Columbia-CC RD Chances.

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<h2>Hey. First off, i really appreciate your help in evaluating me. Im really nervous about colleges, i applied ED Princeton University and the wait is killing me. In case i don't get in, Columbia is another place that i really admire for its research and music as well. What is my likelihood of going here? Do i need to improve on anything? etc.? If there are any other good schools ("match" schools preferably) that match my interests it'd be great if you can mention them as well. Thanks!</h2>

<p>-I'm an Asian Male from a really competitive school in Long Island, New York. Our school sends like 20+ students to Ivies each year.</p>

<p>Grade Point Average:
98 Weighted (Most demanding courseload)</p>

<p>SAT I:
*Highest Composite: 1490 M+R, 2210 M+R+W
Math: 800, Reading: 690, Writing: 720 11 Essay </p>

<p>SAT II: (Top 3)
*Math IIC: 770
*Chemistry: 750
*Math IC: 740</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities:
Music Activities:
1. All-Eastern Symphonic Orchestra (12)
2. All-State String Orchestra (11-12)
3. All-County Orchestra {Principal Cellist} (9-12)
4. Long Island Orchestra {Associate Principal Cellist} (9-10)
5. C.W. Post Chamber Orchestra {Co-Principal Cellist} (10)
6. Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society (9-12):
-Ensemble won this Tri-State Area competition and performed at Alice Tully Hall.
*(Sending CD Recording of Solo/Ensemble and Supplementary Rec from music teacher, Music Resume, etc. as an Arts Supplement package)</p>

<p>Community Service Activities:
1. President/Editor In Chief of Asthma and Smoking Awareness Newsletter (11-12)
2. Co-Founder of String Ensemble for Community Performances (9-12):
-paid/nonpaid performances at school district receptions, community forums, churches, weddings, parties, nursing homes, business conferences, etc.
*(Sending a sample Newsletter as a supplementary item to show dedication to community service)</p>

<p>Research Activities:
1. Findings made it to the American Geophysical Union as well as some University Natural Sciences Conventions.
2. Applied to Intel STS, Intel ISEF, Siemens Westinghouse, etc.
*(Sending Research Abstract and Supplementary Rec from mentor who is a Columbia University Alumnus)</p>

<p>School Activities:
1. Vice President/Librarian of Tri-M National Music Honor Society (9-12)
2. Vice President of Spanish National Honor Society (10-12)
3. President/Treasurer of Chamber Orchestra (9-12)
4. Features Section Editor of School Newspaper (11-12)
5. County Qualifier for Mathletes (9-12)</p>

<p>Academic Honors:
1. National Merit Commended Scholar
2. Long Island Science Educators Leadership Association Award
-Awarded to one student in Long Island per year for excellence in science and leadership in class
3. Earth Science Leadership Award
-Awarded to two students in school for excellence in Earth Science
4. National Honor Society
5. National Spanish Honor Society
6. Honor Roll</p>

<p>Essay: I'd say unique. I talked about finding true value in a loss or something like that. English teacher said it was great. How i would think something differently from most people. </p>

<p>Recommendations: Really good i believe. One teacher said i could "get into harvard with it" lol haha. another teacher we're really close like emotionally too lol. guidance knows me very well, mentor and music teacher each gave a unique light on me, especially the music teacher.</p>

<p>Possible Fields of Major:
-Geosciences: Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, etc.
-Biochemistry</p>

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<p>bump! please respond to THIS thread, this one has my updated math2c score and stuff. thanks!!!!</p>

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I'd say unique. I talked about finding true value in a loss or something like that.

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<p>hmm, not unique, but not a bad topic either.</p>

<p>....ur verbal score is a tad low....ur asian, its a toss up....i like ur music ECs though.</p>

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<p>hey thanks for responding. yea my cr reading is lil low, but im hoping my other factors can make up for it. Im hoping my music can help me stand out, and my comm service and research too hopefully.......... is there anything else i may "lack"? thanks.</p>

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<p>Ur all eastern- ur in . -_-;</p>

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<p>i dont know if that may be enuf truazn lol. ur azn so u probably know that too haha. eh i dunno......... i jus hope i get into Princeton Early so i dun have to worry.</p>

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<p>bump anyone else?</p>

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<p>music as an EC is nothing special. those who are accepted to ivies by way of their music talent are usually so talented that they'd get in to a place like Julliard. being good at an instrument is usually a smart person thing, so it's definitely not rare to see an asian boy with good stats who's good at violin/viola/cello. bass, rare.</p>

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<p>There was an Indian girl at my school last year which was All-Eastern. Good GPA 3.8~ 2200's SAT's. But nothing spectacular compared to the above-average (top 30%) of my school (magnet hs newsweek public elite or w.e you call it). Yea so come December, our math team coach is all excited wondering how many of his precious math-team babies are gonna get into MIT/Harvard/Pton this year early (we usually have 1-2 of each). </p>

<p>So long story short- this girl, by all accounts not OUTSTANDING (B in BC calc, i was in her class) with her All-Eastern Celloist got into MIT early. SHe later got into Princeton as well as well as other elite schools. Everyone was like... w-t-f she just owned a USAMO'er in the early round for MIT. So never underestimate the power of All-Eastern and truly being a beast at music. And b-t-w, if you're all-eastern, all-state, regionals etc., chances are you are somewhere close to julliard caliber.</p>

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<p>well if she's julliard caliber then it makes sense that that was her hook and she got in.</p>

<p>edit: also, if she was intending to go into engineering, that also gave her a leg up.</p>

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<p>thanks for responding guys. anyone else? thanks.</p>