What are my chances for Columbia, Princeton, and Cornell?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi, this post is to see if I have good stats to get accepted into any of these schools, preferably Columbia as I want to ED there:
Grade: Senior
Ethnicity: White
Intended major: Civil Engineering
Want to also study Economics, Near Eastern Studies, and Japanese
First-generation Turkish-American
Fluent in Turkish and English, proficient in French

GPA: UW 97.63, W 102.71
SAT score: 1540 (780 Math, 760 English, 7/6/6 essay) (Second sitting)
SAT II’s: 800 World History, 740 Bio M, (780) Math II, (790) Physics
AP WH (5), AP US (5), AP Physics (?), AP Econ (?), AP BC Calc (?)
IB Diploma Candidate

EC’s:
Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award- awarded by my school’s science department, eligible for a 40k scholarship from U Rochester
Junior Science and Humanities Regional Semifinalist
Long Island Science and Engineering Fair: 3rd Place (Earth and Environmental Sciences Division)
American Meteorological Society Award
National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Award
PSAT: Definitely Commended, but unsure of national merit (220 index in NY)
3rd Place in the National History Bee JV Division (10th Grade)
Quarter finalist in the National History Bee JV Division (9th Grade)
Regional awards for Science Olympiad
Regional Awards for the National History Bee
Regional awards in the Long Island Regional Quiz Bowl (Quiz Bowl was 1st in Long Island for two straight years)
Regional Science Fair Awards
Board Member of the Science Olympiad Team (10th Grade)
Board Member of the Quiz Bowl Team (10,11,12)
Working with a college professor this summer on a research project
Internship with a county legislator: 3 days a week for 12-15 hours

Volunteering:
Volunteering at least 6 hrs/week at a local hospital, trying to get the Presidential Award Bronze

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Wow you have a lot of awards! I think you have a great chance at all these schools. I will say though that your ECs are a bit unfocused as they don’t all relate to engineering or STEM. I would say make sure you use your essays to explain your wide array of interests while giving them a focus. You are certianly a well rounded candidate with a good shot…good luck!

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Thanks! Idk I thought that having diverse awards would make me seem well-rounded, that’s why I have awards all over the place.

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Wow, you look great. I want to ED to Columbia, as well. It’s my 1st choice! I hope you get in :slight_smile:

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I think you have a relatively good shot at Columbia. The chances are still low, but they are low for nearly everyone. Your interest in science is communicated well through your ECs and awards. Good luck

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Even though I want a STEM related profession, I feel that my best award (history bee) is in history. Will that raise an eyebrow or hurt my chances for the Fu engineering school?

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I don’t really know, but from what I’ve heard it’s generally a good idea to have a strong focus that can be backed up with concrete evidence (a medal/trophy/certificate) even if it’s not related to your major. It shows commitment and interest.

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Ok thanks for the input!

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Yeah, of course! Any time. Hey, if you get into Columbia, can you get a job on the adcom and get me in? (JK!!)

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I’ll see what I can do :wink:

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:wink: :wink: XD