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<p>My friend is currently deciding whether to apply to Columbia ED or Stanford EA --- but the real question on his mind is whether or not he can get in. So, we are creating a chances thread to see what you guys think:</p>

<p>General Info:
White/Male/Junior
Competitive Public School/Maryland</p>

<p>Stats:
Rank: 1/330</p>

<p>ACT: 33 (but retaking for a 34+... it's actually necessary for scholarship to UMiami med program)</p>

<p>SATII: Biology (760)... planning on taking World History and Math II</p>

<p>AP: Biology (5), US Government (5), Human Geograph (Self Study-5). </p>

<p>Also taking 6 more this year (including psych self-study) and 5 APs senior year</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

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<p>Now that application time looms ever nearer, can anyone offer any advice on how to increase chances at Columbia?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Well I think he has a decent shot, but admissions to any Ivy League school is always a crap-shoot so don't assume that a certain set of scores and extra curricular activities will get him in. Tell him to do well on his essays and send in the application on time and just wait. I think he should apply to Columbia ED rather than Stanford because the former is a little easier than the latter I believe.</p>