Is it worth a shot?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>As of now, I am planning applying to Northwestern ED, but after recieving my ACT score, I'm not sure whether I have more of a shot at Columbia than I originally though. I got a 33 composite.</p>

<p>I know that it would still definitely be a stretch to get into Columbia ED, but I'm not sure if I should give up my ED for a reach school. Basically...I worried that I won't get into Columbia ED and then won't get into Northwestern RD because its harder to get in RD there. Is it worth a shot? Do you think I have a chance at Columbia?</p>

<p>What is the average ACT accepted difference between ED acceptance and RD acceptance at Columbia?</p>

<p>Any advice?</p>

<p>Also, don't comment telling me you aren't sure because you dont have all of my other stats. My GPA matches and I have very good ECs.</p>

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<p>Oh and I have a few hooks.
Single-parent, low income, first generation.</p>

<p>Not sure if that makes a difference.</p>

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<p>I’m not sure because I don’t have all your other stats.</p>

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<p>What’s your rigor/courseload? That’s the single largest determining factor. You could be getting A’s in basket weaving or multivariable calc.</p>

<p>As first generation, you might have a decent shot at Columbia ED, but your major and essays will significantly affect your admissions chances, to be honest. However, I would advocate that you apply to whichever one you feel best suits you, and run with it.</p>

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<p>Thanks JoJoBear, that was very helpful.</p>

<p>bpsbgs:
Definitely rigorous courseload. </p>

<p>Junior Year:
AP Stat
AP Chem
PreCalc HNS
Monsters in Lit HNS
Art of the Essay HNS
American Studies II HNS
Spanish 5 (only regular class)</p>

<p>Senior Year
AP Bio
AP Calc AB
AP Euro
Spanish Cultural HNS
Politics and Government HNS
Passport in Literature HNS
Human Behavior (only regular course)</p>

<p>My school is extremely competitive and probably has 15 or more kids attending ivys each year. Hope that helps.</p>

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<p>Hey, dont worry about a 33 act! I recieved a likely letter on friday from Columbia and i had a 33.Note:I also didn’t cure cancer. I think you have a shot as long as your essays are good and your recs are good. It seems to me that standardized test scores are not the most important thing to Columbia</p>

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<p>Thanks syossetkid, that’s definitely a relief. Is there anything else I can do so that I am in the position that you are in a year from now? </p>

<p>Anyway, congrats on the likely letter! That’s awesome!</p>

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<p>33 is a great score, but i know multiple people who got rejected with 34’s. if columbia is your first choice, then you should apply, but your act score is no guarantee</p>