<p>My boyfriend is currently in community college and is planning on transferring to columbia university after he graduates with his associates degree(fall semester). He has a cumulative GPA of around 3.73 (will be about 3.8-3.85 by the time he graduates because he’s confident he’s going to get all A’s), excellent recommendations and has volunteered in his college and still volunteers, does extra curricular activities. He is VERY academically smart and very intelligent. He is in the process of applying to columbia, NYU and other schools. He is on the dean’s list every semester.
here’s the thing: my bf used to be a heroin addict and dealer from when he was around 19 up until he turned 22. after his parents divorced, his life turned into a screw up. he was homeless, lived in homeless shelters and even slept on the subway. he has been clean for over a year now. he has turned his life around completely, he is a changed man and he is focused fully on school, getting married and having a family.
he is a success story! but getting into NYU or Columbia would be a dream come true for him. He is going to tell his story in the admission’s essay. with his excellent grades and recommendations and non-traditional personal story, what are his chances of getting into New York University or Columbia University? thank you so much!</p>
<p>P.S. he works and goes to school full-time. He lives alone and pays for his rent, his tuition and everything on his own, which limits how much extra curricular activities he can do.</p>
