Should I even bother applying to Columbia?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>For years Columbia was my dream. However, I am not sure why. I think I recognized it as the best journalism school, though they don't even have a undergraduate journalism program. I have suddenly begun to despise Columbia, feeling that I don't exactly meet their sky high standards, or if I do, I'd be the dumb one amongst anybody I meet there. I am not stupid, unmotivated, or lazy. I have only just begun to think practically and am having second thoughts about applying to Columbia. (deadline is in about 7 hours).</p>

<p>I have a 4.17 weighted GPA, and a 3.98 unweighted. I will have taken 7 AP classes by graduation (only because i was not offered them 9th and 10th grade, and was limited to 4 11th and 3 12th) I have passed them all. I am president of National Beta Club, Editor-in-Chief of school magazine, Historian of National Honor Society, Vice President of MSA, Photographer of music club and in the Yearbook Staff. I have moved several times and studied in Egypt for a year and a semester which has limited my opportunities. But i play guitar and work at Chick-fil-A and have been a Sunday School teacher for years. I am in the top 10% of my school. I have a 1960 SAT score and a 30 ACT score. I do not mean to brag about my accomplishments, I just want a truthful answer on whether it is worth my time and effort to apply to Columbia University.</p>

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<p>your hs record seems good although the standardized test scores could be improved. you should apply to columbia since theres is a chance you would get in and you seem well-rounded. columbia is ranked 6th in the world for english, so i think it would be a great journalism school.</p>

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<p>I would apply, but don’t put your hopes and dreams on it, because you never know.</p>

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<h1>yolo …but seriously might as well if it’s been your dream</h1>

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<p>Columbia is definitely a reach with your stats. You should apply given your interest in the school, but don’t expect too much.</p>

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<p>Yes apply.</p>

<p>Read this about an unlikely ED admit:</p>

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<p>Okay thank you very much, I have decided to apply anyways and try my chances. Thank you :D</p>