Odds for Columbia

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hey guys!</p>

<p>Junior here, looking at my prospective colleges. Whatdya guys think my odds are for Columbia?</p>

<p>I go to a pretty competitive private school in NJ, the Pingry School. </p>

<p>(I haven't taken the SATs yet, in Jan actually but I'm averaging around here)
SAT: 2200-2300
SAT II: chem, 760
PSAT: 234 with National Merit Scholar Award
(I have around an A- average on my most recent interim grades, although my transcript shows me as an average A - A+ student.)
GPA: 4.0 official transcript with Honor Roll
AP's: psych, bc calc, english (lang and lit), us history</p>

<p>Sports wise:
I've done Taekwondo for 6 years, have a blackbelt, and am an instructor at my dojo
I've done JV tennis for 3 years and will likely play varsity for my senior year</p>

<p>ECs:
I am an alumna of CRS, a really selective international youth leadership camp. One of 60 chosen girls worldwide.
I'm a part of the school's multicultural club
I volunteer at my grandparents senior center and at a farm that grows food to feed the hungry
I volunteer around my town for local township events (not sure if its an EC?) </p>

<p>This summer, I have two choices. Ideally I'm applying for TASP (telluride), and would love to go if I get in. However, since it is HIGHLY selective, I've already secured an internship at the UN through my family. </p>

<p>I'm planning on entering the Ayn Rand essay competition and have won a few essay awards at my school.</p>

<p>Hopefully for my app I can create a 'leadership/diversity' angle along with grades and SAT. </p>

<p>Any thoughts?</p>

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<p>Your grades/SAT are within range. Is CRS an activity you have to pay uber amounts of money for? If so, its probably looked down upon in college admissions…</p>

<p>You need something that connects your application. Right now I see a lack of passion.</p>

<p>If you get a good SAT score, write awesome essays (start NOW lol), and find something your passionate about then your chances increase exponentially. Columbia will still remain a reach though, as its a reach for everyone (but you’ll have as much of a chance as any other competitive applicant). So fine more top schools that you’re interested in and I’m sure you’ll get in somewhere :p</p>

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<p>No, CRS is completely merit based, no fees at all. So that should help I hope. </p>

<p>Hrm, as for passion, thats a fair point. What would you recommend in combination with the ECs that I have that could show that? Like I said, I was thinking some sort of leadership/diversity thing, and I’m hoping the UN or TASP summer work will put me over the top.</p>

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<p>Bump. Anyone else? :)</p>

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<p>Your EC’s are nothing stellar… Scores are great. Apply, you might get lucky!</p>

<p>Would you mind chancing me?
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1409730-chance-me-top-schools-thanks.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1409730-chance-me-top-schools-thanks.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Any recommendations on ECs I could take this summer or throughout the year, then? And sure! :)</p>

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<p>Your scores are great but you need to improve your EC’s. Great job!</p>

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<p>Solid chances! Nice stats and ecs! Just write a good essay. Good luck!
Chance back? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?p=15268935[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?p=15268935&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Got my SAT scores!</p>

<p>How does a 2300 sound?</p>