chance me, judge me: columbia

Colleges & Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>Hey just want an opinion on my chances to get in to Columbia University. and I'm also applying to Barnard, Vanderbilt, and Eugene Lang College. </p>

<p>thanks!</p>

<p>GPA 3.9 (a lot higher weighted)
SAT 720 reading 720 writing 570 math
intended major-- fine art and poli sci/history/philosophy/communications/undecided?
art portfolio: Urban</a> Abstraction - Sculpture & Ceramics</p>

<p>US History AP 5
English Comp AP 4</p>

<p>EDUCATION
Pittsburgh Associated Artists Internship, Environmental art installation
2008-Present
Steeltown Youth and Media, filmmaking
2009-Present
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Photography and ceramics
2008-2009
Community College of Allegheny College, Introduction to Philosophy
2009
Allied Media Conference, Community journalism
2009
Sustainable Landscape Architecture Project, Carnegie Mellon University
2009
Hot Metal Happening, Metal casting workshop
2009
Pittsburgh Glass Center, Glassblowing
2008-2009
Summer Seminar on Global Affairs, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh
2008</p>

<p>VOLUNTEER HISTORY
Amnesty International 2006-Present
Western Pennsylvania Student Area Coordinator 2009-Present
Chapter President 2008-2009</p>

<p>Pittsburgh Independent Media Center 2007-Present
Journalist, Editor, Outreach Committee/Promotion 2007-Present
Technical Trainer 2009-Present
G-20 Communications* 2009
(* Additional G-20 resume available)</p>

<p>Andy Warhol Museum 2009
Marketing Committee for Youth Invasion </p>

<p>Life’s Work of Western PA Summer 2008
Mural Designer, Painter, Volunteer Coordinator</p>

<p>Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council 2007
Member, Volunteer</p>

<p>EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Pittsburgh High School Ultimate League 2008-2010
Model United Nations 2008-2010</p>

<p>HONORS/AWARDS
National Art Honor Society 2008-Present
National Honor Society 2008-Present
Pittsburgh Transforming, a juried art exhibit 2009
Pittsburgh Gallery Crawl 2009
International Children’s Art Museum 2009
All City Arts Showcase 2008, 2009
Carson Scholars Fund 2006, 2007</p>

<p>WORK EXPERIENCE
Babysitting 2007-2008<br>
Sisters of St. Joseph Peace Camp, counselor 2007</p>

<p>MUSIC
CAPA Sonics 2007-2008
Dido and Aeneas 2007
Pittsburgh CAPA
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2006
Paragon Studios
Amahl and the Night Visitors 2006
Opera Theater of Pittsburgh</p>

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<p>I’m just really really nervous and keep checking this thread… lame? i think yes. but i’d really appreciate a reply if anyone gets a chance.</p>

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<p>a 570 on SAT math puts you in a pretty bad position. you should raise it to at 650+ to even have a chance.</p>

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<p>If you look at the statistics of the accepted students under early decision you will see that people with high SAT’s and low grades didn’t get in, whereas the reverse happened. I would say that the #1 factor that Columbia considers is your GPA. It seems that they care of what you are doing right now…</p>

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<p>To be honest, that math score might kill you at Columbia. On the bright side, Eugene Lang will be very happy to have you. Barnard might forgive the math score for the amazing writing/english scores, and I don’t know enough about Vanderbilt to help you. Don’t give up, though! If Columbia’s your dream, try the ACT (sometimes people do better on the math section on the ACT, it’s a different approach to the subject), or study really hard and try the Jan. SAT!!!</p>

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<p>reach… I think your test scores seriously hold you back.</p>

<p>and Columbia, contrary to popular belief, is actually really really really selective. I’d say about as selective as yale or harvard.</p>

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<p>Where are your subject tests?</p>

<p>a 570 in math is gonna seroiusly cripple your app. most also attach a math level 2 on their app, and I honestly don’t know what your math skills are right now. the rest of your app. looks decently solid so try to raise your maths and you could have a shot.</p>