164/3.71. Cornell? Forum

[DrSlackJaw]

Graduate of a T-20 USNWR undergrad. What are my chances in the T-15, especially Cornell? I'm also curious what effect (if any) having a Masters from Oxford (two of my letters are from professors there) would have on my chances; might it take the edge off that 164 a bit?

[Kellanj]

Based on the info on MYLSN I would say you're most likely looking at a waitlist from Cornell. However, depending on how debt averse you are, you might want to consider using their new ED option. Might give you that slight boost that you need.

[jbagelboy]

You're sitting nearly exactly where I was my senior year of high school. I retook for 172 and got in nearly everywhere. I'd highly recommend it.

[DrSlackJaw]

Thank you very much for the replies! I am definitely considering retaking. I take it as well that the grad degree does not have too much bearing on the admission committee's decision?

[El_Gallo]

You're sitting nearly exactly where I was my senior year of high school. I retook for 172 and got in nearly everywhere. I'd highly recommend it.

Smart guy.

[bamfrosty]

The grad degree will be seen as a positive soft, especially being from Oxford.

However, I doubt it will help you dramatically outperform your numbers. A retake is the credited strategy here. I'm sure you're capable of 170+ with a little elbow grease.

[jbagelboy]

You're sitting nearly exactly where I was my senior year of high school. I retook for 172 and got in nearly everywhere. I'd highly recommend it.

Smart guy.

college*. my bad.

[hephaestus]

You're sitting nearly exactly where I was my senior year of high school. I retook for 172 and got in nearly everywhere. I'd highly recommend it.

+1. Follow his example and retake.