a chance at all?

mardad
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:46:34 +0000

I think you have a “good” chance, but you must remember that at Columbia having a 20% chance of getting in is more than twice the normal chance. The thing that makes one a good choice for an Ivy League college is a passion for something. In addition you should have a passion for a particular college.
I would play down the divorce angle and play up your passion for band and orchestra. (It would of course help if you play an underrepresented instrument and the sole player is leaving in May.) Your improved academic performance is good. ED is also a good idea.