I’m currently a sophomore at a competitive top-10 ranked school and I would like to transfer to Columbia primarily for the Columbia’s political science program and NYC environment.
High School - 3.4 GPA, 31 ACT, founded and presided over Rotary Interact Club, President of Model UN Team, VP of DECA (Business Club), engaged in multiple volunteer opportunities, awarded multiple awards for community service and leadership, took many AP and honors classes, interned at an embassy and City of Chicago Finance Department, worked on state representative’s election campaign.
Current University - 3.69 GPA, majoring in International Relations and Political Science, social director of Model UN Team (and won awards at college MUN conferences), member of College Republicans, Founding member and outreach director of Chess Club, founded and presided over a non-profit which provides career consulting (resume, interview prep and more) to homeless individuals, member of Rotaract Club (college community service club), interned at US Senator’s Office and small law firm.
Currently studying abroad for a year in Japan with mostly A+'s and some A’s first semester at Japanese university , interning at Japanese Parliment, Part-time job teaching English.
Recs from current professor who is former Columbia professor and current professor who received his masters from Columbia.
Middle Eastern/South Asian descent, can speak 2 other languages besides English. Born outside the US, but naturalized citizen. Mid-income bracket.
I would really appreciate any and all input! Please let me know if you need any additional info!
Thank you!