<p>I am a rising senior. Do I have a chance? how can I improve?</p>
<p>GPA: 4.0 unweighted, 4.46 weighted</p>
<p>SAT I: 2150
670 CR
750 M
730 W</p>
<p>SAT II:
800 on physics, chem, math II</p>
<p>APs hopefully:</p>
<p>Comp Sci A: 5
World History: 4</p>
<p>Chem
AP.USH
Physics B
Calc A.B.
Calc B.C.</p>
<p>Physics C
Bio
AP comp gov
AP lang
AP U.S gov
sort of counts as AP ???: Multivar/Dif eq/linear algebra: really challenging math course???</p>
<p>mostly honors classes besides the AP</p>
<p>ECs: TBH, I’m kind of weak on this, esp leadership, however, I can’t do anything to get more leadership
-varsity tennis team
-girl scouts (gold award)
-orchestra
-Helping build a new library in community: in charge of public outreach
-Tutoring
-200+ hours volunteer work</p>
<p>Summers
-10th: self-study AP physics B
-11th: biotech course @ U.Penn</p>
<p>Background
-white female, no legacy or anything special like that, not a first generation college student either, both parents went 2 college</p>
<p>You’ll probably need to add to your ECs although the summer course at UPenn is a step in the right direction. Also, your SAT score is a tad on the low side for your demographic. You can make up for that with a good class ranking
(if applicable) and some unique essays. Keep plugging away . . .</p>
<p>yea, I’m going 2 try 2 retake SAT in oct and aim 4 a 2250 superscore, the 2150 was just out of my first time taking the test. My class rank @ the beginning of the year was 6/460, so hopefully that won’t change much. I’m struggling w/ ECs bcuz there isn’t enough time to show true commitment 2 a new thing, but maybe I’ll join a few more clubs.</p>
<p>For SEAS and as a white female with 800 on all three key SAT II’s, your chances are good to very good. For Columbia College, low SAT I especially CR and lack of EC’s are going to take you out of the race. What do plan on studying?</p>
<p>Where are you located? Are you near any research facilities, universities, etc. that would take you on as an intern, particularly in a bio field? They look good on your app and are useful for the future just for the experience.</p>
<p>Maybe work on the SAT score but at this point you might as well just wing it.</p>
<p>I’m a current Columbia student (class of ‘14) and I’m working on starting a company that provides application and essay counseling/advice, but I’m trying to freelance my services a bit before diving in. I’m planning on offering one on one skype conferences to evaluate candidates’ essays or applications/supplements. Contact me at <a href=“mailto:rcm2140@columbia.edu”>rcm2140@columbia.edu</a> for more info!</p>
<p>Hmm, I’m also from the DC area. Email professors at UMD/GWU/Georgetown if you’re still interested in internships - you might be surprised what they have open for the summer/year. NIH definitely doesn’t make or break a candidate.</p>
<p>I was going to guess what school you go to but it doesn’t really matter, haha.</p>
<p>@ neiro66
how would I go about emailing a prof? just a random email w/ a little bit about me and ask for an internship? I feel like that would be a bit sketchy, has this worked for you?</p>
<p>@doglova
I got my internship last year by writing nice emails to professors after researching a little about their work and including a resume. I emailed 3, got a response from 2, ended up working for 1. Even though you’re a late to the game there’s no harm in asking. Let me know if you have any more questions…</p>
<p>A lot of my friends got bio internships at Georgetown and UMD last year.</p>