<p>I'm applying to Columbia U, Cornell U, University of Florida, and Florida State University.
Overall, do I stand a chance at being admitted to any of the schools? Should I use my ED on Columbia or Cornell? I like them equally as much. </p>
<p>Charlie: ACT: 31
AP's (11): Biology, World History, English Language, U.S. History, Spanish Language, Psychology, English Literature, U.S. Government, Physics B, Calculus AB, and Chemistry. (mostly 4's and 5's, didn't pass one.)
GPA: 3.9 UW, 4.7 W
Will graduate top 5% and "summa cum laude"
SAT II: American History (700), Chemistry (660), Spanish with Listening (740)
AP State Scholar
Laureate graduate diploma: requirements were a 8,000 word research project with powerpoint that were presented before a committee focused on GLBT rights, and passing at least 6 AP's in 3 subject areas.
Awards: Academic Achievement Awards 3 years so far, various competitive science awards, Drama Department Award, and various performing arts awards at the school, district, and state level.
EC's: Drama Club president, International Thespian Society president, Competitive Science Club president, Science Olympiad with my science team, Gay/Straight Alliance president, Glee Club historian, Academic Team competitor, Key Club volunteer, and National Honor Society member.
Volunteer: 300 hours with a children's drama camp, and various more with the local hospital, and library.
Hook: My parents left Cuba, so I'm a first generation American and I'm gay.</p>