<p>The general theory seems to be saying that while Columbia College is more character driven, SEAS is more number driven. And statistics also imply that the SEAS students got accepted with higher GPA/SAT scores. But I personally know some people who has made it to SEAS with not so high stats(like 2100 SAT) but distinguished extracurriculars.
And it seems possible that the people with just acceptable numbers but good extracurriculars (someone who would look more like a Columbia College applicant) might actually have a better chance than a typical high stats guy with no uniqueness since SEAS would probably get a lot of apps from the latter type of students. What do you guys think about this? Or does anyone have any insight on how the SEAS admission criteria differs from the CC?</p>
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And it seems possible that the people with just acceptable numbers but good extracurriculars (someone who would look more like a Columbia College applicant) might actually have a better chance than a typical high stats guy with no uniqueness since SEAS would probably get a lot of apps from the latter type of students.
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<p>This strikes me as entirely baseless. That you know a few people who have deviated from the trend does not make it the norm.</p>
<p>i agree that what she says may be "baseless" but it is common perception among applicants, from what i know - now that doesn't justify the statements, but i think she is just trying to discover the extent of the validity of what she's heard//</p>
<p>well, of course if what I thought had some scientific evidences I wouldnt even bother wondering what other people think. I'm not trying to say its the norm. I'm only saying that I've seen some liberal arts type guys getting in when some typical engineering guys didnt, and that it could be a possibility that someone with at least decent numbers but great ECs could be viewed in a more positive light in SEAS than CC since not many of these liberal arts type guys apply to SEAS. Sure I haven't conducted a survey of a hundred past applicants and thus it's 'baseless' but I have a theory based on something.</p>
<p>don't believe the hype.</p>
<p>and even if we could answer this question for you - which we can't - it wouldn't help you in the slightest. just be the best applicant you can be and let the chips fall.</p>
<p>Denzera, I'm not trying to believe any hype and feel good about myself at all. In fact, two majors I'm very interested in are each in CC and SEAS. So I'm trying to decide where to apply to by deciding which school I'd have a better chance at since I'd be happy at either. Sure it wouldnt help me in the slightest if I already applied to either school already, but I'm still trying to decide and thats why I wanted to get information. But I guess no one really knows like you said. Thx for the advice tho.</p>
<p>Well, you're trying to game the system, rather than find the best fit.</p>
<p>The differences between the two schools are somewhat minor, chiefly revolve around required classes, and are catalogued in many other threads on this board. CC has more required humanities courses, foreign language, generally a lot more reading and writing. SEAS will have you taking physics, chemistry, calculus, computer science, etc. Aside from that, the type of people are a little different - obviously engineers conform a little bit to a stereotype, as do "ivy league liberal arts people".</p>
<p>both of those are more important to think about - in my opinion - than some small tweaks in an admissions profile or odds games.</p>
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I'm only saying that I've seen some liberal arts type guys getting in when some typical engineering guys didnt, and that it could be a possibility that someone with at least decent numbers but great ECs could be viewed in a more positive light in SEAS than CC since not many of these liberal arts type guys apply to SEAS.
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<p>Now we're approaching the limits of coherency. First you're talking about people with high numbers and not so great ECs vs. people with OK numbers and great ECs. Here you're talking about "liberal arts type guys" and "typical engineering guys." I have no idea what the heck you're talking about, let alone the answer to whatever question you may be trying to ask. Besides, I can't fathom why any "liberal arts type guy" would apply to an engineering school.</p>
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In fact, two majors I'm very interested in are each in CC and SEAS. So I'm trying to decide where to apply to by deciding which school I'd have a better chance at since I'd be happy at either.
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<p>CC and SEAS offer quite different curriculums in many ways. It isn't just picking a major that you're very interested in. You need to think about the differences between CC and SEAS and figure out which one is better for your goals, and to stop worrying about which one gives you a better chance especially since the odds are that you'll be rejected by either one of them.</p>