ANY current HEOP undergraduates at Columbia?

beatfreaks · 07-09-2009, 04:58 PM

I would like to talk to you if you were one. What was your GPA? What was your SAT? How was the admissions process for you?

Denzera · 07-09-2009, 05:06 PM

There are a bunch at Columbia, but to my knowledge none post on this board.

You may want to call whoever at Columbia works with the HEOP program, and see if they'll give you any contact information for current students.

beatfreaks · 07-09-2009, 05:08 PM

Thanks -- do you know about the HEOP program?

AmbitiousMind07 · 07-09-2009, 05:11 PM

I was contacted for the NOP/HEOP this past admissions cycle (didn't work out for me), but I have the phone number saved from the interview; you should contact:

212-854-3514

Best of luck!

beatfreaks · 07-09-2009, 05:14 PM

If you don't mind me asking, what were your SAT scores? Im worried my 1480 is what will set me back.

AmbitiousMind07 · 07-09-2009, 05:19 PM

Let's just say that if that score is out of 1600, you have a better chance than I had; I only took the ACT, but my equivalent ACT to SAT score was lower than yours. But if I'm not mistaken, I think there is much more to the HEOP/NOP program than test scores. Outside circumstances are definitely important; that's what the interview is for

--to get a better sense of who you are.

beatfreaks · 07-09-2009, 07:56 PM

Oh okay. Out of 1600 I have 1010. It's fustrating because I want to go to so many "prestige" colleges and universities but my score is holding me back. Thanks a lot, you've been a WONDERFUL help.

I wish you luck with everything (and congrats about Brown =])

AmbitiousMind07 · 07-09-2009, 10:19 PM

Thanks very much, beatfreaks! My advice to you would be to try the ACT. You already know your SAT score is on the low side so it wouldn't hurt to try a different test this time around. If I'm not mistaken, the next ACT testing is in September(?). You might want to check on that. Plus, many people find that they do exceedingly better on the ACT than the SAT or vice versa. While scores are just one part of the application, I wouldn't get too worked up about them. However, it would be naive and asinine to disregard their importance altogether; retake the test (try the ACT), write compelling essays, craft a great application, highlight your strong points (special talents), and hope for the best!

All the best!

jakeiscool · 07-09-2009, 10:53 PM

if you do heop, will that increase your chance for admission

AmbitiousMind07 · 07-10-2009, 12:24 PM

^I'm no expert, but I doubt it. You still have to be academically qualified for Columbia. It's not like if you do HEOP/NOP they will automatically let you in. In fact, the lady who did my interview told me that it's probably harder to get in through HEOP/NOP because your application is read by two committees---the College admission office first starts to read your application, flags it down to be sent to the HEOP/NOP office, they conduct their own interview process, review your application on their own, write up a report, send it back to the College admission office, and the College has the final say. So, in a way, it's definitely more of a challenge.

beatfreaks · 07-10-2009, 09:08 PM

Thanks again. I'm honestly scared applying HEOP now. I plan toapply HEOP to NYU Stern and Fordham as well. But like you said, I'm going to hope for the best. And my GPA is a 90.40; do you think that's too low even applying HEOP?

Jlim626 · 11-03-2009, 09:21 AM

Beatfreaks i am in a similar situation as you are! So answering his question will benefit me in the process!

Haha I win:) · 11-03-2009, 03:58 PM

Does anyone know that if you apply to Columbia ED there is still a chance of you being considered for HEOP?