<p>@jw2149: I know this isn’t a chances thread, but you seem to be a great resource. If you don’t mind…</p>
<p>What do you think my chances are?</p>
<p>I’m currently a junior, have an UW 4.0 thus far, about a 4.5 W. (All As so far this year as well)
I attend a highly competitive, large public school in Los Angeles</p>
<p>Have not yet taken the SAT or ACT, but aim to score about 2200 collectively.
Class rank not issued yet, since I’m only a junior, but I am definitely in the top 2%, if not 1%. (out of ~450)</p>
<p>APs:
Human Geo (Freshman Year): 4
World History (Soph.): 5
Environmental Science (Soph.): 5
(This Year): Studio Art, Biology, US History, English Lang, Calculus AB</p>
<p>ECs:
-Yearbook Editor this year and next year, yearbook staff member since 8th grade (my school is from 7th-12th)
-CSF (California Scholarship Federation) member since 9th grade, now a vice president, will be president senior year
-Class Officer member (10th-12th grade), have assumed leadership position as a fundraiser commissioner last year.
-750+ hours volunteering at a library for people with autism and other disabilities (my cousin suffers from autism, developmental issues, and heart defects at birth). Will continue this for years to come.
-Volunteer at a feeding the homeless dinner that takes place every Friday, for two years to date.
-Member of Feminist Club (10th grade to date, + next year)</p>
<p>Awards:
-AP Scholar
-Award in accomplished graphic design at my school (highly competitive)
-Presidential Award for Academic Achievement (certificate signed by Obama, but awarded several years ago; should I include this?)
-National Honors Society Member</p>
<p>Work Experience:
-Clerk at my local public pool for last two summers (paid position)</p>
<p>Columbia has been my absolute dream school for as long as I can remember. I am in love with New York City, and Columbia University. Unfortunately, no hooks. Does being a first-generation college graduate help my chances?</p>
<p>Am I on the right track? Do I need to increase my involvement in other extracurricular endeavors? I don’t want to get my hopes up, but Columbia is literally the only school I would be excited to attend.</p>
<p>Senior Year Course load:
-AP English Lit
-AP Calculus BC
-AP Psych (self-study?)
-Any recommendations?</p>
<p>I value your opinion, and hope to one day be your classmate?</p>