<p>3.2 GPA at somewhat competitive public high school. SAT results come in a couple weeks, probably in the high 1900s (possible I did better, but don’t want to get my hopes up). President of a club that very active in school community, member of various other clubs though high school.</p>
<p>I know it’s like buying a lottery ticket, but I need the aid- so I either apply to Ivy level schools which give out so much aid, or third tier schools, which I will do. But am I just wasting money on the application fee- like honestly, how low are my chances of getting in?</p>
<p>I always say, aim as high as possible, and whatever you got, try and keep an Ivy in your list. The chances of you getting are really really low. It’s cause of the kind of applications the Ivy schools get. It is almost near a no for you to get in, sadly. </p>
<p>I’d say 5 to 10%</p>
<p>If the fee is actually an issue, then apply to georgetown over Cornell cause the name “Ivy” carries a lot more applicants. Try your luck.</p>
<p>…10%? Good enough for me. Thanks!</p>
<p>It seems extremely unlikely with your GPA/SAT, I would not if I where you, but it is up to you…</p>
<p>I realize it’s extremely unlikely, but…I don’t know.</p>
<p>It’s a crap-shoot whether you have a 1900 or 2300. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, as corny as it sounds. The worst that can happen is that they reject you. The best: you’ll be a Cornellian in the fall. I’d go for it. Yes, your chances are extremely low, but people with lower stats have gotten in…</p>
<p>If you can afford it, do it. The worst that can happen is you’re out the application fee. My friend, who was rejected at Vassar (and therefore thought he had no chance), threw in a last-minute application for Cornell and found himself accepted.</p>