<p>I’ll be applying this fall to Columbia and would love any feedback. I know my test scores are on the low-side for Columbia, but at this point, I’d rather focus on my essays and subject tests instead of retaking the SAT. </p>
<p>Senior–will graduate with honors
Out of State Applicant
Rank: 10/434 (top 2%)
SAT: 2120 (CR-720 M-650 W-750)
GPA: 3.9 UW, 4.1 W
Courses:
Freshman year–CP English 1, CP Physical Science, CP Geometry, CP World History, Health, PE, Intro to Art Sophomore Year–CP English 2, CP Biology, CP Algebra 2, AP US History (4 on exam), French 1, Psychology, Film and Literature
Junior Year-- Honors English 3, Physiology, Chemistry, AP Statistics, Precalculus, Philosophy (College class), French 2
Senior year–AP English literature, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB, AP US Government, AP Psychology, French 3</p>
<p>Extracurriculars</p>
<p>-Founder and President of high school’s UNICEF Club–TONS of work put into this, lots of leadership experience gained through this club
-Ambassador for local underprivileged children’s organization–huge commitment–became close to the founder, she’s sending an additional letter of reccomendation
-Mentor to foster kids in an educational program at the children’s organization just mentioned
-Volunteer swim coach to mentally disabled elementary students
-NHS–tons of hours involved in this, on several committees
-PKOM (mentor to incoming freshmen)–elected position
-High School Student Commitee (works with school board members and superintendent to discuss student issues)
-Founder of tutoring program for school district
-volunteer at local library
-Club Med
-SADD–several committees
-Long-time tutor</p>
<p>Awards:
-Academic Letter
-Dean’s List (every year)
-Presidents award of academic excellence</p>
<p>Letters of Reccomendation:
-Sophomore english teacher, who not only knows me as a very motivated student, but also from an extracurricular standpoint. She is my mentor for a program in which I am heavily involved.
-Anatomy and Physiology/ AP Bio teacher–both are advanced classes so he knows I’m a driven student. Also involved in Club Med, which he runs.
-Founder of children’s organization–knows me very well. Did several fundraisers and programs for her organization for my community. Should be a phenomenal recc.</p>
<p>Notes:
-I took just about every AP my school offers, excluding physics and an AP language, so for my school my schedule is very competitive
-plan on taking Subject tests–expect to get scores in mid 700s
-Ohio Resident</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>