Can I go to Cornell as an undergrad?

Question

-UW GPA after 11th: 3.17
-Senior Q1 UW GPA: 3.00
-SAT: 1510
math: 770
english: 740
-in Science/Technology program
-relevent classes:
Biology S/T, Chemistry S/T, Physics S/T, Pre-Calc Honors, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Organic Biochemistry, Physiology, Research Practicum (formal research project), AP World History
-was in 2005 High School/High Tech program at University of MD the summer after 9th grade and achieved an A grade in Food Science/Nutrition course
-did a 3-week, paid, summer internship at NASA Goddard, which I was offered after UMD stint
-currently hold 2 part time jobs
1)working at a historic theater
2)working as a server/cook/cashier/dish washer at a tea shop
-extra curriculars:
Member of: LETSGAB (or GSA), Japanese Club - 9-12, Asian Student Assoc. - 10-12,
Indoor/Outdoor track - 9,
Varsity lacrosse - 10
-other:
have a learning disability (level 2 with DORS)
great grandfather was a full professor at Cornell University, grandfather taught some there too

Thanks everyone.

Thats what I suspected, but its worth a shot eh?

In my essay, I've illustrated a struggle to come to terms with mental illness/learning disabilities. I chalked the grades up to the turbulence of learning to cope, and explained that I'm a new person (having matured enough to finally accept treatment). My guidance counseler and all my teachers say they're stunned by the transformation and have promised glowing recommendations.

I also mentioned my great grandfather and grandfather in a couple narratives/interest responses (as my inspirations/idols)

So maybe I'll have a sliver of a glimmering chance....

Otherwise its:
University of Maryland or Unversity of Pittsburgh (both perfectly fine schools too)

Wish me luck!

Answer 1

Your GPA is on the low side. You're smart if you did very well with all those SAT tests on your own, but you really need to increase your GPA! Cornell may be a little doubtful of your academic ability. I'm a Cornell student and I can tell you the school admissions is shifting more focus to GPA and less focus on the SAT tests etc.

Answer 2

Your GPA is a little low for the Ivy League -- but the rest of your qualifications look solid. It is unlikely you will get in -- but you have a chance. Make sure you have a great admissions essay.

Also -- make sure you have some good backup schools. WHile I think Cornell is unlikely, you will get into some good schools.

Answer 3

I agree. Nice overall, but the GPA is a bit low. You may well get in but you should certainly consider other schools.. your application list should include reaches on the one end, as well as "safeties" on the other.

Answer 4

No. There's a small chance you'll get in, your GPA is weak, great SAT score but weak GPA. Shows your intelligent but lazy

Answer 5

You can do anything you set your mind to, just believe.

Way to kick him when he's down jimmy.