Chance me for Columbia University (and other Ivy Leagues)

<p>Hi to all!</p>

<p>Columbia is my first choice of school by far.</p>

<p>Grade: 12th
Location: New York State
Ethnicity: African-American
Gender: Female
Income: Middle-class, would need financial aid
Rank: School Does not rank</p>

<p>Major: French and Francophone Studies, Creative Writing, Education</p>

<p>Grades: 100.4 Straight A+ in all classes</p>

<p>Senior Year Classes: ALL AP classes -- in Bio, French, English Lit, Microeconomics, AP Calculus AB </p>

<p>AP Tests (so far):
-AP English Language & Comp - 5
-AP US History - 5
-AP World History - 4</p>

<p>SAT II:
-World History 710
-US History 780
-French 710</p>

<p>SAT I:
1960 (570 M, 680 CR, 710 W, 10 Essay)
*NO time to take it again!!</p>

<p>Awards:
PSAT National Achievement Outstanding Participant
AP Scholar
Merit Scholarship Winner
Quiz Bowl Award
National French Contest -- Placed Nationally on standardized test (7th place)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars....
-- I have been taking dance for over 13 years, both in and outside of school. I dance at Church.
-- I am the captain of the Quiz Bowl team, which I have been on for 3 years.
-- I participate in Cross Country
-- I have a passion for writing. I am the Editor-in-chief of the newspaper.
-- I have also done extensive writing outside of school, submitting my work to numerous contests with cash prizes.
-- I have had my work published three times in literary magazines, and this is my most honorable achievement.</p>

<p>Work Experience
--Cashier at the movie theater (summer job)
--Volunteer at museum (past position)
--French Tutor</p>

<p>Thank you!!!</p>

<p>Your SAT is unexpectedly low since you have an A+ in every class. Anyway, I think your chances for Columbia aren’t very high, though you still have a chance. Consider applying to schools like UMich or Wake Forest where you stand a good chance. Best of luck to you :slight_smile:</p>