Dreams of Columbia, but Have a C+

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<p>Dreams of Columbia: Have a C+
My current aspiration is to go to Columbia University. As lofty as this goal may be, it's better than none, right? Being a junior, this year is crucial for me. And as far as I know, these are my grades for the first semester:
Precalc Spec: A
APUS History: A
AP English: A or B+
AP Psych: A
Italian III: A
AP Chem: C+</p>

<p>And these are for my semester, so the admissions people are bound to see that last letter. My SAT scores are exactly 2100(I'm going to take it again, hopefully get a 2200+). I'm heavily involved with my school's drama program, and have gotten a lead in all three productions which I have been involved in, and have competed at the state level for drama twice for singing. I'm the sole student of one of the top voice professors at UF, and have also won a competition for purely classical singing twice at the district level, and am competing this year in the Regionals. Besides singing, I'm also a dilettante composer, and have sent my works to two competitions(results TBD). I'm also the founder and President of our school's Salsa/Capoeira club. Besides that, I've been doing eastern martial arts for the past 8 years or so.</p>

<p>If I get better results for the next semester, possibly get that Chem score to a B+, maybe an A if I'm lucky, does anyone think that I have any decent shot at Columbia? Please be honest. And what can I do to improve my chances, assuming I have any. Thanks for your help.</p>

<p>Almost forgot; I am in the top 10%, and I've only had one B+ freshman year in each semester, and only one B+ in a semester last year.</p>

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<p>I don’t know. But my junior year was the same way only change AP to AP Physics. Oh and I have no where near the talent…</p>

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<p>Worth trying, your interests/talents are very unique. They’re probably enough for the admision officers to overlook that low grade, asuming of course that all the rest of your grades and scores are up there.</p>

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<p>From what I understand, that one low grade won’t be the reason you don’t get in. Just keep trying your best this year and next, and maybe they’ll overlook it.</p>

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<p>Good news folks! I bumped it up from C+ to an A!</p>

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<p>I got in with 4 C’s junior year.</p>

<p>I guess it’s always nice to have a prime minister as your father.</p>

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<p>^^^ joking?? or for serious?</p>

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<p>Georgetown6000’s a ■■■■■. I’m 98.534% certain.</p>

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<p>GT6k…haha</p>

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<p>Y’all are funny.</p>

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<p>A C+ will not hurt you. I got in with a 3.6 GPA. Never had a C+.</p>

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<p>Okay, a C will seriously not keep you out. I’ve had more than one C (shocking, I know) and still got in. Of course, it will really help if you kick ass in other areas, and if you can bring that subject up. Definitely.</p>

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<p>Its all relative. If I had gotten a C+ at my school, it would have kept me out. But if you go to a highly ranked school you might be able to get in anyways.</p>

<p>If you’re a legacy, I’d say you have a fair chance. If not, I think you’ll have to get lucky.</p>