I'm new to this. Can someone please take the time out to read my stats?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>Howdy,</p>

<p>I'm currently applying EA to the school of gs @ columbia. A couple of days ago I was accepted to Fordham-- the adult/part time program. I am deferring my enrollment @ fordham for september. If I get into the school of gs, then I'll be going there. If I don't get into the school of gs, then I'll go to fordham. Here are my stats:</p>

<p>GPA- a 70 overall average. That is equivalent to a 1.7 or a 1.8 GPA</p>

<p>SAT/ACT- none. I took the fordham adult/part time skills assessment exam. this program at fordham doesn't look at SAT/ACT scores, even if you have taken them. I won't be taking my SAT/ACT, so I'll be taling the school of gs entrance exam. It is said to be an equal alternative to the SAT/ACT, and easier-- just reading and writing.</p>

<p>Rec's-One from a principal at a high school I was in for two years. He happens to be an alumni from the school of gs at columbia. (how far will this go?)
The other is from a director/founder of a grassroots organization in harlem (columbia is in harlem, is that a plus?) I was a part of for two-- three years. He is a Brown alumni. I was a community organizer there. They are both written very well and eloquently.</p>

<p>Essay-- My essay is very strong. It focuses on my politicization in high school (the same high school where I got my principal rec from) and in the grassroots organization above.</p>

<p>The application asks for an optional additional page "telling us anything else you would like us to know." I'll be sending an essay I submitted for a book that was seeking submissions. It was accepted into the book and is being distributed nation wide. It deals with the different roles assumed by the police in neighborhoods of different socioeconomic standing.</p>

<p>Awards--"Most politically conscious" and the "Hackett medal" (an oratory award for model public speaking. I delivered a speech) from the high school where I got the principal rec from.</p>

<p>"Top tech award for blueprint reading and fabrication" When I finished high school I enrolled in a technical school and took up welding. My grades are top notch. I'll be sending my transcript from this school.</p>

<p>I am a 19 year old puerto rican male--yes, the application has a "puerto rican" box. I attended the school of gs information session. A 2 month intership at the same high school where I got the principal rec from. I was a program assistant. My task was to evaluate, critique, and alter a proposed school curriculum. For volunteer work-- the grassroots organization I was a part of.</p>

<p>There is a space asking info about your spouse/ partner/significant other and the college they attend/attended. My girl friend is a columbia college freshman.</p>

<p>Thank you kindly for taking time out to read my post I greatly appreciate it. I'm in dire need for help. Thanks again.</p>

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<p>your ecs are pretty good</p>

<p>why did you choose to go into welding after all your hard work in hs?</p>

<p>However, your GPA is way below average. </p>

<p>I'm in no position to evaluate a transfer, but if you check the stats of the regular columbia college (not gs- im not sure about the difference in stats here), they have 2400 sat scores, 4.5 gpas, and numerous activities and awards (many of which are very presitigious- interning at prestigious firms, working for senators, congresmen, etc., winners of prestigious writing and musical awards.. really, you name it, its there)</p>

<p>all i can say is pull up your gpa</p>

<p>but good luck! it seems like you have a genuine interest in politics</p>

<p>ps- i dont know if you should add that essay in that "additional info" section, i've asked around on the Columbia threads and people say that its to explain any extenuating circumstances that might ahve affected ur academic career</p>

<p>dont add resumes or essays- so i've heard, its a big NO-No</p>

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<p>I'd like to hear what admissions officers think of adding a resume or addittional essay. Sure, putting in meaningless stuff may be annoying, but if it's something of substance, I don't see why not? If someone could elaborate on that please do, thanks.</p>

<p>And for deferees, wouldn't it make sense to send in new updates?</p>

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<p>As for the additional page, many peeps have been telling me that my published essay is a big plus.</p>