<p>I'll be applying this fall to Columbia and would love any feedback. I know my test scores are on the low-side for Columbia, but at this point, I'd rather focus on my essays and subject tests instead of retaking the SAT. </p>
<p>Senior--will graduate with honors
Out of State Applicant
Rank: 10/434 (top 2%)
SAT: 2120 (CR-720 M-650 W-750)
GPA: 3.9 UW, 4.1 W
Courses:
Freshman year--CP English 1, CP Physical Science, CP Geometry, CP World History, Health, PE, Intro to Art Sophomore Year--CP English 2, CP Biology, CP Algebra 2, AP US History (4 on exam), French 1, Psychology, Film and Literature
Junior Year-- Honors English 3, Physiology, Chemistry, AP Statistics, Precalculus, Philosophy (College class), French 2
Senior year--AP English literature, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP US Government, AP Psychology, French 3</p>
<p>Extracurriculars</p>
<p>-Founder and President of high school's UNICEF Club--TONS of work put into this, lots of leadership experience gained through this club
-Ambassador for local underprivileged children's organization--huge commitment--became close to the founder, she's sending an additional letter of reccomendation
-Mentor to foster kids in an educational program at the children's organization just mentioned
-Volunteer swim coach to mentally disabled elementary students
-NHS--tons of hours involved in this, on several committees
-PKOM (mentor to incoming freshmen)--elected position
-High School Student Commitee (works with school board members and superintendent to discuss student issues)
-Founder of tutoring program for school district
-volunteer at local library
-Club Med
-SADD--several committees
-Long-time tutor</p>
<p>Awards:
-Academic Letter
-Dean's List (every year)
-Presidents award of academic excellence</p>
<p>Letters of Reccomendation:
-Sophomore english teacher, who not only knows me as a very motivated student, but also from an extracurricular standpoint. She is my mentor for a program in which I am heavily involved.
-Anatomy and Physiology/ AP Bio teacher--both are advanced classes so he knows I'm a driven student. Also involved in Club Med, which he runs.
-Founder of children's organization--knows me very well. Did several fundraisers and programs for her organization for my community. Should be a phenomenal recc.</p>
<p>Notes:
-I took just about every AP my school offers, excluding physics and an AP language, so for my school my schedule is very competitive
-plan on taking Subject tests--expect to get scores in mid 700s
-Ohio Resident</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>