Yet Another Chances Thread :) !

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>I know there are a lot of these on here, but I really need some imput. Here are some of my stats.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.97 UW</p>

<p>ACT: 33</p>

<p>SAT: 2220</p>

<p>My school only has four AP's, but I got a five on all four.</p>

<p>I did Boy's State, Governor's School, and I toured Europe with a concert group during the summer.</p>

<p>Varsity Soccer 9,10,11,12
Three Year Starter, District Champion, Sectional Champions, State Semifinalists</p>

<p>Band 9,10,11,12
Multiple Honor Bands, Superior Solo, Band Captain, Field Commander</p>

<p>Mock Trial 9,10,11,12
Twice District Tournament Champions, State Championship Participants, Co-Captain, Defense Lead Counsel</p>

<p>Volunteer Club 10,11,12
Vice President, Chairman of Recycling Initiative</p>

<p>NHS 11,12
Chairman of School Service, Chairman of Special Olympics</p>

<p>Varsity Trap Team 9,10,11,12
Squad Leader, 1st Place Regional Individual, National Championship Participant</p>

<p>FCA 10,11,12</p>

<p>Church Youth Group 9,10,11,12
Youth Choir
Youth Choir Tour
Drama Ministry</p>

<p>There's some other stuff, but it's pretty insignificant.</p>

<p>I should have really good teacher recs and at least a decent essay</p>

<p>Thank's for the input!</p>

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<p>Man, your credentials suck, what are you doing here?</p>

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<p>Pretty strong application, I'd say you've got strong chances.</p>

<p>My only concern ('concern' is too strong a word, couldn't think of anything else) is you seem to be all over the place: Jack of all trades in other words, so if there's something you're particularly passionate about, i'd bring that out in your essay.</p>

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<p>so it looks bad to be good at/involved in many things?</p>

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<p>You need 2 SAT 2 scores to be able to apply.</p>

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<p>Ovid: no no not at all. It's good to be involved in many things, but in the worst case, you could be labeled a dappler (obviously this isn't the case given your awards). I'm being conservative, in other words. In your essays, highlight your experiences in the EC's you're passionate about. that's all.</p>

<p>And Shaheiruddin's right: Take the SAT II's, sorry I overlooked that before.</p>

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<p>hm, but the app only requires one essay lol. i actualyl found this to be quite surprising, considering taht so many other apps require like 3.</p>

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<p>Looks good. Perhaps an automatic admit on the basis of diversity if my hunch that you are a conservative is correct.</p>