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Cornell Engineering Admissions says "Calculus, physics, and chemistry are extremely important."

I'm currently a Junior. I plan to apply Early Decision to Cornell Engineering. I'm currently taking AP Chemistry and Honors Pre-Calculus, and next year I'll be taking Honors Physics and AP Calculus.

Since I'll be applying early, Cornell will not immediately have the grades (expecting A/A+) I receive in these two critical classes.

Will this be a problem? If so, what can I do about it?

By Lurker (Lurker) on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 11:39 pm: Edit

Most seniors applying for early decision will be taking those "important" courses senior year. Cornell doesn't need the grades for those courses in your application transcript, just the knowledge that you're currently taking the courses as a senior.

BTW, you will eventually need to send in all your grades. If accepted ED, you will still need to send in a midyear report with first semester grades and a final grade report at the end of the year.