Am I good enough? Chance me!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>GPA: 3.6 uw, 4.1 w
ACT: 30
Will take the SAT soon.</p>

<p>Clubs: Junior Classical League, Youth and Government, German (offices: treasurer and VP), Mock Trial, (will be inducted into NHS).
Volunteer work: I've been an active girl scout for 12 years and have volunteered at the equestrian center run by my council for 3 years. I take as many chances to volunteer elsewhere as I can. I will be teaching English in Ghana next summer.</p>

<p>Scare factor: I had a rough freshman year and got Cs both semesters in English I- gifted. </p>

<p>If any of this matters I go to a nationally accredited magnet school (top 25% in my class) , I am a black female, I live in the Deep South.</p>

<p>I am a junior and expect to raise my GPA by at least .1 points before graduation.</p>

<p>Is Columbia a realistic reach school or just a dream?</p>

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<p>Just be the best YOU can be! </p>

<p>Can you provide more about your circumstances and awards?</p>

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<p>As far as awards go, I’ve gotten honorable mention in the Sijong Poetry competition in association with Harvard University, I’ve had a poem of mine published in an anthology, I’ve gotten one silver medal and one gold medal for my scores on the National Latin exams, I earned a bronze award for my service as a girl scout, I got first place in district rally for Biology I, and basic school awards for academic excellence.
Circumstances: I will definitely need financial aid (my mother is a single mother and won’t be able to contribute much towards college). </p>