Could I make Columbia ED?

<p>Yup, another chance thread.</p>

<p>Gender: Female
Race/Ethnicity: Asian (adopted)
School Type: Public, math/science magnet program
State/Area: Maryland/DC suburbs
Income Bracket: separated parents, (ballpark numbers) one <$30k, one ~$50k but retiring if not this year, in the next few
Probable Majors/Minors: Economics, Political Science, History, Statistics</p>

<p>GPA-UW: 3.98/4 (this includes several middle school grades, without them, 4.0)
SAT: 2300 (790CR, 750M, 760W) first&only sitting
SATII: 790 Math II (derp), 800 USH, 800 World
APs: Macroeconomics (5), Microeconomics (5), English Language (5), World History (5), Computer Science A (5), U.S. Government (5)</p>

<p>Freshman: Magnet Physics, Magnet Chemistry, Magnet Geometry, Honors English, Honors USH, Japanese I, Magnet Computer Science</p>

<p>Sophomore: Magnet Biology, Magnet Earth Science, Honors English, AP US Government, Magnet Computer Science (AP-level), Japanese II, Sociology, Magnet Precalculus</p>

<p>Junior: AP Language, AP World, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, Magnet Computer Science (above AP-level), Biochemistry, Honors Japanese IV (skipped III), Magnet Calculus (above AP-level), Magnet Statistics (AP-level)</p>

<p>Senior: Honors English (invitation-only class), AP USH, AP Comparative Government, Magnet Sports Statistics, Magnet Discrete Math, Magnet Entomology, Photography, Student Aide</p>

<p>ECs:

  • Girl’s and Coed Volleyball (1 year manager, 3 years playing, captain of JV)
  • Youth and Government (3 years, elected Youth Lieutenant Governor of Maryland for 2012, President of school club)
  • NHS (Treasurer)
  • Manager of magnet program “arts night”</p>

<p>Work/Volunteer:

  • Summer internship at The George Washington University - statistical analysis of D.C. voting rights bills’ roll call votes
  • Tutoring (3 years, now a Student Manager with the company)
  • Volunteer at a museum every other week (since February)
  • Volunteer for almost all magnet program events (tours, testing, enrichment programs)
  • Over 200 hours logged through school</p>

<p>Recommendations:
Probably from my math teacher (who I’ve had for 5 out of 6 semesters so far) and from my US Gov soon to be CompGov teacher, who also runs our Youth and Government program. I have really great relationships with both of them and so I’m hoping I’ll get good recs. My counselor is busy having a baby but should be back in time, and she’s had me since the ninth grade, and I anticipate her writing an interesting rec… but with >300 kids to deal with, I don’t know how personal it’ll get.</p>

<p>Essays:
Will be primarily centered around personal issues. I figure if your parents are gay and separated you might as well run with it. First draft is done but is being dramatically downsized to fit the new word limit.</p>

<p>My senior schedule is embarrassingly light due to schedule conflicts and required art credits and whatnot. Anyone know where the best place to explain this would be? </p>

<p>Thanks a ton guys. :]</p>

<p>Bump!
Any and all comments appreciated.</p>

<p>“I figure if your parents are gay and separated you might as well run with it.” <–Haha, I loled at this.</p>

<p>In all seriousness, you’re definitely have a very serious chance. I would say to demonstrate your interest as much as possible because Columbia is one of the few places that really examines how much you want to go (through visits, staying overnight etc.) As to the question about your schedule, I would talk about it in the “additional information” section of your Common App. Good luck, and never stop dreaming!</p>

<p>Thanks for your input! I am definitely planning on visiting again for a class visit or overnight stay. (I visited last summer for the general tour.)</p>

<p>I think you have a 80-95% chance… I would say higher, but with the ivies you never know.</p>