Should I even try to apply?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>Well I'm an upcoming senior this year, and I wanted to apply to Columbia.
Up until highschool I never though about presitigious colleges and just dreamt low.</p>

<p>My stats are:
I'm asian btw
4.0 unweighted gpa
4.6 exact weight gpa (expected to be a 4.67-4.7 after I've completed senior year)
SAT: 1940 (it hurts.., but I'm retaking it this October to try to get it to 2100+)
SAT 2: 770 math 2, 650 ush (it hurtss, but I probably won't send in), TBA physics (taking it this november)
Senior course work: AP Gov, AP Lit&Comp, AP Calc BC, AP Comp Sci A, AP Physics, graphic design(need art for 1 year)</p>

<p>I'm asking if I bring my sat score up to 2100+ (I'm confident I'll get it to at least 2100 this Oct.), do I stand a chance in applying, statistically speaking, b/c I know there are many other factors that are considered.
And If not Columbia what other Ivies or colleges, if any, should I apply to that would give me the best chances?</p>

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<p>I think you should at least try.</p>

<p>My suggestion to you is for you to aim much higher than a 2100. In fact, aim for a perfect score. I’m not saying that if you don’t make a perfect score you won’t get in, because that’s certainly not the case. If you aim higher and work for a 2400, you’ll probably score higher - BUT if aiming that high is intimidating and will psych you out, disregard that advice.</p>

<p>As far as other Ivies go, Cornell, Brown, and Penn have higher acceptance rates than Columbia.</p>

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<p>Definitely try. Just study you’re ass of this summer and get that score up! Aim for 2250+</p>