OrangeD00D

Hello, I realize that Columbia is a reach for everyone, but I was wondering what everyone thinks my chances are. My app isn't as great as some others but I hope I won't be a lost cause. I'll be applying ED for Engineering.

SAT: 2030 (690W, 680M, 660CR), took October test
SAT Subject Tests: 740 Bio-E, 750 Spanish with Listening, taking Math II and Physics in November
AP: APUSH, APWH, AP Spanish, AP Spanish Lit, AP Bio: 5, AP Lit: 4
GPA: 3.96UW, 4.5W (if you don't include phys ed, with phys ed 3.86UW 4.31W), took one the most rigorous schedules available to me
Rank: Top 20 or 30 (5%) of a class of over 650 people (varies between there). This rank includes gym, but so does everyone's.

EC:
Member and participant of Mock Trial for four years straight
Co-President and Founder of Gay-Straight Alliance
Member and participant in Drama club (won 2nd place in Shakespeare competition)

Community Service:
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Awards:
Principal's Honor Roll
AP Scholar with Distinction

I realize my ECs and everything are very lacking... but I was wondering what you guys think. I have other schools I like lined up, but Columbia is definitely my favorite. If there's any other info that I should add, let me know. Thank you!

rainydays05

Good job on the subject tests as well as your class rank, but you're right in that your ECs are lacking. It wouldn't be such a detriment to your app as long as your October SAT is significantly better than your current score. Engineering is going to be tough to get into, so it'd help you if your math/physics tests come back 750+. Even so, it's a long shot in my opinion so stay open to other great schools with fantastic engineering programs.

OrangeD00D

Thank you for your reply. I always thought myself involved in school because my Mock Trial team takes up a lot of my time (easily 10-15 hours a week for five months) but looking back I see I should have branched out more. Thank you for the comments and I am definitely looking at other great engineering schools.