<p>I would be extremely grateful to anyone who takes the time to read this through! :)</p>
<p>I'm trying really hard to cut down colleges from my list. I only want to apply to Columbia if my chances are realistic enough. If you don't think I have a realistic chance, be honest!!</p>
<p>Your accomplishments are remarkable considering your family circumstances, which I’m sure adcoms will take into account. I think you definitely exhibit the kind of initiative that Columbia likes in its students. In other words, apply! You really don’t need to take anymore SAT subject tests, unless you’re thinking of being a science major (in which case Math IIC would be good). I think you should focus your time on doing better on the SAT I. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks, by the way, I would be applying to the College, and through Questbridge, so there aren’t any fees… just more time spent on essays.</p>
<p>Oh and the Math IIC and Biology are mostly for the UCs and MIT, respectively… I’ll take them in October. But yeah SAT I will definitely be improved in November and even more in December if necessary.</p>