<p>Is it possible for me to transfer into Columbia University Engineering? I messed up in high school and my gpa was a 2.0, I went on to City Tech and my GPA is currently a 4.0. I have a perfect SAT score, and my score for SAT subject tests for Math and Physics is perfect as well. I was president of the documentary club for four years and I was in the top 100 in the Putnam competition last year</p>
<p>Umm, wow… you probably really could. I feel like going from a 2.0 in high school to a 4.0 with perfect SATs in college is pretty unheard of. However, you should know transferring into Ivies is much harder than applying as a freshman, so you’ll have to write good essays and continue to get involved. I really hope you’re not being hypothetical or lying, frankly speaking. </p>
<p>Seems like you’re not challenged at City Tech. Aim high, but I wouldn’t bet on getting into Columbia. However, definitely apply. I don’t know the full story here, but it seems like you have a pretty good story of personal growth behind such a shift in academic performance and that’s definitely something that can raise eyebrows in a nit-picky admissions office like Columbia’s.</p>
<p>You were top 100 in putnam…?</p>
<p>Yes, you have a chance, but your high school record will be scrutinized.</p>
<p>The school may have grade deflation, idk. He may be a lazy, but bright student, thus explaining the “perfect SAT scores”. However, it does sound rather fishy.</p>
<p>It’s obvious that many people are suspicious right about now and this thread can’t continue. OP, post a picture of the letter you received from the MAA, or a picture of your computer screen on your SAT score, something, that will allay suspicions and allow people to give you honest advice.</p>