Chances at Columbia?

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<p>Hey guys! I'm a female from NY state... I have a strong relationship with a dean at Columbia and I got a letter from her to add to my application..</p>

<p>GPA: 3.9ish, probably top 11% of my high school (which has a phenomenal relationship with many colleges & is one of the top high schools in the country)
SAT: 730 verbal, 670 math (I seriously cannot do SAT math, but I get 4.0s ad 3.5s in all my advanced math courses)
SAT II: 730 writing, 720 biology, 660 U.S. History (mehhh)
Senior year courses:
AP Calculus AB
AP French
AP Biology (99 average & 100 on the midterm!)
AP Environmental Science
English electives
Social Studies electives
-- Midyear report EXCELLENT, have always done phenomenally in school with advanced, challenging courses
-- Last Year's APs: US History (4), AP Physics B (3)
ECs:
Tons of volunteerwork at farms, veterinarians, MS society
Steady job
Summer experiences working at camp and attending Tufts vet summer program
Musical/artistic talent (sent art slides... have taken many art courses at high school and have had my work showcased)
President of unique club with volunteerwork
Member of various other clubs
IBM Science Research program helper</p>

<p>Good essays & great recs... I show an extreme interest in veterinary medicine, yet I show I am very well-rounded and a good hard-working student.</p>

<p>What do ya think?</p>

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<p>Great chances. Those AP scores will hurt the application because it might show that the class at school did not really prep you well for the AP test, but this effect will be etremely minor.</p>

<p>You have very unique experiences and your letter of rec from one of the dean's will help greatly (I got one as well). </p>

<p>I look forward to seeing you on campus in the fall!</p>

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<p>yeah, very good shot...i agree with jaug. See you in August!</p>

<p>(but im no adcom member, i would feel horrible if you didnt get in. I've got my fingers crossed!)</p>

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<p>hey i have a question about my chances as well...4.2 gpa. Number 1 in state in soccer, class president, don't need financial aid, 1400 on SAT, 8 varsity letters, get recommendations from very high businessmen in new york, but white male? What are chances at Columbia and NYU? Especially what do i have to do to get into Film Programs?</p>

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<p>I also got a letter from someone who was very involved in admissions, how much does this help?</p>

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<p>I have no idea... I've just been best friends with the son of the Dean of Student Affairs, so I've known her since I was 9 or so... it's more of a personal connection, but I'm sure it helps some. Legacy/personal connections at Columbia are very helpful I've heard.</p>

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<p>That might be true flippydippy. But I have some personal connection and I was deferred ED.</p>