<p>Hi. I'm wondering if anyone here, Columbia student or not, can tell me if I have a decent chance for the Fu Foundation. I'm interested in Biomedical Engineering.</p>
<p>I'm 17 years old, a Male, a HS Senior, Middle Eastern, and I speak fluent Arabic and English.</p>
<p>SAT (taken twice)-
Math:750
Reading:730
Writing:770
Total:2250</p>
<p>SAT Subject Tests-
Math Level 2: 760
Physics: 750
Biology M: 750
Chemistry: Taking in January, can expect around a 750 (hopefully)</p>
<p>AP's-
Biology: 5
Physics B: 5
Physics C Mechanics: 4
US History: 3 (but i guess I don't have to report it)
Currently a Senior taking AP Chemistry, AP Statistics, and AP Calculus AB</p>
<p>Extra Curriculars-
Math League
Science Olympiad
I'm a runner (but school doesn't have a track team)
Yearbook Committee
School Newspaper (head of technology section)
Make Websites
Flag Football team (my school doesn't have a real football team, but we use this sport to compete with other private schools in the area).
NSHSS Member (throwing that out there)</p>
<p>Volunteer Experience-
Over 250 Hours volunteering at a Hospital, in the pharmacy and patient admissions departments, and still going.
I generally Volunteer at school when I can.</p>
<p>Awards-
National Merit Commended (PSAT of 203 in NJ)
AP Scholar with Honor Award
A few Science Olympiad awards here and there
Honor Roll in 10th,11th, and 12th</p>
<p>GPA/ Class Rank-
Ok, so this is where I take a HUGE blow:
9th GPA: 3.15
10th GPA: 3.95
11th GPA: 3.82
Total High School GPA: 3.65 (W)</p>
<p>My School doesn't rank in any way.</p>
<p>So this is the problem, everything seems fine, but my GPA is horrible, all because of 9th Grade. My guidance counselor has said that it is the only thing that may stop me from getting into a high ranking college. Do you think that Columbia may notice that my performance improved drastically after 9th Grade? I'm doing fine in school right now and can expect a good mid year report. I'm also a talented writer and have written a good essays for Columbia. I take all honors/ AP Classes. I'll be applying in the next few days. I have good recommendation letters from a Math, Science, and English teacher. Any idea of what my chances are? Thanks in advance.</p>