Columbia University Science Honors Program ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

@IequalSmart I got the same error message, I just had to restart Safari.

Ok… well, I’m about to go to sleep, so good luck to all of you and hopefully I’ll make it and join you guys his year. I especially want to say that I hope, and think that canismajor will get in. I think you really deserve it @CanisMajor. Talk to you guys tomorrow.

Night, everyone, and I’m sincerely hoping that we all got in :slight_smile: Sharing our worries on this thread creates a sort of kinship, I’d say :slight_smile:

I got in

I got in :)))

I got in !!

I’m so happy I got in!!! I remember scouring the entire forum preparing myself for a rejection, This made my month!

I got in too!

I think we should post the scores that we think we got along with our grade and whether or not we got accepted for others to look at in future

Grade: 10
Predicted scores:
50 - Easy math
62-67 science
15 - Challenge Math (100% sure of this)
Accepted

Everyone who is either accepted or rejected do you mind posting your scores? I refuse to check mine until the afternoon bc I have a huge bio final today and I don’t want to be discouraged.

Oh if you don’t mind adding grade level, classes, etc. that would be great.

no score

I think mine was roughly this give or take 5 questions on the large parts
50 easy math
70 science
7-8 challenge math

Goes to show you don’t have to be a math genius to get in!!!

50 easy math
72 science
14 challenge math

10th grade. Was rejected last year, my essay was more poetic this year, but I just read it and it had like 5 errors. Better recommendation I think. My science score was slightly higher, challenge math was lower.

got in
11th grade, Asian Female
easy math:100%(not sure if I’ve made minor mistakes)
science: confident about Physics and Chemistry(probably 100%) but I don’t know much about biology
challenge math:100%

I got accepted! This is my second try.

I am an Asian Male (Indian) in 10th grade
Easy Math: 100% prob
Science prob between 65-70 (i left four blank)
Hard Math: 10/15 (Guys hard math is really easy but I kept making stupid mistakes cause i didnt read the questions right. I finished with 20 min to spare and didnt look over my work. I made four mistakes but im assumin guessing penalty of 25% :frowning: dont make my mistake)

^with this in mind i think that science is most important

If anyone has any other questions just pm me. I dont bite :slight_smile:

Also I’d like to thank @lequalSmart and everybody else here for being here to share the tension and in the excitement!

To everyone that got in, I CAN’T WAIT TO MEET YOU ALL!!!

To everyone who didn’t get in, I HOPE YOU GET IN NEXT YEAR!!!

To everyone who is a senior next year, HAVE FUN EXPERIENCES!!!

I’m actually kinda surprised I got in. Was expecting rejection…
I actually walked out of Pupin Hall pretty sure I screwed up and I had no chance. So DON’T GIVE UP HOPE!

Grade: 11 (going into 12th)
Easy Math: 49/50
Science: 65/75 (not too sure)
Challenge: 10/15 (This is why I though I got rejected. Made too many silly mistakes on this part)

As you can see, my scores were pretty low for a junior which makes me think that the rest of your app DOES matter!
I had a pretty high gpa and decent recs. My essay was also pretty well written.

I’m still shocked. CONGRATS to everyone who made it. I’ll see you next year!!!
And for those who didn’t, its just another EC tbh and it doesn’t affect college admissions.

Happy Summer Everyone!

Female, Asian (but discrete last name, if that helps)
“Rising Junior”, first time applying
Math: 49/50
Science: 65/75 (+/-3 for stupid mistakes)
Challenge: 13/15

Super excited, especially since I was not expecting it. Congratulations to everyone and good luck!

Got accepted! Literally didn’t expect at all given grades, science and stupid mistakes.

Background: Asian (Bangladesh/Indian) female
Sophomore (rising junior in the fall)
Grades (not terribly great tbh): Intro to Chem and Physics = A-, AP Bio = B, Geometry = A-, Algebra II (lol our school is really behind) = A-
Recommendation: solid I think
Essay: exaggerated probably lol

Qualifier:

Easy math: 45-47/50 accounting for idiotic mistakes

Science: 45-50/75

Challenge math: 15/15 – checked over thoroughly

Congrats to all who made it. Got rejected with these scores though.
Easy math: 48/50
Science: 65-70 (I answered 73 but I could never be too sure I got everything correct).
Challenge: 8/15 according to answers that were posted.

Asian female, grade 9, currently taking all honors with all A’s. Essay consisted of typical stuff like participation in Princeton Olympiad, Science Olympiad, Science Bowl in middle school etc. Not too sure about how rec came out because teacher was writing it at last minute the day before deadline.

Eh I try not to let it bother me too much. A bit disappointed since I have nothing to look forward to during the summer. Hope I can meet all of you smart and determined scientists next year!

Hi guys, I GOT ACCEPTED WOOOHOOO!!! :slight_smile:
First of all, I think I absolutely bombed that test, but I chalk it up having a swim meet that morning and a granola bar for breakfast…
Anyways, the reason I commented is that I have been stalking this chat for quite a while and I see all these test scores. I honestly believe that my essay pulled me through. For all future applicants, there are other sections for a reason and I dont think you should emphasis one thing over another. I think they are looking for bright students who show an interest in science and mathematics and not just accomplishment-studded ones but thats just my take on it.

I look forward to seeing all of you in September:D
BTW Asian Female, 9th grade
Easy Math-50
Science 45-70(no clue sorry)
Challenge Math-11(Was too focused on my stomach grumbling during this portion lmao)