Do you think it is easier to get into University of Pennsylvania college or Columbia college, for regular decision, for a Canadian applicant? More specifically, which school places more emphasis on SAT’s/academics then extracurriculars? I really like both of them and I’m trying to evaluate where I have a better chance at. I’m confused, because Columbia has that scary 10% admittance rate (Penn’s is ~20%), but USNews ranks Penn’s admissions to be more difficult than Columbias.
Help!!
<p>Penn is easier to get into.</p>
<p>Columbia admits a large percent of in-states. That fact is seldom mentioned. That means fewer seats for the rest. CU is definitely harder to get into than Penn. Even if both are equal in admission rate, Penn still stands higher chance because it must admit a large freshman class. Lastly Penn is heavily weighted toward EA. So PENN + EA = best chance of admission betwn thse 2 schools.</p>
<p>After seeing the mass rejections/deferrals from Columbia, it seems that school is trying to become the next HYP...I saw much more Penn acceptances from CC than Columbia acceptances, though that may just be because of the applicant pools.</p>
<p>I got rejected from Columbia with: SAT: 1500 (770v/730m) SATIIs: 780 US History, 730 Literature, 700 writing. 3.93 UW, 4.67W GPA, all IB courses (HS ranked #1 public HS in MD). One excellent rec., one EXCELLENT counselor rec (he was my JV football coach). ECs: Cap't of JV football team (9,10), varsity lacrosse (defensive capn) (10, 11, 12), club lacrosse (10, 11, 12), SGA steering committee (events coordinator) (9-12), It's Academic team (11-12), JSA publicity coordinator (11-12), tutored Tibetan students English in China (12th grade summer) and worked with local Tibetan NGOs in China (writing proposals requesting aid for humanitarian projects) (12th grade summer). Awards: National Merit Commended Scholar, State of MD Distinguished Scholar Award Semi-Finalist, Presidential Volunteer Service Award (280+ hours)</p>
<p>u noe welsh... I think Columbia rejected you so that you can go to one of the HYPMS's :D cheer up!</p>
<p>Yeah I was really dissapointed yesterday, but I've become a lot better today. Thanks a lot!</p>