Can I get into Columbia ED?

<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I would like to know what my chances are of being accepted early decision to Columbia University.</p>

<p>Academics
GPA: 4.0
Rank: 8 out of 374 (top 5%)
SAT, best scores: Math 740, Critical Reading 750, Writing 760, Total 2250
SAT II: Chemistry 800, Math I 740, Math II 780, Biology 750, United States History 780
APs: Biology 5, Chemistry 5, Computer Science 5, English Language and Composition 5, United States History 5.
Senior Year Schedule: AP Calculus, AP Physics, AP English Literature and Composition, AP US Government and Politics</p>

<p>Activities
Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra: nationally prestigious auditioned youth orchestra, participated in recent 2010 European Tour; 9th Grade - 2nd Violinist, 10th Grade - 1st Violinist, 11th Grade - 1st Violinist, 12th Grade - CoConcertmaster</p>

<p>Symphony Orchestra: auditioned orchestra within high school; 9th Grade – CoConcertmaster, 10th Grade – Coconcertmaster, 11th Grade – Concertmaster, Historian, 12th Grade – Concertmaster, President </p>

<p>Pit Orchestra: involved in annual high school musical production; 9th grade – violin, 10th grade – violin, 11th grade – concertmaster, 12th grade – concertmaster </p>

<p>NYSSMA Conference All-State Festival in Rochester: auditioned state-level orchestra for 11th and 12th grades; 11th grade – symphony orchestra, 1st violin, 12th grade – string orchestra, 1st violin </p>

<p>NYSSMA Area All State: auditioned regional orchestra; 9th grade - 1st violin, 10th grade - 1st violin, 11th grade - concertmaster, 12th grade - concertmaster</p>

<p>ECMEA Area All State: auditioned county orchestra; 9th grade - 1st violin, 10th grade- 1st violin, 11th grade- concertmaster, 12th grade - concertmaster</p>

<p>MENC All-Eastern Orchestra: invited to play at the All-Eastern Orchestra festival in Baltimore, Maryland; 12th Grade</p>

<p>Model U.N.: participated in the SUNY UB Conference with other high schools; 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade </p>

<p>Science Olympiad: 4th place overall at regional competition, invited to state competition at West Point Academy, NY; 11th Grade, 12th Grade - Treasurer</p>

<p>National Honor Society; 11th Grade, 12th Grade</p>

<p>Math Honor Society: help tutor math students in school; 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade</p>

<p>The activities listed are those that are more important to me. I'm very much involved in the music programs in my school and in the area; I plan on submitting a supplement with a tape along with my application. Do I have any chance of getting in ED? Thanks so much for reading through my post,</p>

<p>Natalie</p>

<p>By the way, I am currently a senior.</p>

<p>Btw 4.0 GPA is 4.0/4.0</p>

<p>You’re a reasonable candidate.</p>

<p>You have a fighting chance frankly. Once you hit a general threshold (which I think you have), its very much a crap shoot. It will come down to your essays and whether or not you have a hook. Your ECs are strong and show a concentrated area you are passionate in, which will help your application. Best of luck!</p>