Do I have a chance to get into Columbia?:

<p>I am a junior in a competitive suburban school district:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.92
top 10% rank
ACT scores were poor: 22
AP tests: Biology 4, & still waiting on two others
Senior Schedule: AP Chemistry, AP Government, Economics, Intro to Calculus, AP Music Theory, College Spanish, Psychology</p>

<p>for the most part, a straight A student. I have shown mastery in tough AP classes and College Classes. "A" in AP Biology & 4 on exam, "A" in AP Physics and either a 4 or 5 on the exam, and a "B+" in AP United States history with most likely a 5 on the exam. I also got an "A" in college forensics. </p>

<p>Volunteer/ Extracurriclar: Baseball both for my HS, and an elite club team on Long Island. I have both playing experience and coaching experience. I volunteered at a Veterinary Hospital, getting hands on experience in the labratory. Science is my strong field. I serve roughly 3- hours per week. My other passion is piano. I take lessons every week, and I write, play, and sing my own music. I recorded several of my pieces at a Pro. Studio. I have 2 jobs: I run fitness classes at a gym, and I also work at a Pro. Baseball Facility. I train at camps as well. </p>

<p>Accomplishments: A piece I wrote was selected and played on WUSB radio station. I recieved an honorable mention for a Business Olympics competition for making a radio commercial. I was accepted to the NSHS (National Spanish Honor Society) as well as the NHS (National Honor Society) for overall achievement. I completed 2 courses at Boston University: Criminal Justice and Intro to Business. I also completed a summer course at Brown University: Genetics and Human Behavior.</p>

<p>What are my chances?</p>

<p>You have enough time to study and get a strong score on the ACT or SAT (You have until December). Definitely take them again because a 22 is not even par. Get involved this summer. Take a college course, summer workshop, or do something involving your passions (maybe your experience will inspire your essay).
Visit Columbia several times! They will then know you are very interested.</p>

<p>Columbia doesn't record info about visits. </p>

<p>Anyway, aim for a 30-33 ACT or try the SAT and try for the 2000-2300 range. Your extracurrics seem to be spread out into baseball, science, and piano, which is good, since it shows that you're not trying to do too many things. Try to get recruited for baseball (which might be tough, as Columbia's baseball team won the Ivy League this year) or at least keep pursuing that and/or piano and/or science. Doing 2 of the 3 extensively would be your best bet.</p>