<p>Lippy,</p>
<p>Congrats to your son. It’s great to have that as a fall back and so early in the process. You have been given some great advice but also check to see if you son checked the box labeled “hispanic” on his psat. If he didn’t, then call his counselor and collegeboard to see if there is still time to get it corrected.</p>
<p>For Cornell, has you son talked to the multicultural director, Dee Gamble. My son isn’t interested in Cornell but he has a friend who is and Dee Gamble has been great with helping this student. Plus Cornell gets an A+ in my book for their efforts at helping Latinos. I think Dee’s wife also works in the office and she recently sent an invite to participate in some Cornell programs. If you son has had not contact with Mr. Gamble, then i strongly recommend you /son contact him to get your son on his radar. Plus there may still be time for a visit to a diversity weekend at Cornell.</p>
<p>With respect to you other child, start look at summer programs including the thread here on college confidential. I alway tell my kids to follow their passion, it may not mean an award but seeing some dedication to a project done with passion goes a long in the college application process.</p>
<p>Finally thanks for the compliment on the other thread. I am glad I can help other Latinos. With your older son’s award, be sure to apply for some private scholarships such as those offered through National Hispanic Scholarship Fund.</p>