<p>I recently applied to the Master of Arts program at the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism for Fall 2012 and could really use some additional opinions on what my chances of getting accepted are.</p>
<p>I graduated early (December 2011) from the Journalism School at The University of Texas at Austin.
I graduated with highest honors with a 3.98/4.0 (+/-).
I was on the Communication School's Dean's List every semester in attendance.
I was a UT Distinguished Honors Scholar every semester in attendance. </p>
<p>Editorial Intern at a community newspaper in Texas (THE HIGHLANDER)
Editorial Intern at an online news startup based out of Austin, Texas. (Y-GEN OUT LOUD)
Editorial Intern at a well-established society magazine in Austin (TRIBEZA)
Editorial and Digital Media Intern at national award-winning TEXAS MONTHLY
Copy Desk Intern at regional newspaper (AUSTIN AMERICAN STATESMAN)
Beauty Editorial Intern at PREVENTION MAGAZINE in New York. </p>
<p>I was the President of the Society of Professional Journalists my senior year, as well as the Vice President (junior) and the Webmaster (sophomore).
I studied abroad in Lyon, France for a summer.
I'm tri-lingual: English, Mandarin Chinese and French. </p>
<p>My friends, who are clearly biased, think my chances are good, but I'd still like to stay grounded. From a third-party perspective, what are my chances?</p>