appreciate you taking the time so much. Thank you.