<p>warblersrule86,</p>
<p>it is safe to assume that people apply (ED or RD) to Columbia because they knew they wouldnt’ stand a chance at HYPSMC anyway. columbia is selective. It’s one of the most selective in america. But the bestof the very best don’t aim for a columbia acceptance as much as they aim for HYPSMC. I’m talking about those beast students – math and or physics olympiad, etc, etc… Those people aim for HYPSMC.</p>