Columbia, Brown, Barnard -- should I even try?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I’ve already sent in applications to my safety/match schools, and now I’m not sure if I should even attempt these reaches. Do I even have a chance?

Hispanic/White, Female
Major: Journalism/English/Psychology
GPA: 3.993 UW
Rank: 7/435
SAT 2170, 2210 superscore
ACT: Taking for the first time this month

AP
World History, US History, Language and Comp: 5
Physics: 4
Calc AB: 3
currently taking Calc BC, US Gov, Literature, Psychology

EC:
Editor in Chief of newspaper (best in state)
Superior rating in national writing competitions
5 plays, nominated for statewide musical theater awards
Varsity cross country
Chamber Choir
Volunteer at local film society
Standup comedy

honors:
AP Scholor with distinction
National Hispanic Scholar
National Merit Semifinalist

Hooks/essay topics:
Living in hospital due to eating disorder/recovering
Dealing with friend’s paralysis
Taking on new challenges: standup comedy, weightlifting, sports, formal singing

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meant to write “one of best in state”

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It’s always worth a shot! if you want to go and you think if you get accepted you will attend, then it doesn’t hurt to try! Your credentials are up there for sure so it’s worth a shot! Good luck!

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Did you take any SAT subject tests? Also, really prepare for the ACT- you’re most likely going to need a higher SAT/ACT score for Brown and Columbia. As it stands though, Columbia is going to be a reach, Brown probably a low-reach, and Barnard a match (high match worse case scenario). It really does depend on your upcoming ACT though.