Chance?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>I posted this on the chance forum. BUt i'll post it here as well (:</p>

<p>Ranked 1st in 350
School: Not the most "competitive". Most people usually drop out or go in-state. But they usually send one or two to ivy leagues. Most because of athletics. Well at least one last year did. He made it into Harvard.
GPA: 3.98 (Unweighted)
SAT: 2260 (retaking. Know I will get above 2300s.)
AP Tests: Bio (4), Chem (4), U.S. History (4), Stats (5), Calc AB & BC (both 5), AP English Lit and Comp (both 4).. And some others...
SAT 2 Tests: Chem (710) Math level2 (750) U.S. History (690- retaking. Score about 730?), French (720)</p>

<p>ECs
Secretary of NHS
President of French Club
President of Green Club
President of Calculus Club
President of Academic Decathlon
Anytown member
Treasurer of Photography Club
Tutor Students in Math and Science
On Debate team
National Merit Semifinalist</p>

<p>Awards:
1st place is citywide math
1st place in Calculus test (thing.. I don't really know) in city
17th in French test in state</p>

<p>Any chances?</p>

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<p>I think you’ve got a really high chance of getting in. Your stats and accolades are great i don’t see why not especially since you are outright number one at your school. Do you ever feel like you lost yourself in all your hard work though? Is it really worth it? What if you don’t get in - i genuinely think you will- and you have to go to your state school? Did you miss out on high school?</p>

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<p>I know it’s hard. I’ve toughed yself out for 3 years (freshman yr I was freaked about hs). I’m ready for columbia,</p>

<p>My parents want me to go in-state. But I hate the instate school(s). Not to be mean, but it’s my dream to go into a competitive school.</p>

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<p>bump any others willing to chance me?</p>

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<p>I think you’re in the striking zone. At this point it’ll just come down to your essays and recs. </p>

<p>Also, I don’t think you need to retake the SAT unless you’re doing it for an outside scholarship.</p>

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<p>“Also, I don’t think you need to retake the SAT unless you’re doing it for an outside scholarship.”</p>

<p>Agree. Your SAT is high enough. They will be looking at other things. Focus on your essays. You are in the ball park.</p>

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<p>It seems like you’re set set. Like @Karot said, just write an amazing, honest essay and get good recommendations from the teachers who not only know you academically, but on a personal level also. </p>

<p>You have amazing stats; I’m sure you’re going to end up somewhere amazing. Goodluck!</p>

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<p>Thank you guys.</p>

<p>But hey, this is just a general question, if someone got a 2150 and with all of those EC’s, can he/she still make it in?</p>

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<p>I think you really do have a fair shot at them, but I would have some back ups on hand just in case. Could you chance me ?</p>

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<p>Great!!</p>

<p>10char</p>

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<p>Thank youu!</p>