Chance me for Columbia

<p>Hi,
Chance me for Columbia college potential Econ- math major
stats below
GPA:2.7 (very low i know)
Race: African American
I have a "sob story" kinda
HS course load: Most Rigorous
Nationally ranked school 3rd in Nation
Extracurriculars:
- Self funded and bought 3 restaurants turned the around from 100k/ year renvenue to over a million in sales.(under 18)
- Founder and owner of a holding with 10 paid employees ( No help from parents, completely independent)
- Pending member of Young Entrepreneur council<br>
- Published Author w/ copies sold.
- Internship at Sun-trust Robinson- Humphrey (investment bank)
- Letter of Rec from Columbia Alum and board member</p>

<p>Please give honest opinions, I know my GPA is low. But I'm hoping for it to be overlooked, if I don't get have a chance I am just planning on foregoing college and continuing my business. </p>

<p>Thanks</p>