Worth applying?

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<p>My school limits the number of applications to 6, so I have to pick schools wisely. I have decided to apply to schools where I have a chance because I don't want to end up being rejected from all schools. Do I have a decent enough shot to warrant applying?</p>

<p>2280 SAT (800M, 740CR, 740W)
800 Math II, 800 Physics, 800 Chemistry
IB: 43/45 Predicted, Full Candidate
No GPA/Rank/APs offered at my school</p>

<p>8 International Math Competition Awards (nothing amazing, average AIME qualifier level (6 points at AIME))
1 National Award for Business
7 School Awards</p>

<p>President/Founder of 3 Clubs in School
Run successful business
Internship at Barclays
Organized 3 science projects
Student Council
2000 hours of community service
Varsity Basketball
10 Major leadership roles</p>

<p>4 Languages</p>

<p>Chinese
No Financial Aid
Great recommendations/essays.
International Applicant.</p>

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<p>well you aced the SAT2s, did a high school internship, won multiple international awards,and can speak four languages…no you’re not Columbia material by any means, you really think you had a shot? Ha! Seriously get real, you know what you can do, no need to post :)</p>

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<p>ni hao :smiley:
Yeah it is definitely worth applying – great stats!
PS: dumplings rule V^.^V</p>

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<p>you probably have a great shot. great SAT scores and good ECs, just write a good essay, and don’t say you’re asian and you’ll probably make it.</p>

<p>two random questions for OP.</p>

<p>which languages?
and are you a rising senior?</p>

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<p>Rising senior.
Cantonese, English, French, Mandarin.</p>

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<p>wow they limit you on your apps? thats weak…</p>

<p>but yes definitely you have a great shot, esp. as an international with no fin aid required (assuming your international?)</p>

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<p>Yes, I am international.</p>

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<p>Yes and why does your school limit?</p>

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<p>I do not know.</p>

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<p>It’s incredibly difficult as an international student coming from China but you certainly do have a shot. Your standardized test scores are great and your extracurriculars look very good as well. My advice? Apply ED :)</p>

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<p>

Agreed. You have phenomenal chances for ED. Columbia seems to be fond of int’l students…</p>

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<p>Columbia loves international students, to be sure, but tons of international applicants love Columbia. I have no first-hand experience, mind you, but I hear it’s terribly competitive, especially if you’re coming from a nation that sends a lot of students to Columbia, like China.</p>

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<p>Well, actually, I’m applying from Hong Kong. I’m not sure if that makes the pool more competitive or less.</p>