<p>hey so i dont even compare to you guys but i wanted to know what i should do because columbia is literally my dream school. im going to be a senior next year and i wanted to know what i could do this summer (because it's like my last chance). my second choice would be a medical program (the 7 year programs) so let me know what i can do for either and be brutally honest because i'll work my butt off this summer if i know what i can do. if you guys think me getting into columbia or a 7 year medical program is completely out of reach, would you mind setting me straight on which colleges or programs would be okay for me?</p>
<p>GPA: probably about an 85/3.4 (unweighted), weighted is about a 95
Rank: not in the top 20 so i wouldnt include this
Courses: always honors or AP, sophomore: AP Euro (3), AP Human Geography (3)
junior: AP Physics B (?), AP Language (?), AP Biology (?), AP US History (?)
senior: normal courseload</p>
<p>ECs: a lot of clubs that i've been in since freshman and sophomore year that i now have positions in
i've had a job for a while and i volunteer at 2-3 places
SAT: average
ACT: average
i dont really have a hook and no awards</p>
<p>Your chances for Columbia are very slim. Because this your dream school it won’t hurt to apply anyway. The key things that will hold you back is your ‘average’ SAT and ACT scores, and GPA. Also make sure you take the SAT Subject Test, because Columbia requires those. I would start deciding which ones to take (the ones that interest you/the one you’re best at) and try to study for them during the summer. Good Luck.</p>
<p>3.4? “Average” test scores? No hook? I’m sorry, but I don’t think you have a chance. You should post on the college search and selection board and ask for some better school recommendations.</p>
<p>Ya sorry but from what we could gather, chances are slim to none…Try to do research this summer or shadow doctors…Chance me back? I also want to go to Columbia! </p>
<p>I don’t know what your SAT or ACT scores are, but in order to get into a well-above-average school, you should aim for a well-above-average score: maybe a 2200+? Your courses seem very challenging, too; just make sure you get A’s in them.</p>
<p>So what schools do you guys suggest me looking into? Or what could I do to improve my chances? Other than SAT/ACT? That’s what I really wanted to know. Sure, give me a second… i’ll try my best to chance</p>