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<p>Alright...so I know that my stats are not as strong as some of the others that are posted on this website but I'd like opinions regardless.</p>

<p>Planning to apply to the engineering school for Chemical Engineering</p>

<p>GPA- 3.85 (unweighted, my school does not weight grades)
Public Highschool- top 10%
This year I am one of only 3 kids taking 5 AP classes (the most you can schedule with our school's schedule)</p>

<p>SATs-
From two test dates: Math 710, CR 690, Writing 680
Subject Tests (also from two test dates): Chemistry 740, Math I 730, Math II 730</p>

<p>AP Scores-
Language and Composition: 5
Chemistry: 4
US History: 4</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars-
There is a LONG list but I'll include the ones that take the majority of my time
Varsity Cross Country (11,12)
Varsity Track and Field (9,10,11,12)
Drama (10,11,12) 2 or 3 plays a year and I've had a leading role
Indoor Track (10,11,12)
Community Service about 200 hours (9,10,11,12)</p>

<p>Awards-
AP Scholar
Harvard Book Award
Of course high honor roll and that kind of thing</p>

<p>Other important info-
First Generation</p>

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<p>Everyone has a chance, but yours seems slim. There is nothing appalling about your credentials</p>

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<p>I don’t know, the fact that his/her school isn’t the most excellent around (“one of only 3 kids taking 5 AP classes”)–coupled with his/her first generation status–could get him/her accepted (so that Columbia can “diversify” its class).</p>

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<p>I doubt it Epaminodas. matter of opinion though. my reasoning: low stats+average ECs+unhooked=…</p>

<p>I like the fact that you compiled a shortlist of important ECs. kudos for that.</p>

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<p>ur essay is what matters the most</p>