I can dream... can I?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>I'm an incoming senior this fall and I've literally been useless this summer.
I'm planning to apply ED to Columbia.. but I'm pretty sure my chances in getting accepted is very low. I'm trying to be negative, just realistic. </p>

<p>Here are my stats.
GPA: 3.7/ 4.0
SAT 1: 2140 (2180 Superscore)
Low for Ivy league, regret taking it 3 times and getting not much difference (+/- 20)
SAT 2: 740 Math
580 Physics
FAILURE (I took both of the subjects at the same time, and I have to send both)</p>

<p>ECs: Model United Nations- attended conferences
yearbook editor
editor at publication
writer at another publication
poetry club vice president
student group for an impoverished indigenous group
Habitat for Humanity
Red Cross office volunteer
Camp for North Korea Human Rights
Volunteer at orphanage for special children </p>

<p>I'm not so well-rounded and I'm basically concentrated in certain areas.
My weakness is that I lack in leadership positions.. and basically the college admission officers will think I'm a passive person.
And what's worse... I'm an international student- and Asian... you know what that means.. </p>

<p>Comments:
I lack in every aspect and there isn't particularly anything stellar for an Ivy league. It's just so depressing because I`ll see all my friends (who are mad smart) going to Ivy leagues.

Thoughts/comments on if I should even apply when I know I`ll be receiving a rejection letter, at the expense of my time, grades, etc.
I AM SO DEPRESSED.</p>

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<p>Shoot lower, you can definitely crack the top 20 though!!!(: But yes, your GPA and SAT are a bit below where they need to be, and you have no “hooks” so you have little chance. Look at other top 20 schools where the admitted students match your stats and achievements more closely, you’ll definitely get into at least one top 20, but as an Asian international, the Ivy League schools and psuedo Ivy League schools would be high reaches for you.</p>