Please Chance Me For Regular Decision!!! PLEASE!!!!!

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<p>Hey guys. Okay. So, I'm a senior this year and I really, REALLY would like to attend Columbia University. However, I'm not confident in my SAT score (1160 out of 1600/1810 out of 2400) or my GPA. This is because
1). I'm a really bad test taker and...
2). I transfered to a different, more challenging high school in 11th grade. My current high school is ranked among the top 10 in the nation (if that makes a difference). Also, this is the top school in my state. </p>

<p>Anyway, thank you in advance for your responses.</p>

<p>GPA:
Weighted-4.68
Unweighted-3.58
Class Rank-Valedictorian (At old school). At my new school, they do not rank students because we are some of the best in the state. Therefore, it wouldn't be fair.</p>

<p>SAT Scores:
SAT Math I-590
SAT CR I-570
SAT Writing I-650
SAT Math lvl II-610
SAT Literature-670
SAT Biology M-520</p>

<p>(Yeah, they are really low)</p>

<p>Academics:
8th Grade-Algebra I (A), English I (B+)</p>

<p>9th Grade-Geometry H (A+), English II H (A+), Physical Science H (A+), World Geography H (A+), Spanish I CP (A+), JROTC (A+), Computer Apps CP (A)</p>

<p>10th Grade-Algebra II H (A+), English III H (A+), World History H (A+), Biology I H (A+), Spanish III H (A+), Biology II CP (A+), Vocal Ensemble CP (A+), AP World History (A+)*</p>

<p>-This is when I transfered high schools. As you will see, my grades dropped due to the more challenging curriculum. All classes taught are college level. </p>

<p>11th Grade-Pre-Calculus 102 H (B+), Pre-Calculus 103 H (B+), English 101 H (B+), Biology 201 AP (B), Biology 202 AP (B+), US History H (B), Chemistry 101 H (C+), French 101 H (B+), Life & Leisure CP (A+)**, </p>

<p>Interim Course (11th): Forensic Science H (A+)</p>

<p>12th Grade-AP Calculus 201 AB (C+), English 201 AP (B), Chemistry 201 AP (C+), Physics 101 H (C+), French 301 H (B), Research H (A), Government and Economics H (A). </p>

<p>(I had a lot going on this year with family and health problems so that's why my grades suck. I sent them a letter explaining this. Maybe it will help??)</p>

<p>Interim Course (12th): Phytochemistry H
These are my classes for second semester of senior year:
AP Calculus 202 AB
English 201 AP
Chemistry 202 AP
Physics 102 H
French 301 H
Organic Chemistry H
Human Anatomy and Physiology 303</p>

<p><em>-this class was a joke. We learned nothing and because of that, my score on the AP Exam was terrible.
*</em>-this class basically helped us with transitioning to a residential setting and a more rigorous curriculum. Information included study skills, time management, organizational tips, etc.</p>

<p>Sport Involvement:
Varsity Tennis (12th)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Chorus & Gospel Chorus (9th-12th)
Science Olympiad (11th-12th)
Beta Club (9th-12th)
Global Club(12th)
French Club(11th-12th)
*Even though I don't do much, I am really involved in these clubs.</p>

<p>Volunteer Work:
Hospice-200+Hours (9th-12th)
*My high school is residential so I can't do as much now
Interact Club-100+Hours (9th-10th, 12th)</p>

<p>Work Experience:
Between 11th and 12th grade, students are required to complete a research project and write a research paper. I conducted my research in the area of microbiology and neuroscience at MUSC.</p>

<p>Honors:
Valedictorian Award
NHS
French National Honor Society
National Society for High School Scholar
Who's Who Among American High School Students
Highest Average in the majority of classes in 9th and 10th grade
Interact Volunteer Award
Research Award
Academic Letter</p>

<p>I did have an interview and I really expressed that I wanted to go to Columbia. I don't think I over did it but I feel that the interviewer got the message. Lol. Also, my essays were pretty good, or so I've heard. I had them critiqued by so different people.
Sooo...will Columbia take into consideration the high school that I come from? And could the letter help in anyway. Please be honest. I know my stats aren't amazing but I'm so passionate about going. And I am African American, but I don't want to rely on my race to solve the problem, which I'm sure it won't help tremendously. So thanks again.</p>

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<p>You sound like a very well rounded student and certainly have involved yourself with plenty of extra curricular activity. That said your sat scores seem to be your weak area. Did you take the ACT with written? The fact that you were interviewed shows admissions saw something and hopefully so did the person doing the interview. Good Luck</p>

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<p>Thanks. I didn’t take the ACT though. I wish I could take it but it won’t really matter at this point. lol. Again, thanks for the reply.</p>

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<p>The fact that you now go to a better hig h school will matter, because they’ll see that you like the challenge, but your grades and score are a little on the low side. If your essays were really good, though, I think you have a decent shot. Chance me back! <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-2014/868612-chance-me.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-2014/868612-chance-me.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Why would transferring to a more difficult high school affect your SATs?</p>

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<p>Oh, sorry. That wasn’t written correctly. Transferring has nothing to do with my SAT scores. I’m just bad at taking test, mainly because I get so nervous and freak out. But yeah, the high school has nothing to do with my SATs.</p>

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<p>Well you can’t change your scores, so don’t stress, but the Columbia Adcoms rate you holistically. It’s just one piece of a larger puzzle.</p>

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<p>I feel you! I have low SAT’s as well :frowning: DId your interviewer tell you your interviewer tell you you did good because I think interviews only matter for people who are on the boarder line like us. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>She said that she really enjoyed talking with me and that she thought that I was a really good fit for Columbia and that she was going to write a good review…but I don’t know. I’ve heard so many different things about interviews and how they don’t count and how they do count and how they count some of the time. lol. I’m getting so nervous right now :frowning: This is all I’m thinking about. lol. And best of luck to you too!! :)</p>

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<p>I think you have a 50% chance since you’re a URM. If you weren’t a URM, your chances would be about 1%.</p>

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<p>Yeah, but dont trip… OMG we only have 24 days until April 1st!</p>

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<p>So very true!</p>