Sophomore wants to attend Columbia

<p>I'm a sophomore in my school and currently ranked #1. I got a 213 on my PSATs and have maintained straight A's throughout my freshman year and marking period 2 of this year. How does Columbia look for me so far?</p>

<p>And about community service.. how important is it? I volunteered the school requirement of 50 hrs at an elementary school in my town. How much is Columbia concerned about it?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance guys</p>

<p>It’s much too early to say. You’re on the right track with your grades and that PSAT is promising as well. However, as I’m sure you know, Columbia is extremely difficult to get into. It’s going to take more than good grades and SAT scores. </p>

<p>I don’t think Columbia is especially concerned about volunteering, but I’m sure it would help. Start taking AP/most rigorous course load possible while maintaining good grades, get =>2200 on SAT, and SHOW YOUR PASSIONS. Get involved and don’t focus so much on the college. Columbia is not the only school out there and if you just work hard and continue as you are while doing what you like, I’m sure you’ll end up somewhere great. GL!</p>

<p>Thanks for your response. Anyone else?</p>

<p>keep up the good grades, do some activiites and stand out in them, get great sats and you’ll have
good chances. you still have time to do other stuff so dont worry.</p>