<p>Columbia Entering Class Statistics:
2008 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:94%
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:680-770
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:680-780
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range690-770
Number of applicants:22,584
Number of applicants accepted:2,266</p>
<p>Okay, I know hope is always a good thing. But it seems that the average CCer doesn’t quite grasp how competitive some schools are. 22,500+ Applied. I am sure around 19000 were well qualified, smart candidates. Only 2200+ were accepted from those well qualified candidates. You do the math, the acceptance rate is less than 10%. (However, the early decision rate is around 24%) So if you still have your heart on Columbia, do apply then.
Additionally all your scores currently fall into the bottom 25% in every subject. So yes, some people at Columbia do have your scores in some subjects but they may have an 800 in math etc. Or more likely, they are athletes, are the best in the world at something such as sailing/have published a book, or an affirmative action minority (hispanic, black, native american etc.). Those entering class statistics are tough and cruel. But it’s just the truth. I hate seeing people get mislead… But like I’ve said it is not impossible, just a really far shot from what your scores currently are.</p>