Have I got a chance??? :)

vayselav99
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 19:18:14 +0000

You’re kidding me right? You had the flu? Haha! Those scores are perfectly fine and you’re in the top group of applicants in terms of SAT.

SATs (and a good GPA) are not enough.

I think the essays and recommendations make a real difference - spend more time on those. I can’t see much of a distinct thread within your ECs - make it clearer. Maybe when you’re describing your ECs, put them into distinct categories - make them correlate with each other. You’ve got a whole year to spend quality time on one or two of your EC passions.

Columbia gets a *****load of applicants with your academic stats and EC lists - I cannot stress how important the essays and other personal literature are.

Good luck!