My chances at Columbia University?

My chances at Columbia University

Hey guys can you speculate what my chances of getting accepted to Columbia University are based on the following information. I am applying regular decision to COLUMBIA COLLEGE.

I am a junior/senior graduating in an accelerated 3 year program with the following classes.

3 years of English

3 years of Math (Math A, Math B, Pre- Calculus)

3 years of History (one year of U.S. and two years of Global)

2 years of Spanish

2 years of Science with Lab. (Liv. environment with Lab, Chemistry with Lab, and AP environmental Science with Lab)

3 years of P.E.

1 semester of Music

1 semester of Art History

Regents Scores:

Math A= 95

Math B=96

U.S. = 96

Liv. Environ. = 81

Chemistry = 89

I will graduate with a Advanced Regents Diploma and with 15 College Credits through the College Now Program offered at CUNY schools for high school students.

SAT Scores: I took it twice

First time: 1810/2400

1220/1600

Reading: 530

Math:690

Writing:590

The second time was this Nov. and I have not recieved my scores but I believe based on assumptions I will get a 1360/1600 and 2000 - 2100/2400.

SAT IIs, I will take in December and most likely I will get the following scores.

Chemistry: 700+

Math 1: 750+ (possibly a 800)

Math 2: 700+

My cumulative GPA is a 97.04 or 3.9

Extracurricular Activities/Clubs: College Now Programs, Alianza Dominica Inc., Biotechnology Class, NASA/STEP Proyecto Access Program for Pre- Engineers at Hostos Community College, Newspaper/English Club(Head of Sports/Puzzles), Guitar Club(regular student), Math Club (Tutor/President).

Community Service: Volunteer work at the Library 40+ hours over 3 months. Community Service with the 92nd Street Y(cooking with little kids and homework help with little kids) 30 hours in 16 days over 8 weeks.

Awards/Memberships:

Improvement Award in Physical Education – 2007

Alianza Dominica, Inc Outstanding Performance and Contributions Certificate – 2007

Certificate of Achievement in Alianza Dominica Inc AIDP/CAPS Program – 2007

Medal for Alianza Dominica AIDP/CAPS Program “For Your Improvement 2007”

Certificate of Excellence for Grade Improvement in High School for Medical Science – 2007

Perfect Attendance –2006 – 2007

Perfect Attendance – 2007 – 2008

Member of National Honor Society – 2007 – 2009

American Chemical Society Certificate for Participation in the 2008 U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Local Competition

Member of Gauss Honors Class – 2007 – 2009

Graduating in three years with all Required High School Credits and 15 College Credits.

Skills/Talents

Bilingual, Excellent Basketball, Baseball, and Football player. Able to play piano, guitar, and recorder. Expert at using and navigating a Computer, Microsoft Windows XP Processor System, the Internet, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Picture Manager, Computer Security Systems, and installing software. Typing Speed: 68 Words per minute.

Personal Essay: My personal essay is about how I wanted to become a heart surgeon but as I grew up I realized my innate skills and how I can use those skills in the field of computer engineer.

Interview: Planning on getting a interview(hopefully I will blow them away with my personality)

So guys, just assume a 2100 on the SAT and assume the SAT Subject Test scores are what I get, honestly do you think I have a shot at this school and if you guys think I am missing some things do not hesitate to tell me what those things are. If you guys know any secrets or other things that will increase my chances, please tell me. I appreciate any comments that will help me to get in this IVY LEAGUE school.My chances at Columbia University?
Wow, your grades are good. Seems to me like you have a great chance of getting into your Ivy league school. Ivy league people don't really care for people who have all A's, they care for people who are willing to work hard.



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Good luck!My chances at Columbia University?
Sounds like you have a pretty good shot, although it would be better if you could raise your SAT even higher than 2100. Truthfully, the 1810 first time was rather low for Columbia; even 2100 is pushing it a bit.



Your GPA is really good. Do you know it relatively to others in your school? i.e. your ranking. [It might help if you had more APs, but your schedule looks decent.]



Your awards and extracurriculars are good. (Have you been at those clubs/activities for 2-3 years? Top colleges like to see commitment to whatever you're doing.)



Community service - not sure. I barely had any, by which I mean to say 20ish hours one summer.



(By the way, this is coming from someone who got into Columbia College of Columbia University, also regular decision, although I chose to go to a different college. My stats were ~97.9 GPA, 2340 SAT, 8 APs, ~20 hrs community service, 3-4 years at a few clubs [board games, book club, etc], good internship one summer.)



Good luck! Hope you get in.