I was wondering which decision would be better to make here. I really want to go into business, and these two schools are probably my top choice for ED. If I went to Columbia, I would be majoring in Economics, and at UPenn most likely Finance. Which school would be better for me to apply ED to?
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I am first gen Indian male living in Texas. My school (private school) is ranked the best in Texas and number 6 in the nation. My parents are divorced, but I am not close to qualifying for Financial Aid. I have strong relationships with all my teachers. I think I can write fairly well and am not too worried about the college essays.
3.9 unweighted GPA. 4.3 Weighted GPA (my school doesn’t let us take APs until junior year and only 3/year.) I take rigorous courses, think I will get 4s or 5s on all AP tests.
1500 SAT, (710 r/W, 790 M) I will either superscore for a 1540 or take ACT, plan to take Math II subject test and one other.
I am the News Editor of our Newspaper which is one of the best in the country and best in the state, and next year I should have a top 3-5 position on staff. Been nominated for and won national awards for my newspaper writing.
400+ community service hours. Presidential Bronze Medal for Com Serv Freshman year and Gold Medal Sophomore year, on track for Gold this year. I am also on the board of an organization that engages with handicapped children. I am also a WalkSTEM junior docent, a program that is dedicated to teaching STEM to underprivileged kids.
Play basketball and tennis at school.
National Spanish Honors Society.
Started sports analysis club, not for resume, just a passion of mine. VP of marketing club, Secretary of Writing Club, secretary of Entrepreneurship Club. VP of premed society. Next year I will be VP of Investment Club. Secretary of Student Alumni Association.
For things over the summer, I attended two business programs after Freshman year and after Sophomore year, and for this summer, I plan to intern at a Law Firm or Business Firm. I also sell shoes and clothing, a personal business that I have made over 2000$ from.