chances for Columbia ED

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<p>Sorry for the repost here, from the Chances forum--I figured you guys, having discussed so much about the school, could give me some more specific advice on how to present my application to appeal to Columbia's interests.</p>

<p>Private, highly competitive school
Male Asian</p>

<p>Scores
SAT: 2360 (760 M)
ACT: 36 (10 W)
SATII: 800: Physics, Chemistry, Math II, World History, Chinese
AP: 5: Euro, Micro, Macro, Physics C: M, Physics C: EM, Chemistry, Calculus BC, World History, Human Geography, Chinese
IB: Physics SL (7), History SL (6)
GPA: 3.8 UW
Rank: probably top 10% but not guaranteed - if not, school will withhold rank.</p>

<p>EC's
Varsity Debate - Captain, State Semifinalist, Octafinals of a national tournament (started in 10th grade), 7 weeks camp at UMichigan this summer
Orchestra - Concertmaster in school (11th-12th), First Violinist in regional orchestra (DSO Civic)
Tutor Board - Board Member (11th-12th)
Varsity Track, 10-12th, 2007 State Champions (I'm not sure if I'm allowed to list this--wasn't on the state team)</p>

<p>Academic Awards
AP National Scholar
Varsity JETS Physics + Engineering Competition (team), 1st in state, 9th in nation
Michigan Math Prize Comeptition top 200
AIME Qualifier (10th-11th)</p>

<p>Senior Year Schedule
AP English Literature
AP Biology
IB Organic Chemistry
IB Theory of Knowledge
Orchestra
AP Spanish
IB Discrete Math/Linear Algebra
Multivariable Calculus</p>

<p>Columbia (ED)</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Rejected on the basis of poor humour.</p>

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<p>lol i actually thought it was quite funny</p>

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<p>Hm your stats are pretty much exactly like mine lol... interesting. i got in ED-- but given that I was the only one out of 13 ppl who ED'd at my school including 3 USAMO'ers. SO iono, crapshoot? But you have a solid (relatively) chance.</p>

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<p>he'll be here all week, folks. don't forget to tip your waitress. try the veal.</p>

<p>/trifecta?</p>

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<p>just hope to god that they don't ask you to go in for an interview</p>

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<p>how exactly are u f***ed??</p>

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<p>i would imagine doggie style.</p>

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<p>Hahahahaha! Has anyone noticed an increase in Denzera's short, funny quips?</p>

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<p>Where do you live?</p>

<p>Denz, what about a Gorilla Mask?</p>