What are my Chances of getting into Columbia for engineering

Colleges & Universities Columbia University
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<p>I am a Nigerian, living in Dubai
GCSE Subjects and Achieved Grades:</p>

<p>• Science – A*
• Additional Science – A*
• Mathematics – A*
• English – A
• English Literature – A
• History – A*
• Economics – A*
• French – A*
• Drama – A* </p>

<p>A-level Subjects and Predicted Grades:
• Mathematics - A
• Physics - A
• History - A
• Chemistry - A</p>

<p>Academic Honours:
• Top Ten GCSE Drama Grade in the World
• Received a Letter from the Edexcel Exam-Board Office in the UK in recognition of an outstanding GCSE Drama performance
• Junior History Award – given to the student that applies the most consistent effort throughout the academic year and demonstrates the highest level of academic achievement in the subject
• Award for participation in the International Mathematics Challenge
• Head Teacher’s Certificate in recognition of an Excellent Progress Report</p>

<p>Academic Courses:
• French Course
• Heartsaver Course – a training course on how to effectively treat a patient in cardiac arrest using CPR and an automated external defibrillator [Certificate obtained upon completion of the course and the national cognitive and skills evaluation]</p>

<p>EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Modern Dance Training
Intermediate Level [Certificate obtained upon completion of an ISTD externally assessed exam]
• Ballet Training
Grade 6
• Street Jazz Dance Training
• Competed in the Global Rock Challenge [School Dance Team, Awarded 1st Place]
• Performed in the opening ceremony of the Dubai Rugby Sevens Tournament [Dance]
• Will Perform in Sharmilla’s Dance Extravaganza [Dance, April 2010]
• Vocal Training
• Performed in the Dubai Literacy Festival [Choir Performance]
• Performed in a School Day-time Concert [Choir Performance]
• Performed in a School Evening Christmas Concert [Choir Performance]
• Performed in the School Production of “The Wizard of Oz” [Drama]
• Performed in a Local Church Christmas Production [Drama]
• Performed in the Dubai Literacy Festival [Drama]
• Competed in School Sports Day Events [100 metres and Relay]
• Competed in an Inter-School athletics competition [Relay]</p>

<p>CLUBS AND COMMITEES
• School Dance Team Member
• School Choir Member
• School Year-Book Committee Member
• School Prom Committee Member – responsible for the organisation of and fundraising for the Year 11 Prom</p>

<p>POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• School Prefect<br>
• Class Leader of the Year-Book Committee</p>

<p>COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Assisted in the Day-Care section of a Local Church<br>
• Assisted in several school events

  • Open Days [conducted school tours for parents and prospective students, Assisted in the History and Music Departments]<br>
  • Parent’s Evenings
  • Year 7 Desert Safari Trip </p>

<p>My only problem are my SAT scores I got a 710 Math, 710, Writing and 610 Reading (2030) Is this too low, does it make my chances quite low? I’m not really sure because I’m not in the american system
My recommendations will be good (By the Grace of God) :)</p>

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<p>You have a good shot. I’m Nigerian too btw (Igbo) :o.</p>

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<p>It looks like you have a great chance of getting in. Did you apply ED?</p>

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<p>Really thanks! and I didnt apply for Ed cause I wasnt able to get my SATs done by November</p>

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<p>You might get in (by the grace of god)</p>

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<p>wow this is great !</p>

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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>Great job!</p>

<p>I wanted to know what you got on your SAT’s (even practice scores work)</p>

<p>I really want a good way to get above a 700 on all 3 sections of the test.</p>

<p>HELP!! </p>

<p>Regards,
Anupam Kumar
[Home</a> - The World Upside-Down](<a href=“http://www.anupamk.webs.com%5DHome”>http://www.anupamk.webs.com)</p>

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<p>applying for financial aid?</p>