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Colleges & Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>first off.. im a junior. so i still have some time to improve so im not really stressed. but i just want some feedback so ill know if theres something that you think i need to work on. currently i attend wheeler high school (magnet program which focuses on math and science)</p>

<p>ACT: 32
SAT I : 700 writing 700 math 700 verbal/reading
SAT II: Currently havent taken any yet but im planning on taking Chemistry, Spanish, and perhaps Math 2c
GPA: 3.5 unweighted
4.2 weighted</p>

<p>AP: Again i havent taken any tests yet. But that will change after this year.</p>

<p>Current Schedule: (block scheduling)
1st semester: AP Calc AB, AP Spanish, AP US History/ H. Am. Lit, AP Chemistry
2nd sem: AP Calc BC, Web Page Design, AP US History/H. Am LIt, Chemical ENgineering</p>

<p>Senior Year: Not sure exactly but i know what im taking:
AP Physics C (probably), Multivariable Calc, Adv Robotics/Priniciples, AP Language, Spanish 7, AP GOV/ECON, Digital Media, Computer Programming</p>

<p>Extra-Curricular:Spanish Honor Society (10-12), Leadership Club (9-12), Spanish Club (9-12), NHS(10-12), Math Team (11-12), Varsity Tennis Team (9-12), Robotics (9, really wasnt for me), Marching Band (9th, 12th), cant think any more</p>

<p>Jobs: Kumon (Math and Reading centers), Summer tennis camp teaching</p>

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<p>By the way, does it look any better on an application that i was in a magnet program?</p>

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<p>I'm a junior attending a magnet school, as well. I'm not sure how good/better it would look for an applicant to be in a certain type of school. ;[</p>

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<p>yeah. in 8th grade when they (this magnet school) were going around to the middle schools to talk about it, they made it seem like having a magnet seal on your transcript would get you into any college. i didnt believe them but i decided to apply anyway because they offer classes that normal high schools dont offer.</p>

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<p>Most people who are competitive for Columbia will be in magnet-type programs. It doesn't <em>help</em> that you attend a magnet school, any more than it would help you to take the most challenging program available at your high school.</p>

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<p>Hahahahahahaha I used to work at Kumon.</p>

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<p>yeah. its not the best place to work. especially if the teachers are b****es.</p>

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<p>definitely take math II if you're already in AP Calc. It only goes up to trig or so, precalc max. And it looks a heck of a lot better than level I.</p>

<p>The 3.5 unweighted GPA might be a bit of a concern, though...depending on how your school weights. </p>

<p>At mine, it's almost impossible to get up a 4.2 if you have less than a perfect 4.0 unweighted. Valedictorians get 4.3ish with 9 or so APs, pretty much the maxed out number of APs you can fit into 4 years of high school.</p>