Chances?

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<p>Race: other
GPA: 3.6 (4 years)
AP's
11th: English, US History, Physics...College Business Law
12th: English, German, Economics, Biology...College Accounting
EC's: 3 years of Tennis, 2yrs History Club, 1yr Chess Club, 2yrs Guitar Club (Founder), 2yrs DECA, Part-time job( average 18 hours a week for last 3 years)
SAT: 1350
ACT: 34
SAT2:
Literature:760
Us History:800</p>

<p>I'm thinking of going for English or Creative Writing</p>

<p>Why Columbia?
Andrew Delbanco. I thought that Required Reading and The Real American Dream were great books.</p>

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<p>slim but good luck you never know</p>

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<p>hmmmmm...... would it help if I "overcame adveristy"? I'm a refugee from Bosnia... As much as I cringe on having to whore myself and my life experiences for pity I really want to go to Columbia. Should I even mention it at all? Thank You for responding</p>

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<p>If your challenges have changed your person and worldview, it's important to mention it. Don't consider it "whoring yourself."</p>