Columbia University, can I get in?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>-I am a junior</p>

<p>-I have a 3.8 GPA (weighted) and a 3.7 GPA (unweighted)</p>

<p>-I have taken 5 AP classes so far, I will have taken 8-9 by graduation</p>

<p>-On the AP two exams I have taken, I scored a 4 on both</p>

<p>-I haven't officially taken the ACT, but I have taken a practice test, which I scored a 26 on, I think I can get a 30 for sure</p>

<p>-I am a member of NHS and Key Club, which is a community service club</p>

<p>-I am a member of my school's Newspaper staff, which is ranked #1 in Michigan</p>

<p>-I can speak near fluent French</p>

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<p>Honestly, it’s a very high reach. Ivies generally want ACT scores at 32 and above at least, unless you have a unique situation/talent. Your gpa is also holding you back.my biggest recommendation is strengthening your ECs. Find something that matters to you and makes you stand out among the other applicants.</p>

<p>I feel that this chance may not be entirely reliable because you are predicting your scores. This really depends a lot on that. Don’t be discouraged though, schools like Columbia really aren’t guaranteed for anyone. An applicant that has a 4.0 gpa with no out of school activities may be denied and a 3.5 with a unique quality or essay may impress an admissions officer and get accepted.</p>

<p>Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Your GPA is not that far off the mark. But you do need a higher board score. Why take more AP’s? You have enough. I’d concetrate on a higher board score. Play up newspaper the French thing on your Essay. Ivy’s love the artsy thing. GL</p>

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<p>Unless yore hooked, I would put chances at zero</p>

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<p>I think your essay is important- that is what will set you apart. It gives them a chance to get to know you so to say. That and the interview. All of the things you listed: those are statistics not you as a person. Write an essay that really resembles you and I think you can get in :slight_smile:
I promise you don’t have to step foot on the moon or cure a disease</p>

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<p>^essay and interview alone can’t get you into college - you need to have solid credentials to back them up</p>