<p>Hi everyone! This is my first time using CollegeConfidential as a user.
I am very interested in Columbia University, perhaps as my ED.
So, CHANCE MEEEE. Also, I would like to hear suggestions or recommendations..</p>
<p>These are my scores:</p>
<p>SAT I : 2220
SAT IIs:
Chemistry 760
Biology E 750
Math II C 780</p>
<p>And I am planning to take Literature and Physics in October.</p>
<p>GPA: (weighed, out of 5.2) 4.2112</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Camp for Disabled Children 80hrs
Volunteer for Disabled Children 400+ hrs
(I actually have about 300 more hrs but it's too much of a hassel....just because I'm at work/internship right now!)</p>
<p>Regional Orchestra (1yr)
Multicultural Club (4 yrs)
Spanish Club (2yrs)
Future Business Leaders Club (1yr)
Foods Club (3yrs)
Home Economics Club (1yr)
Tri-M Music Honors Society (3yrs)
National Honors Society
Model United Nations (3yrs)</p>
<p>Performances:
Bronx Hospital performance
United Nations NY building performance
Carnegie Hall performance</p>
<p>Awards:
Director's Award (9th grade) for Orchestra
Two Presidental Award for volunteering (Gold Medal) -given by the white house </p>
<p>SO ABOUT ESSAYS. I love to write and really my life has been a one stormy novel so I have a lot of things to write about. For my common essay I think I'll be writing about the most important, heroic and inspirational person in my life; mom. And I think my essay will be good enough..</p>
<p>So more about me. haha
I am Korean American living in New Jersey. I go to one of the best public schools in Bergen County.
My school is known for its rigorous curricculum with AP classes and such.
(The maximum AP we can take is 2+5, 2in junior year and 5 in senior year. Sophomores are not allowed to take AP classes. I took only 1 in junior yr because I didnt want to drop Orchestra)
I have gotten a 5 on my AP Chemistry Exam and next year I'm planning to take
AP Biology, AP World History, AP AB Calc, AP Statistics, and AP Literature. (Honors Orchestra)</p>
<p>-I have gone to a missionary work out to South America this summer for a week.
-I have gotten a grant (basically $$$) for a non-profit organization which deals with mental health, family health, and youth development.</p>
<p>So, if you don't mind...(I know this is the wrong place to ask about UPenn) but can you chance me for that too?</p>
<p>THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. :)</p>