UPDATED Chances for Columbia SEAS Early Decision.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Chance an Asian American for Columbia SEAS ED. I also did EA to GTech and UMich Ann Arbor. I will do RD to a bunch of engineering schools, some ivys.</p>

<p>Chance me I will chance back!</p>

<p>SAT: 2300 (730 CR, 790M, 780 W)</p>

<p>SAT II: 800 chem, 800 Math II, 760 US History, 730 Bio E</p>

<p>GPA: 4.13 weighted; 3.969 unweighted.</p>

<p>AP scores:</p>

<p>10th grade: AP World (5). </p>

<p>11th grade: AP Chem (5), AP Lang (5), AP Calc BC (5), AP US History (5). </p>

<p>12th grade: AP Comp Sci, Multi, AP lit, Ap Eco, Ap Stat, AP Physics C (E+M)</p>

<p>Rank: N/A</p>

<p>EC's:
Siemens semifinalist (engineering project)</p>

<p>3 published abstracts second author, 2 international conferences 2nd author. Submitted an abstract first author for publication. Will soon submit manuscript for publication in a peer review journal as first author (I might be able to do two. I have another project with data I can write about if I finish on time.) As a project in my laboratory that is somewhat similar to my project now was just accepted for publication in a peer-review journal, I see this as very likely (though it's never certain).</p>

<p>National merit semifinalist.</p>

<p>4 years of football starter on JV and Varsity. Captain for one game. Will probably win scholar athlete award and be nominated for top 11 scholar in Long Island.</p>

<p>Completed all 8 levels of ABRSM for piano. Have A+ level 6 NYSSMA for piano</p>

<p>Founder and president of Japanese Cultural and Anime Club</p>

<p>Secretary of Psychology Club</p>

<p>Secretary of Stock Market Club</p>

<p>400+ hours volunteering</p>

<p>Honors mentioned Research Association Fair (not the Siemens project. From last year)</p>

<p>AP Scholar with Distinction</p>

<p>National Honors Society</p>

<p>Spent a lot of time on Columbia sups (since the summer) and common app. Teachers say they are amazing (we'll see if that's hyperbole). Recs are good (includes mentor rec). As a supplement I submitted to Columbia my abstract that I submitted for publication as first author.</p>

<p>Do you guys have any suggestions on how to bolster my extracurricular portfolio further? I am already submitting to Intel STS and other science competitions and will be working to finish the publications on time. Most of my time will be spent on college essays I have not yet done for regular decision... but I am always willing to bolster my resume further. Any suggestions?</p>

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<p>I think you have a great shot. Your ECs look fine to me. Highlight the science/engineering stuff in your list of ECs. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Columbia ED: Reach to high reach (Asian)</p>

<p>Nothing special…</p>

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<p>Your published works as well as your high stats gives you a very good chance. 20more doesnt know what he’s talking about. Good luck! </p>

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<p>b</p>

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<p>I’ll second @yodude51‌ - you are as good a candidate as any. It doesn’t mean you will get in, but your chances should be excellent.</p>

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<p>You are definitely one of the more competitive applicants for Columbia and your academic profile is right in line with those of many admitted students. Your 3 published abstracts will definitely help. Obviously Columbia’s a reach for anyone, but it’s definitely not a FAR reach for you. </p>

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<p>I think you have a pretty solid chance- research matters a ton. Siemens semi is pretty impressive.</p>