Chance me for Ivies!!!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I am currently a sophomore , but I would like to see if I'm on the right track to be admitted to Columbia University.
Rank: 1
Unweighted GPA: 4.0
Weighted GPA: 4.8
I wasn't allowed to take APs freshman year, but now I'm in AP Statistics and AP World History. </p>

<p>Volunteer work:
I volunteered at the library, youth museum, and every summer I am a counselor at a bible camp. </p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
I am on the debate team
I am treasurer of DECA club
I am sophomore director of Key Club
I am committee chair for SGA
I am a cofounder of Model UN Club
I started a non profit charity to help local families in need.
I am also part of NHS</p>

<p>Awards:
I won regionals for National History fair
I have won county awards for debate
School award for debate
3rd place in Florida Key Club Speech Competition </p>

<p>Others:
I've attended a DCON conference</p>

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<p>As for all non hooked applicants, once your stats and ECs are within range of the average admit, it will depend on your essays and recs. </p>

<p>Columbia - reach</p>

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<p>What do you mean by a hook?</p>

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<p>Great stats! I’m guessing you’ll be able to impress many admission advisers. Consider UPenn, it’s a fantastic school so I have heard. Chance back?</p>

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<p>Thank you. I will look into U Penn. I will chance you back. Post your stats</p>

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<p>I would say that as of now you’re definitely on target. The big unknown for you is SAT/ACT scores, but if you do as well as you’re capable of you should be fine. Chance me back please!
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<p>Very good stats. You just need to back all of it up with a great application and then your chances will be pretty high. Best of luck</p>

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<p>^^ What do you all mean “great stats” and “very good stats”? The kid just started sophomore year, he/she has little to no “stats” yet. Even if he/she graduated #1 in his/her school, many of the top Ivies reject between 8-9/10 valedictorians. EC’s are okay so far but by senior year hopefully there will be some sort of passion evident. Otherwise, it’ll look as though the OP joined a lot of clubs just to look good on college applications - that is not how it works these days.</p>

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<p>Try to do something that sets you apart…some sort of big volunteer project or something. You have plenty of time to do that.</p>

<p>You’re on the right track for sure, but it’s difficult to “chance” you when you’re only a sophomore.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice guys! I’ll try to really focus on my love of debate and public speaking , and try to partake in a service project.</p>