Should I even bother applying?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>I graduate in 2011</p>

<p>GPA: 3.87/4 UW
4.23/5 W
Rank: Top 7%
SAT: 1670, horrible I know, but I took it during a rough time in my life, so I know my next score will be much higher</p>

<p>If Honors was offered, I took it
All A's, with the exception of a C freshman year</p>

<p>AP Classes taken:
-English Lang.
-Art History
-Psychology</p>

<p>Will take senior year:
-English Lit.
-Macroecomics
-Government
-Calculus</p>

<p>Hispanic female
1st generation college student
Low family-income
Public school in Fl, rural area</p>

<p>Have been in NJROTC for 3 - (4 years, at the time of application)
& some leadership positions & plenty of volunteering
Drill Team 3 years</p>

<p>Girl Scout Gold Award
GS for all 4 years</p>

<p>Involved as a church leader for children for two years
Have been a camp counselor for kids part-time during the summer (80+ hours)</p>

<p>I plan to write an excellent essay, one that really gives them insight into who I am & how I think, or maybe one about my unusal family circumstances & how it has affected me for the better.</p>

<p>I am thinking about applying to Columbia College ED; I don't even know if I have a chance.</p>

<p>But I know that Columbia is all about diversity, so I'm hoping that will work in my favor.</p>

<p>Please be honest. Thank you :)</p>

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<p>I also forgot to mention that my school is 80% white</p>

<p>& that the drill team I was on has competed at the state level</p>

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<p>If your SATS were better id tell you to apply, so if you can really get them up then yes.</p>

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<p>Your SAT score needs to go up by a lot if you want to have a chance.</p>

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<p>Even if we tell you not to apply, you’re still going to apply. Good Luck.</p>

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<p>I know someone at Columbia with an SAT score LOWER than 1600 (out of 2400) - SATs are not THAT important. </p>

<p>When I read your post’s title, I knew I was going to say yes regardless of grades, experiences, etc. But, I think you have a chance if you really focus on your experiences and what you could bring to Columbia, and also what you think Columbia can offer you that other schools can’t. </p>

<p>If you don’t apply, you will never know could have happened and will regret your decision for a long time. If you apply, you may not get in… but at least you tried :-)</p>

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<p>Yes you should “bother” applying. I think you have a chance the way things are now, but if you get your SATs up to 1800+, you can have somewhat of a chance.</p>

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<p>^uh</p>

<p>The poor/hispanic/first generation thing is really helpful, but I would say 2k. At least.</p>

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<p>try ACT is so much easier for nonwhites.</p>

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<p>why would you let other people advise you to apply or not? Assuming money is not an issue, just roll the dice.</p>