The Legacy Factor and Leadership Positions

Colleges & Universities Cornell University
1

<p>To all,</p>

<p>I am wondering about my chances at Cornell University College of Engineering Early Decision for the Class of 2015. My grandfather attended Cornell University for Economics and I was wondering how much the Legacy factor would help me in the running. </p>

<p>Next, I would like to ask about leadership positions. Someone on the other post said that Cornell loves leadership positions and I was wondering if the ones I have will be helpful. </p>

<p>Indoor Track: Varsity Captain (next year will be 4 years of the sport)
Outdoor Track: Varsity Captain (next year will be 4 years of the sport)
Math Team: Varsity (A) Team Captain (next year will be 4 years of the team)
Student Government: Treasurer (next year will be 4 years of the activity)
Created and led a development of a charity in the foreign country of Bangladesh as well as developing a fundrasier program for a mosque (left the program in charge of family when I left)</p>

<p>Any opinions on the legacy component and the leadership data? Thank you for you help.</p>

2

<p>bump…</p>

3

<p>bumpity bump bump</p>

4

<p>oh and now a real question… do you need some sort of authentication or whatever of the stuff that you do? For example, I did that charity thing in Bangladesh… will they trust me or will they be so suspicious that they need me to bring in some form or whatever.</p>

5

<p>bump… bumpity bump bump</p>

6

<p>nudge nudge? Seriously no one has any opinions?</p>

7

<p>Hi. There was a recent thread about how having legacy is like having +160 to your SAT score, but if you’re pulling sub 200 scores, i doubt legacy will help.</p>

<p>Leadership positions listed above are good. For a more detailed analysis of your chances, you might want to post in the “What are my Chances” board.</p>

<p>You do not need any certificates or whatever authenticating your extracurriculars. Just list them in your app and you’re done!</p>