Columbia College Chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I applied to Columbia College early. We all know college acceptance is somewhat of a crapshoot, but I just wanted to post and see what yall think my chances are.</p>

<p>Background-
Asian female at a very competitive suburban school in Massachusetts (supposedly one of the top public schools in the country but who knows)</p>

<p>Test Scores-
SAT I- 1470 (770 Verbal, 700 Math)
SAT II Math- 670
SAT II Writing- 800
SAT II History- 700</p>

<p>School Grades-
All grades A- or up
Unweighted GPA- 3.74
Weighted GPA- 4.44</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars-
Class Secretary for 3 years
Selective Varsity Debate Club Member
NHS Secretary
Best Buddies Club Secretary
Peer Mediation Organization
Basketball (not competitive)
Flute for 8 years
Piano for 10 years
Teacher Assistant at Korean School for 2 years</p>

<p>Work-
Worked at an international magazine company
Currently working as an English tutor</p>

<p>Summers-
Spent at debate institutes at Michigan and Dartmouth</p>

<p>School Rec's, Essay, and Interview-
Recommendations and essay are good but not outstanding, interview was great</p>

<p>Awards-
I have approx. 20 debate awards at prestigious tournaments, also got an "AP Scholar" award and a "Award of Commendation" from National Merit Scholarship Program</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Hmmm, as a college counselor of 20 years, I have to say your chances are less than stellar. Seems like your extracurriculars are few and far between, and frankly your SAT score seemed low for some one applying to Columbia. To be completely honest, it is more likely for lightning to stike your house than for you to get in. But what do I know?</p>

<p>Good luck anyways</p>

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<p>haha. subtly put. thanks.</p>

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<p>rishsinha, you clearly haven't even looked at the middle 50% SAT scores for Columbia. 1310 to 1510. Thats over the 50% mark of everyone who is accepted. Also, for the ECs though there may be less quantity, the quality is present. There are people at my school who spend 5+ hours a day preparing for debate. The fact that she does more than debate and school is pretty impressive.</p>

<p>I'd say you have maybe 25% chance to get in at some point, early or regular, w/e. Eearly maybe a little less than that, but thats not really much better than anyone else who is applying considering hte competitivness of teh school.</p>

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<p>Other colleges for RD include-</p>

<p>Boston College
Georgetown
Brown
Wellesley
Amherst
Tufts
Northwestern
UPenn
Dartmouth</p>

<p>Input on those would be appreciated. Thanks.</p>