<p>I’m applying to SEAS</p>
<p>Gender: M
Location: Long Island, NY
College Class Year: 2014
High School: Public
High School Type: sends some grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes</p>
<p>Academics:</p>
<p>GPA - Weighted: 4.60
Class Rank: top 5%
Class Size: 700</p>
<p>Scores:</p>
<p><strong><em>Note: I took the Nov 2009 SAT and, not to brag, but I think I definitely increased my CR to at least 740 and M to 800</em></strong></p>
<p>SAT I Math: 750
SAT I Critical Reading: 680
SAT I Writing: 800
SAT II U.S. History: 780
SAT II Math Level 1 (IC): 760
SAT II Chemistry: 790</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:</p>
<p>Significant Extracurriculars: Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York, School & Chamber Orchestra, Science Research Club, Judge for local Science Fair, SADD, NYSSMA Music Festival Participant, LI University Chamber Music Festival</p>
<p>Athletic Status - list sport and your level: None</p>
<p>Volunteer/Service Work: SADD - “Safe Halloween”</p>
<p>Honors and Awards: All County Honors Orch. Div. IV & V, Long Island String Festival Honors Orch., National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Scoiety, National German Honor Society, AP Scholar w. Honor, Rensselaer Medalist Scholarship</p>
<p>College Summer programs: None</p>
<p>Okay, so I have a few questions:</p>
<p>(1) Part 1 of Columbia’s application asks if I have conferred with any Columbia staff or faculty/admissions counselors about the admissions process. Obviously I’m not going to email someone if I don’t have anything substantial to ask but will I be looked down upon for not doing this?</p>
<p>(2) How does their interview system work? I know I can;t request one but for RD applicants like myself, will they only give you one if they like your application or is it by ordering of submission?</p>