Chances at my dream school

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>I would like to know my chances for getting into Columbia University. I live in Austin, Texas. If it matters, my school is ranked #550 in the country :/ </p>

<p>I take all IB classes. I'm a junior, currently in IB chemistry, biology and physics (same time), as well as IB English, Spanish 4, IB math 1 and history of the Americas 1. Im focused on medicine, thus I'm in "anatomy & physiology" and "health science" (they count as state credits). Next year I'm taking all the same classes (chem 2, bio 2, etc), as well as "anatomy & physiology". Although it's just a state credit, health science 2 involves extensive rotations at a rather large hospital near me. </p>

<p>In regards to HL and SL, I'm taking as many HL as possible. I also plan on getting 6/7 on all my IB exams (such as one might plan on breathing air).</p>

<p>As for extra curricular, I'm in HOSA (health occupation services of America), spanish national honors society, (regular) national honor society and deca (a business thing). On top of everything, I do a lot of community service. </p>

<p>I'm 5th in my class (always room for improvement) and plan on at least a 5.5 weighted gpa and 3.9+ unweighted gpa.</p>

<p>This summer I also plan on taking a few medical classes, such as medical microbiology, at the Austin community college. I've been studying like crazy and feel confident I'll get 2300+ on the SAT. </p>

<p>So what do you think? Do I have a chance? Any room for improvement?</p>

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<p>Your chances seem very good to me. You have the grades, ranking, and (probable) test scores. My only question would be about your EC’s. Do you hold a leadership role in any of the clubs or are you just a member? Is your community service related to medicine or social services? Do you have a story behind your interest in medicine? What can you say about yourself other than you are an outstanding student? I’d focus on doing something outside of a classroom. Colleges want to know what you are going to contribute to their college “community.” They want interesting people, as well as good students.</p>

<p>Just my two cents…</p>

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<p>you should do a few more ECs (or more leadership qualities in the ones you currently do) and work experience would be good, grades arent everything when it comes to uni!</p>