Please chance me! It's my first post.

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>So, I have wanted to apply to Columbia University since I was nine. Judging by the ways things have turned out, I doubt I will be accepted. But, to keep the hope alive I want a brutal and realistic viewpoint of if I am really even close to elligible so hopefully I can get some feedback from the very knowledgeable people here at College Confidential. By the way, I just finished my junior year and wish to apply early decision in the fall of 2009. So here are the (horrible) credentials:</p>

<p>SAT- 690 V, 740 M, 800 W (2230 total)
ACT- 32 composite</p>

<p>Rank: 3 out of 196</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Co- editor in chief of school newspaper
President of National Honor Society
President of DECA
President of SADD
President of Amnesty Int'l
Treasurer of Spanish Honor Society
Varsity Tennis- 9,10,11 grade
Attending Garcia Summer Scholars Program</p>

<p>In terms of awards, I honestly don't have much. But, I was an International DECA Competition participant and won honorable mention in the Brookhaven Science essay competition. No National Merit or anything :(</p>

<p>So, how grim are my chances?</p>

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<p>they’re not bad. Maybe bring up your CR score, do 2 subject tests, write a GREAT essay, and then you’d have very realistic shot of getting in.</p>

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<p>Oh I forgot to add SAT II scores…</p>

<p>710 on Chem and Math II which probably brings everything down a bit</p>

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<p>So can anyone else presume my fate?</p>

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<p>^God maybe?</p>

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<p>i actually think you have a pretty good chance, equal chance as everyone else, your stats aren’t bad.</p>