<p>Race: Asian
Age: 18
SAT Score: 2200, second time is 2120 (lower - will that decrease my chances, can i just send the first one?)
SAT II's : MATH II: 800, Physics: 800, Chemistry: 800, Biology: 770
ACT: going to take it october, hope i get a 34 or 35....
Oh right EC's:
Science Olympiad (Treasurer)
Math Team (Member)
Asian Club (Member)
Quiz Club, Like Jeopardy (Member)
Volunteer at local senior center (100+ HRs)
Play in school band throughout HS as a class
Play the piano at home (8+ years private)
I know these EC's aren't that outstanding What else can I do in these 2-4 months left?....</p>
<p>OH RIGHT ALMOST FORGOT SCHOOL STUFF
GPA UNWEIGHTED: 93.3/100 (Mostly honors except for non-major courses like gym or health)
Class Rank: Just about at Top 10%
AP's : US History : 4, World History: 4 , Physics B: 5, English Lang: 5
This year I'm taking: 6 Ap's (To look like I am challenged, lol):
1. Psychology
2. Math BC
3. French
4. Biology
5. English Lit.
6. Economics</p>
<p>Anyways, what are my chances for Columbia ED? (Percentage wise, or anyway you want to express) Thanks for the helpful info, please be realistic, even harsh if necessary.</p>
<p>edit: please give any suggestions for anyway of improving my chances, or give a school I have a good shot at for ED TY AGAIN</p>
<p>It will be somewhat difficult, but you’re a fairly competitive applicant and you never know. I would focus on:
Deciding if Columbia is actually where you want to go:
If you aren’t totally set on Columbia, why would you apply ED? What do you like most about Columbia? – the internationalism, New York, or the atmosphere? Have you visited? If you really like Columbia, you may want to check out NYU, and maybe some other top-tier schools (I can’t really narrow it down without knowing what you’re looking for)</p>
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<li>Essays</li>
<li>Piano supplement/something showcasing your musical ability if it’s good enough</li>
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<p>Thanks for the reply,
I like Columbia because it’s fairly close to where I live ( I live in NYC) . Perhaps I can commute there in my junior and senior years. I’ve visited the campuses a few times. NYU is ok too, but you know it’s definitely not on the same tier. I am going to pursue a career in medicine and NYU is ok too, but not liking the campus as much. You know coming from a traditional asian family, my father’s convinced I can get into an Ivy League or the likes.</p>
<p>I think either would work, but an original composition that’s really well-done would probably be more impressive. I think Columbia has some program with Julliard, but then again, that’s probably insanely selective…</p>
<p>There doesn’t seem to be any activity or subject where you truly excel, and that is your main problem. Mr./Ms. Wellroundedness doesn’t play particularly well for Columbia ED these days. You need something that sets you apart from the “Mongol horde”.</p>
<p>By the way, what high school do you attend? If its one of the big 4 pipeline schools to Columbia (Hunter, Stuy, Bronx Sci or Brooklyn Tech), then look at kids from your HS and ask yourself what they had on their resumes/portfolio that set them apart.</p>
<p>With the above ^ I have to point out that the OP isn’t really well-rounded. His history (from what I can see from the World History and US History APs) seems to be far weaker than his strong points of science and math (the 800 SATs and clubs).</p>
<p>Maybe highlight your interest/proficiency in math and science over history? Your clubs and abundance of science SATs support that.</p>
<p>you could try to volunteer like CRAZY for the next 2-4 months to bring that up to 200 hrs.
you could also try to rely on the your oct ACT score~
& i think you have a good chance.</p>