<p>I'm trying to figure out whether it is better to apply to Columbia GS Early Action for fall term, Regular decision for fall term, or Early Action for spring term.</p>
<p>Are applicants more likely to be accepted when they apply Early Action to Columbia GS?</p>
<p>Do more students apply for the Fall or Spring semester? If more students apply for fall semester, would it increase my chances for acceptance to apply in the spring?</p>
<p>Attending Columbia has always been my dream...is there anything I can do to better my application, any kind of activity or strength I should highlight, that will help me get in? I was never in the military and I am not an olympic athlete, though I am a non-traditional student. I've dealt with death, homelessness, domestic abuse and have managed to pay for my own education since my senior year of highschool-- in fact i am completely financially independent. I started my own business this year at age 19 and founded a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children who have dealt with the loss of a parent.</p>
<p>I have a 3.4 GPA from Lehigh University, have taken only 200 and 300 level classes-- decently advanced classes. I completed my freshman year there, but left for personal/ financial reasons. Will have great recommendations, good essay, but I do not have great SAT/ACT scores- I have a 27 ACT. How much does that matter since I've already completed a year of college? What are my chances of getting in?</p>
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<p>What can I do to increase my chances for acceptance? Should I apply Early Decision Fall, Regular decision fall, early decision spring?</p>
<p>Any advice is welcome..thank you.</p>