Applying to Columbia College

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>I'm a Junior at a large low-performing high school in Tri-State Area (I'm middle class and white)</p>

<p>SAT: 2300+ (based of psat)
SATII: 730, 760, 760, one more that is not so stellar (does it count, considering they ask for 3?)
Rank: top 10 students of ~512
APs: 5/4/4/5</p>

<p>ECs:Prez of Investment Club, Prez of Student Gov, Prez of NHS, Mock Trial Capt, science research at nyu, volunteering, internship w/ politician, finance internship in manhattan, Varsity Tennis (not that great though)</p>

<p>Any chances? Advice?
Be honest.. If Columbia is totally out of my league, which colleges should I look at?
I'm looking to major in statistics or econ
Thanks, in advance!!!</p>

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<p>another one, holy <em>.</em>.<em>.</em>.</p>

<p>haha</p>

<p>jk</p>

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<p>You forgot to comment in my other 6 threads :)</p>

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<p>I think they'd look at the fourth SAT II as well, as it's there. But you got 3 good ones so no worries.</p>

<p>I see no reason why you would not have a good chance at CC. Get an even better SAT I and approach your college app right. Definitely apply, and do ED if it's your first choice for sure.</p>

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<p>I'm not sure I can apply ED, simply due to FA concerns. I don't know if I can make RD.
Thanks for the response!</p>

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<p>You didn't list your GPA which peobably will have a large impact on your chances...</p>

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<p>Can you apply ED and still ask for finaid for internationals?</p>

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<p>93uw (after freshman year it's 95-96UW) .</p>

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<p>I'm not even sure if you can ask for financial aid as an international. Anyone?</p>

<p>Bottom line, apply. If money is a problem, start early at applying for outside scholarships. ED will for a fact increase your chances, so see if there's any way you can do it.</p>

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<p>ill go find ALL of them, haha</p>

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<p>I looked at their site and they said they do have need based finaid for international..Im quite keen on applying there (having been in NYC for 3 years a few years back) so considering ED..But money is a big prob..anyone?</p>

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<p>bump it up... </p>

<p>tbhnams: Rule of thumb: Do NOT apply early (binding) if money is an issue.</p>

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<p>Columbia will be a toss-up I think. You're in the running, but its not certain by any means.</p>