My Chances at Columbia

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<p>What are my chances of getting into Columbia (ignoring my test scores)?
As of right now I am in my Junior Year at a Public School in Pittsburgh. I am African American (if that makes a difference). I have a 3.87 GPA. I’m ranked 19 out of 369 students (approximately top fifth percent). By the time I graduate, I predict at least 6 AP courses (2 Junior Year, 4 Senior Year). I have taken a course at a Community College and received an A (English Composition 1). As far as extra-curriculars go, in 9th grade: French Club; in 10th grade: French Club Treasurer and Key Club Member; in 11th Grade: French Club Vice-President, Chemistry Lab Assistant, Key Club, and National Honor Society; in 12th grade (prediction): French Club President, Chemistry Lab Assistant, Key Club, and National Honor Society. I have been a tutor since 9th grade. I’ve been on the High Honor Roll my entire High School Career. I was in a regional Calcu-Solve Math Competition. I was nominated to compete in a national vocabulary bowl. I won 8th place in the Chemistry Olympics (out of 33). I also won 1st place in an African American History Essay Contest. My application essay, I can somewhat guarantee will be outstanding. So what are my chances of getting into Columbia University and what test scores should I aim for?</p>

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<p>I forgot my volunteer work so just ignore that.</p>

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<p>but the bottom line should be: CR>=600 Math>=650 for College. If seas, Math>=700 should be essential.<br>
Remember ! Test score is only part of the application!</p>

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<p>PaxPax’s test scores are on the low side for sure. I’d say you’d ideally want a score in the 2000s-2100s minimally, unless you have amazing grades and E.Cs. A 600+650 is pretty low for Columbia.</p>

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<p>PaxPax, are you joking? 700+ is minimum. 600 is a joke.</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure the average at Columbia is above 700 on each section.</p>

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<p>the average SAT at Columbia is something like 2180-2200/2400, so that’s about 730 per section. A good score would be 2250-2300+, there is great real marginal benefit beyond this level.</p>

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<p>I am talking about the bottom line. A CR 600+ score is the min score you should have to be considered admission. For transfer students, 600 is acceptable if college GPA is 3.8+. For international students(non-native Eng speaker), CR 600+ is already good for them to be considered. (as long as they do well on IElTS or toefl).</p>

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<p>Last year, the middle 50% of accepted students scored between 2110 and 2300.</p>

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<p>Yeah, it is Middle 50%! It means there are still 25%, that is more than 1000 students, with scores lowerer than your your stats!</p>

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<p>Aim for 2250+, which is ideal.</p>

<p>Your test scores don’t necessarily have to be a selling point - Columbia won’t split hairs over your being a 2260 versus a 2280. That being said, if you can get a 2400, that definitely won’t hurt your chances ( ;</p>

<p>Long story short - your scores don’t have to be super amazing, but definitely don’t make them a red flag on your app. Take it twice if you have to to get a better superscore.</p>

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<p>Hi everyone, I applied to columbia and am not awaiting the regular decision letter. Now I just wanna know if I have a chance of getting in. I’m
-Hispanic girl, first in family to go to college. I’m from Long Island and was stupid enough that I didn’t apply through HEOP.
-96 unweighed and 98 weighed average
-31 ACT
-1990 SAT; 770 chemistry SAT II; 740 US History SAT II; 690 Math 1 SAT II

  • AP world: 4
    -AP US history: 4
    -AP Italian: 5
    -AP Chemistry:5
  • I was named questbridge finalist and gates mellenium scholar finalist.
  • I worked with autistic kids for a whole year ( about 150 hours)
    -I have working experience the summer before junior year
  • I conducted science research at stony brook university and entered intel and siemens.
    -Editor of school yearbook (member for 4 years), news editor of school newspaper (member 2 years), member of school honor society
    -AP scholar with Honor (collegeboard)
    -National Hispanic Scholar (collegeboard)
    -women in science society award by st john’s university( chemistry and math)
    -I was just accepted into cornell college of arts and sciences.
    -also applied to barnard, dartmouth, upenn, and nyu.</p>

<p>Do I have a chance of getting into Columbia???</p>

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<p>Almost all the applicants to Ivy have good academic records. It makes no difference that you get five APs in 5s and I get only four. In the end, the admissions will pick someone they like most based on the essay. So tell them who you are and tell them what you want in Columbia.</p>