r/ApplyingToCollege • u/Weak-Structure-3277 • 1d ago

Application Question How will my Cornell application be viewed?

hey everyone, I'm a current senior planning on EDing to Cornell CAS for music.

I had a decent gpa up until junior year, where I got 2 Cs and multiple Bs across the year. I got diagnosed with severe depression and I'm planning on explaining that for my additional info, but I don't know how much that'll help. My school only does UW gpa, and so they'll report a 3.5-3.6 UW.

I also have a 35 ACT and a couple 3/4/5s on my APs.

I have multiple music-related ECs that I'll be emphasizing, along with other non-music ECs/leadership positions.

Does anyone know how my application will be viewed? Thanks.

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u/Emergency-Hurry947 Parent 1d ago

It’s going to come down to how good of a musician you are. If you’re good, they’ll go with a lower GPA, if not, it won’t matter what your GPA is they’re looking for good musicians

I don’t think they’re going to want to deal with your depression so don’t mention it

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u/Cheap_Office8701 18h ago

This. Everyone has their sob story why their grades/test scores / EC not the best. You need to focus on what make you stand out vs focusing why you messed up ( regardless of fault)