Chance me for Columbia?

Chance Me / Match Me!
1

GPA: 4.0
PSAT score/percentile: 1300/98
projected ACT score: 30-34
AP classes (some projected): AP World, APUSH, AP Government, AP Psychology, others TBD
Every other class I take is honors if available

I took Earth Science and Algebra in 8th grade

Freshman year:
Honors Biology
Honors Geometry
Honors English 9
AP World I
French II
Photography I

Sophomore year (current):
Honors Chemistry
Regents Algebra II (Honors was full)
Honors English 10
AP World II
French III
AP Psychology

ECs:

  1. Math League
  2. Masterminds Quiz Bowl
  3. Volunteering at the hospital

I know my ECs aren’t really impressive. Just wanna know your thoughts on my probability on getting into Columbia if I stay on this track. I can write a fire essay, I’m great at them, so I know I can excel in that part of the application.

If it makes any difference, my parents are low income/war refugees who have been here for only 20 years.

2

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3

30-34 is a very wide range. 30-32 will hurt, 33 won’t do much, and 34 will look standard. Since you’re a junior, you have some time to put effort into extracurriculars. Maybe intern over the summer with someone/someplace that pertains to your intended major?
Low income helps, but I’m not sure about war refugees from 20 years ago. If your parents are still being affected by a foreign crisis or you come from an underrepresented place that will provide a boost.
Note that even with all of this Columbia is still a reach.

4

I’m a current sophomore actually! I don’t have high expectations for it, I’m probably just going to apply with knowledge that it’ll most likely be a reach.

5

It’s impossible to tell now. Come back at the end of your first semester next year with more concrete information and CC will be a much more useful resource.