Do I stand a chance of getting into an ivy league school like Columbia?

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<p>Hey everyone, I am a 20 year old student finishing my last year in high school in Norway. I want to get your opinions on whether or not I would be eligible to get into an ivy league college in the US. I am from Iceland and I learned Norwegian in 4 months in 2009 and then the first half of 2010 I lived in Iceland. In 2010 i went to high school in Norway and started second year there. I got the highest average in my class which consists of ethnic Norwegians despite the fact that I did not master the language so well and had only known it for a short time. I had around 80% average last year and I believe i can get my grades up to 90-95% average this year(note: it is extremely difficult to get 100% average and almost no student ever gets that in any school). I am the CFO of the graduation board at my school and a part of the student council. Im also a part of a political right wing party in my city. I moved to Norway in 2009 because my country almost went bankrupt and my family lost most of its money and there jobs. Do I stand a chance? Im thinking about a bachelor/masters in the US. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance to those who bother to read this and reply.</p>

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<p>If you make a strong and compelling argument on your non-traditional background, which I am certain you have due to your age, I’m confident you would have a good chance for admission to Columbia’s School of General Studies. It is a non-traditional school for individuals like yourself. And by strong and compelling, I mean superlative essays, support of the extracurricular leadership positions you claim, and demonstration of academic aptitude by way of grades (hint: you must achieve that 90-95% average). For more information on the school, visit [Columbia</a> GS | School of General Studies | Columbia University in the City of New York](<a href=“http://www.gs.columbia.edu%5DColumbia”>http://www.gs.columbia.edu)</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>Hey,
I am a Norwegian undergrad at uPenn. Please feel free to email me about ivy league admission questions you might have!</p>

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<p>The ivy league needs more vikings! Write a wonderful essay and give it a try.</p>