chances for Columbia ED

Colleges & Universities Columbia University
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<p>Sorry for the repost here, from the Chances forum–I figured you guys, having discussed so much about the school, could give me some more specific advice on how to present my application to appeal to Columbia’s interests.</p>

<p>Private, highly competitive school
Male Asian</p>

<p>Scores
SAT: 2360 (760 M)
ACT: 36 (10 W)
SATII: 800: Physics, Chemistry, Math II, World History, Chinese
AP: 5: Euro, Micro, Macro, Physics C: M, Physics C: EM, Chemistry, Calculus BC, World History, Human Geography, Chinese
IB: Physics SL (7), History SL (6)
GPA: 3.8 UW
Rank: probably top 10% but not guaranteed - if not, school will withhold rank.</p>

<p>EC’s
Varsity Debate - Captain, State Semifinalist, Octafinals of a national tournament (started in 10th grade), 7 weeks camp at UMichigan this summer
Orchestra - Concertmaster in school (11th-12th), First Violinist in regional orchestra (DSO Civic)
Tutor Board - Board Member (11th-12th)
Varsity Track, 10-12th, 2007 State Champions (I’m not sure if I’m allowed to list this–wasn’t on the state team)</p>

<p>Academic Awards
AP National Scholar
Varsity JETS Physics + Engineering Competition (team), 1st in state, 9th in nation
Michigan Math Prize Comeptition top 200
AIME Qualifier (10th-11th)</p>

<p>Senior Year Schedule
AP English Literature
AP Biology
IB Organic Chemistry
IB Theory of Knowledge
Orchestra
AP Spanish
IB Discrete Math/Linear Algebra
Multivariable Calculus</p>

<p>Columbia (ED)</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Rejected on the basis of poor humour.</p>

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<p>lol i actually thought it was quite funny</p>

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<p>Hm your stats are pretty much exactly like mine lol… interesting. i got in ED-- but given that I was the only one out of 13 ppl who ED’d at my school including 3 USAMO’ers. SO iono, crapshoot? But you have a solid (relatively) chance.</p>

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<p>he’ll be here all week, folks. don’t forget to tip your waitress. try the veal.</p>

<p>/trifecta?</p>

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<p>just hope to god that they don’t ask you to go in for an interview</p>

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<p>how exactly are u f***ed??</p>

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<p>i would imagine doggie style.</p>

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<p>Hahahahaha! Has anyone noticed an increase in Denzera’s short, funny quips?</p>

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<p>Where do you live?</p>

<p>Denz, what about a Gorilla Mask?</p>