Chance me Columbia Engineering ED

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GPA: school doesn’t calculate, but probably around 3.8? Definitely big upward trend which my guidance counselor explained in her letter.
School type: Religious very rigorous dual curriculum - I take between 12-16 classes per year.
Demographic: Jewish, female
SAT: 1570
SAT subject tests: Chem (740) Math 2 (760)
APs (all self-studied): Chem, Micro and Macro econ, all 4s
ECs:
-Debate Team/Captain (two years)
-Community Service (all four years, 100 hours/year)
-Family responsibilities (all four years, 250 hours/year)
-School Newspaper (two years)
-Theater (three years)
-Leader of School Volunteer Services (one year)
Work Experience
-Tutoring (since 6th grade, 200 hours/year)
-Day Camp counselor (since seventh grade)
-Drama Director in day camp (two years)
Essays:
-Common App: 10/10 I think, everyone who read it liked it, it really described my personality and connected with my intended major, ChemE
-Why Columbia: 8/10, not outstanding but made my point
-Why this major: 9/10, connected my ECs of volunteering to Chemical Engineering
Recs:
1 - pretty good, very short but glowing
2- didn’t read but he loved me and I got 100 in his class

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Oh and a 3 on AP Physics 1 - also self-studied.

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Subject tests are relatively low for engineering

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that and some more engineering related EC would be nice. other than that, solid chances

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I think you have a decent chance, but the lack of engineering ECs is somewhat of a confusing mark on your application to me.

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I was worried about that too. My why engineering major did connect all my ECs to engineering and showed why they made me want to do ChemE. Do you think that’ll help?

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Possibly, but you’re also competing with other students who want to major in ChemE who DO have those engineering ECs, so it might be an uphill battle.

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True. Here’s hoping being a woman in engineering and my essays pull me through!

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I think the woman in engineering part will help a little, but the essays are ultimately what can get you in at this point. Good luck!

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Woman in engineering and great stats and list of extracurriculars. Not trying to boost your confidence or anything, but seriously. A-m-a-z-i-n-g. I think you have a good chance.

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Thank u @Yayeducationlol that makes me feel better. I keep waking up in middle of the night thinking of things I should have written on my application instead