Chances for Columbia ED?

Politicsrule
Fri, 11 Aug 2017 01:10:45 +0000

@futurecollege00 Oh you’re a rising sophomore? You def. have time to work on everything!

I’m 99.9% the schools you apply to will see that your school doesn’t offer H classes, but ask your counselor. If not, def. try to say somewhere on your apps that your school doesn’t offer them. They won’t hold that against you. It’s literally not your fault:) As for the AP thing, I’m sorry!!! Just try to get into them for Jr./Sr. year. (Not your fault in any way that you can’t take APs though, so don’t sweat it). I wouldn’t start actual prep, but honestly, if I were you, I would start looking up math topics and stuff that are on the ACT/SAT (take mocks and see which one you like. You can also take both…I just took the ACT) Varsity tutors has free stuff where you can see the topics. Also, Khan Academy has a great course, but if you can afford it, i would prep summer going into junior year so that you can take the test asap.

For Columbia, aim for a 34+ on the act…i don’t know what that looks like on the SAT because I don’t think the SAT but you can always google conversion charts.

Try to get on varsity for the sports because schools like to see that. You don’t have to be recruitable level (I mean it would help, but simply seeing varsity looks great).

Something I really can’t emphasize enough is how much ivies and schools alike LOVE passion. As you said, you’re trying to focus on science/medicine which looks great!!! Something I wish I would’ve done is search for research opportunities. I know you said you live in a rural area, but if there is the opportunity to do research at any universities then contact them!!! I’m not sure if you would be able to travel this far, but I would try to email university professors performing research within a 100 mile radius. I would try to spend some free time this year researching various medical topics and really get to know them. If you develop a passion for them, try emailing professors around Jan./Feb./Mar. about assisting them in the summer. REALLLY express you passion. And don’t be offended or discouraged if you get a no. You most likely will, but it’s worth a try!

That genius kid, Jack Andraka, got turned down a bunch. A professor finally said yes and he was able to create this super accurate and cheaper (pancreatic??) cancer detector. Although, that was solely for him to perform his research i believe, you get the point:)

Maybe try to start a HOSA at your school if y’all don’t have one.

Be really involved!

Keep your grades up!

try to get into APs!

Try to find something or a few things that are unique. I live in the south, so rowing and squash are two things that aren’t big here. Try to get involved in something in your area that will make you stand out amongst applicants in your state. Also try to find things that will make you stand out nationally. Make sure you actually like it though!

Try to get a lot of leadership positions.

Remember essays are very important. When the time comes, don’t rush them.

Lastly…remember that you don’t have to be at or above their avg. GPA or test score, yes it helps, but it’s not everything. I know Harvard students that had 30s on their acts. I know gtown students that have 29s on their ACTs.

As for your APP: Be yourself.

Also, I know you kind of wanted a chance me and this turned into an advice article, but it’s really quite impossible to chance for ivies…unless you have insanely low grades…but even then…you never know.

Honestly, CC can be kind of toxic and this is the internet, so who’s to say people are telling the truth. Also, remember these applicants and people that get admitted are only a few compared to those admitted/applied. Don’t try comparing yourself.

Good luck!