<p>Why I will be accepted: Because some wonderful soul at the adcom will see how much interest I've vested in the school and see I'm capable of handling it. Because my leadership positions and grades are pretty good. Because damnit, I've deserved to go to Columbia since 9th grade when I first fell in love with it.</p>
<p>Why I will be deferred: My SAT scores, plain and simple. I'm not too lacking in any other areas for them to reject me reasonably, but my SATs will hold me back.</p>
<p>Why I will be rejected: Because there are so many asians applying, so many newspaper editors applying, so many people who have the same vested interest that I have. My application probably wasn't enough, and I didn't get the chance to be interviewed.</p>
<p>Daria: You and I are two of a kind! My "best friend" is my biggest competition for Columbia as well. I've been talking about the school since Freshman year and she decides in October that she wants to go there too and applies ED. She's not valedictorian (thank God) and I am above her in class rank, GPA, and SAT, but they might take her on based on her theater involvement and throw me out because they would already have a CR student. I feel so cheated!</p>
<p>Do you think you could still be friends with your friend if he/she gets in and you're rejected? (though I certainly hope this is not the case!!)</p>
<p>angelnikki1...i know it'll be tough, but you know what- screw her or them! BE OPTIMISTIC~! I couldnt have said it better than ivyman! Life is not gonna end if you dont get in! And even if you, God forbid dont get in- dont worry! Your future might hold something brighter and shinier than Columbia and probably Columbia just would've been a bad experience for you. But for now, lets be optimistic! Gud luck everybody! DREAMS ARE FOR FREE......!</p>
<p>im sooo not optimistic..i say...if i dont get in..okay i didnt..but not because there was something better outthere for me..maybe i dont deserve Columbia..thats how i see it..heh..ehh..:(</p>
<p>If Columbia or any other college rejects you, it does mean that you are not good enough for them. All it means is that you are not good match for them. Think it like this: they are considering your happiness at the same time too.</p>
<p>I know if Columbia rejects me, it'll probably be my grades because Columbia believe that I would not be happy there with so much work to handle.</p>
<p>I changed since then and I stopped slacking, but my transcripts says otherwise. =)</p>
<p>It doesn't mean you're not a good match for them. Lotteries aren't won by people who could dispense with the money in a most economically effective fashion...</p>
<p>I get accepted cause: I am Iranian!!! moved to America last year and learned Eng in a year/ I go to a crappy school, but I take the most rigorous courses in all areas (i.e. I was the only junior taking calculus last year and I am doing independent study this year)/ I played soccer in international level/ I started a philosophy club last year at my school( I show how i used the opportunity--coming from a restrictive environment then using the freedom in the U.S.)/quite few awards in Iran/trilingual (I try to list as much as I can because I`m overly stressed--sorry if it sounds arrogant; it never meant to be this way)/ hopefully my essay on existentialism and my short story will be published by the time(they are both in English)</p>
<p>Rejected: Lowwwww verbal score (500's)/ Lowwwwwww writing score(high 500's)/ Other amazing kids like you/ I don't want to think about my other weaknesses!</p>
<p>People with low SAT scores have gotten in before you know...I think in my vigil thread I posted up the decisions from last year..
...that might give you some reassurance and confidence :)</p>
<p>Good luck siavash and everyone else!!!!!!!!!</p>
<p>low SAT scores.. hmm.. for Columbia ... are low 1300's and below....
and for IIs.. it'd have to be low 600s and below</p>
<p>siavash7h - yes your reasons seem to be very valid.
i don't think MANY Iranians apply do they? And your rigorous courses and the fact that your trilingual is good..! :)</p>
<p>But my emphasis is on the starting of philosophy club. How I came from a restrictive nation to America, and gained the freedom of speech, and consequently, how I have used this freedom by discussions and essays and stories that will hopefully be published soon. Also, I was the youngest player(14) to be invited to Iran's Under-16 international team 3 years ago.
But thank you for your feedback! It gives me a little confidence.
Damn you SATs!</p>
<p>why i'll be accepted: I have good (not excellent, though...) test scores, good GPA with most rigorous classes, I have perfect SATII writing even though English is not my native language, I didn't exaggerate my EC records unlike some kids at my school who are ivy-obsessed (if admissions people can only see that...sigh), and most importantly, I'm dying to go to Columbia and I'll be the biggest donor for Columbia once I graduate from Columbia!! </p>
<p>rejected: I hardly have any leadership positions, two of my SAT IIs are bad...(hopefully, they'll look at top 3), this insanely smart guy is also applying who's "supposed" to be president of Foreign Language Honor society but doesn't even come to the meetings....I hate those people!!!!!!!!! They pad their ECs with bunch of extracurriculars but they're not even dedicated to any of them....</p>
<p>aww angelnikki...no problem at all. Im happy my words have sort of made "someone" if not everyone optimistic. Life will go on...we will succeed!</p>