Columbia University- Chance please?

collegeftw
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:15:45 +0000

Your scores/GPA is fine.

1. I would retake or take another SAT subject test though (since I believe Columbia requires 3 right?), that last 700 can be a bit better. Have you taken any AP tests though? If they are all in 4’s and 5’s range, I would say you wouldn’t have to worry about your academics.

2) I see 2 trends in your ec’s from what you’re writing…track and cello. Any leadership in those areas? I mean, if you’re really good cello player there’s plenty of things to do with that - tutoring underpriviledge kids, playing for senior homes, fundraising by playing your cello, etc. all of which could stand out. A lot of students to track however, so I’m not sure if you can stand out in that area.

3) Right now, I think it just comes down to your essays. If you’re recs are as glowing as you make them out to be, if you write an unique/powerful essay, I think you would be ushered in the admit stack during early decision.