Columbia transfer chance?

Aleysha
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:05:13 +0000

I’m currently a freshman at a top 50 university. I enjoy it here, but I LOVE new york and the independent, intellectual atmosphere Columbia has to offer.

My HS grades were pretty lame. I ended up getting around a 3.2 GPA. I attended a competitive public school and showed grade improvement. Senior year I took 4 APS and got close to a 4.0.
My ECs were awesome. I won’t get too specific, but I was very involved and took a initiative.

SAT: 2100+ (I don’t know my specific score)
Involved in many clubs on campus and have a GPA of 3.98.

I’m planning on applying to:
1.) Columbia
2.) Barnard
3.) Vassar
4.) NYU (fin. aid may be an issue)
5.) Upenn and Cornell (I heard they’re somewhat transfer friendly)
6.) Brown
7.) WIlliams

I’m aware that it’s a reach, but do I have a shot?