Where are my defered ILR'ies at!

wongj
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:14:11 +0000

I applied to cornell ILR just for the heck of it.
I wasn’t expecting to get in.
I was deferred (which really surprised me).

Location: New York

My stats are:

SAT: 1400/2090
SAT II: MATH IC 750, US 750
GPA: 3.3-3.4
APs/HONORS: NONE? (Didn’t have grades to get into any)
SNR COURSE LOAD: Eng, Calc, Govt, Microbiology, Forensic Science.
(Microbiology and Fo. Sci are both college courses (4-6 credits for each course))
ECs: (4 years) Captain of Varisty Swim
JOBS:

1. Constituent complaint taker for my local councilmember. [Solves problems for constituents ie. find housing, write affitdavits, etc]

2. Camp counciler for autistic children [helped autistic children develop their motor skills ie. catching balls, turning a screw driver, weird stuff]

3. Runs own business (makes 10k+ a year) [creates, markets, sells products]

4. Life guard/volunteer swimming instructor (helped found prominent asian swimming school)

5) CAPC- Chinese American Planning Council [helps Chinese people establish themselves]

At my highschool, 40+ kids applied Cornell ED.
10 already got in (that I know of)

Well, best of luck to you guys.