Columbia chances

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<p>I was actually wondering what my chances are at getting accepted into Columbia. Any advice is greatly appreciated especially from those who are currently attending Columbia.</p>

<p>Here are my credentials:
Junior at a large, highly competitive, public high school in Kansas
My parents moved to America from Pakistan; I was born in the U.S.
GPA (unweighted): 4.0 (all 'A's since freshmen year)
GPA (weighted): 4.5 (this is what I project my GPA to be by the end of first semester senior year)
Class Rank: top 3% (in a class of about 550)
ACT: I haven't taken the ACT yet, but let's assume I score a 29
AP/Honors classes: AP English (9, 10, 11, 12 grades), AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP American Government, AB Calculus, Honors Pre-Calc, French IV (which counts for college credit at my school)
*I will be taking the AP tests for the classes above next spring and the spring following next spring. Let's assume I get a 3-4 on my AP tests.
ECs:
Orchestra (7th-12th grade)
Debate (9th-12th grade)
Forensics/Speech (10th grade)
French National Honors Society
National Honors Society
Hospital Volunteer (about 200 hours)
President's National Service Award (twice; both bronze)</p>

<p>If you need any additional information, let me know. Please note that some of these figures are projected because I am only a junior in high school. Any comments, suggestions, and advice is greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>Raise that ACT score! According to collegeboard.com, the middle 50% ACT range for Columbia is 27-32. A 29 puts you in the middle range, but you need to be even higher. The reason is that your extracurriculars are not very unique and will not set you apart or make you appealing to an admissions committee. A 30+ ACT with your good grades and your involvement in activities might get your foot in the door. Good luck!</p>

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<p>thanks a lot, anyone else?</p>

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<p>Just curious, but what instrument do you play? :)</p>

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<p>cello :) .</p>

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<p>Hey, where in Kansas do you go to school? I go to school in Olathe.</p>

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<p>shawnee mission</p>