Not exactly hopeful, but Chances at Columbia ED, U of Chicago?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi! I just discovered College Confidential and have found it to be a great resource so far. My senior year is approaching fast, so I'm going to be starting to work on those applications. I've got a handful of schools that I'm interested in that I know I will be accepted to, so today I'm just inquiring about my chances at what I know are my reach schools. Any input is greatly appreciated! Thanks!</p>

<p>GPA: 4.00 (unweighted)
Rank: 1/400 (again, uw)</p>

<p>**SAT<a href="plan%20to%20retake%20in%20October">/b</a>
Math: 680
Critical Reading: 730
Writing: 720
SAT II - To take in November.</p>

<p>Course Selections:</p>

<p>• Freshman
o English 1 / English 4
o Honors Geometry
o Pre-IB/Honors French 1-2
o Pre-IB/Honors Biology
o Pre-IB/Honors History
o Health / Symphonic Band</p>

<p>• Sophomore
o English 3 / Survey of Literature
o Algebra II
o Pre-IB/Honors French 3-4
o Pre-IB/Honors Chemistry
o Photography 1-2
o Wind Ensemble
o Symphony</p>

<p>• Junior
o IB Theory of Knowledge
o IB History of the Americas
o IB English of the Americas
o IB Trigonometry
o IB Chemistry 1-2
o IB French 5-6
o Wind Ensemble
o Symphony</p>

<p>• Senior - Upcoming Year
o IB Physics
o IB Chemistry 3-4
o IB Calculus
o IB Senior English
o IB 20th Century History
o Psychology/Sociology
o Wind Ensemble
o Symphony</p>

<p>Honors and Awards Received
2004 Varsity Letter, Swimming
2004 Scholar Athlete, Swimming
2004-2005 Department English Award
2004-2005 Department Math Award
2005 Scholar Athlete, Swimming
2006 School District Art Show Finalist, Photography
2006 Destination ImagiNation Global Finalist
2006 Varsity Letter, Academics
2005-2006 Department Foreign Language Award
2005-2006 Department Math Award
2006 Scholar Athlete, Swimming
2006 National Honor Society Inductee
2007 Destination ImagiNation State Finalist, Da Vinci Award, Renaissance Award, Spirit Award
2006-2007 Department Math Award
2006-2007 Department Science Award
2006-2007 Department Foreign Language Award
2006-2007 Department English Award
2007 Society of Women Engineers Award
2007 National Merit Commended Scholar (at least Commended, yet to be notified if Semifinalist)
2007 Washington State University Regents Scholar</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities
10 years Private Piano Instruction
4 years Varsity Swim Team
4 years Key Club
4 years International Club
3 years Junior Varsity Tennis Team
3 years Rotary Interact Club
3 years Destination ImatiNation
3 years S.H.O.U.T. (Students Helping Others Understand Tobacco) Club
3 years Wind Ensemble
3 years Symphony
2 years National Honor Society
2 years Second Harvest VolunTEEN Board</p>

<p>Leadership Positions Held
2005-2006 Interact Club Vice President
2006-2008 Interact Club Board of Directors
2006-2007 Key Club Treasurer
2007-2008 Key Club Vice President
2006-2008 Key Club Representative at Kiwanis Meetings
2006-2007 International Club Treasurer
2007-2008 S.H.O.U.T. Club Photographer
2007-2008 Varsity Swim Team Captain
2007-2008 Second Harvest VolunTEEN Board President</p>

<p>Volunteer Experience
Second Harvest Project Hand-Up
Second Harvest Take A Bite Out Of Hunger
Second Harvest VolunTEEN Board
Habitat For Humanity
Pennies For Patients (Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
Fundraiser For Indian Orphanage (Raised $1500)
Parochial School Office Aid
High School IB Panel</p>

<p>Right now the only Ivy League I'm planning on applying to is Columbia. I visited the school this summer and absolutely fell in love with it. I'm intrigued by the University of Chicago as well. Thoughts?</p>

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<p>so far so good, just retake the sats to aim for 2200+. and you should be fine</p>

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<p>Thanks for the response. Any other ideas about chances?</p>

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<p>I don't think Varsity Letters matter much.</p>

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<p>^ I don't think you know anything.</p>

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<p>I think that you have an excellent chance at U of Chicago. Your grades and SATs definitely put you in the running. They have an excellent Division III athletic program and a burgeoning arts and music scene, so both of these could be hooks for you. But visit the school first and see if it is a fit for you. Interview there and show a passion if you really want to go there. It is truly an exciting school to attend.</p>

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<p>UChicago looks great for you. I know they place more emphasis on grades and academics than standardized tests like SAT/ACT so looks good IMO. Columbia is Columbia so you never know.</p>

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<p>I'm a Chicago student-- I don't like giving out "chances" but I will say your profile is in the range of admitted students. Chicago ignores the writing section and SAT II's completely and does not put all that much faith in SAT's.</p>

<p>Chicago and Columbia are very similar and very different. While both are in major cities, both have a core curriculum, and both are now ranked ninth in US News, the schools have very different physical feels and very different student bodies. It sounds worth your while to apply to Chicago, but make a visit before you decide you want to attend.</p>

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<p>I think if you get your SATs 2150+, you'll be fine. Plus some good grades in SAT II's would guarantee a place in UChicago, and you should try for Columbia, good luck!</p>

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<p>^^^</p>

<p>Chicago does not look at SAT II's, so there is no way that good SAT II's would secure a spot there.</p>