Chances at Columbia Journalism school?

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<p>I've just graduated from the University of Western Ontario and I'm hoping to apply to Columbia's graduate journalism program for 2013. I was wondering if anyone could estimate my chances of actually getting in, since it is an Ivy.</p>

<p>I have a 3.7 GPA (82 for all four years). During my undergrad I worked full-time at my university's daily student newspaper (the only daily in Canada and the largest in the nation) for 40+ hours a week as a news editor and features editor. I'm now the editor-in-chief and oversee a staff of 24 editors and control our $400,000 budget, as well as put out a newspaper every day. We have a circulation of 11,000.</p>

<p>I've completed an internship with CTV National News, Canada's most-watched news program, as well.</p>

<p>I've won a few awards and graduated with distinction from my program.</p>

<p>So, do I have a good chance or not?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>I also hold a certificate in writing, in addition to my bachelor's degree.</p>

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<p>We aren’t qualified to tell you, really. You would be better served actually going to the Columbia University website and accessing the pages on the Columbia University School of Journalism. There you will find a detailed description of the various degree programs offered by the school and more information on the admissions requirements. Perhaps sending an email to the admission’s office of the journalism school with specific questions would also be helpful. You might also consider Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.</p>

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<p>Anyone else?</p>