Should I Even Consider COLUMBIA ED (Engineering)????

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<p>Academics:
3.99 Weighed GPA (All Honors and AP's, notable AP's: Bio, Chem, Economics, US, Gov, Calc, Environmental, Euro, also Molecular Bio, which is a college-level class with Honors credit).
Rank is 28/335.
2250 Composite on SAT I (1 time taken), 800 Math, 730 CR, 720 Wr. 730 SAT II Bio, 800 SAT II Math Level II, 720 SAT II Chem, 760 SAT II US History, and 730 SAT II Physics. 32 on ACT</p>

<p>EC's:
Co-captain of my debate team, with honors and awards attached during my 4 years. 4 years doing National History Day (creator of the group website for all 4 years), along with an officer position. DECA for 3 years. Volunteered at a nursing home for about 100 hours. Started a tutoring firm over the summer.
For forensics, I have won awards for top in the state and nationals. I have also qualified for nationals twice in National History Day.
I also did taekwondo for 11 years, and was on the leadership group for head instructor of the center. To add to that sport, I was in racquetball for a club. I'm on the Spanish, Mu Alpha Theta (math), and National Honors Societies for tutoring others.
Forgot to add, I also started up my own blog, which has had about 1 million views, so it is moderately popular. It is a scientific one, and I'm looking into engineering</p>

<p>Do you think I should even even apply early decision to Columbia's Fu Foundation for Engineering, or would Cornell be a wiser choice ED? I just feel like I would be reaching way too much for Columbia.</p>

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<p>I honestly don’t understand why you wouldn’t consider ED for Columbia if you’re absolutely sure it’s your first choice. I mean, no one’s a lock for these types of schools since the admissions process is so unpredictable but you certainly look qualified on paper! In terms of Cornell vs Columbia, Cornell has the better engineering school but I can def understand why people would still prefer Columbia ( NYC vs. the middle of nowhere lol). If Columbia really is your top choice, then you should try ED! Even if it doesn’t work out, I think you have a great chance of getting into Cornell (or any other top engineering school) RD:)</p>