What does it take to get into columbia university?

Question

im really interested in columbia university, and i am just curious about the types of students they admit. I would like to compare them to what i have to see if i have a chance of being accepted

so if you got accepted there could you please list the following:

your hs gpa (out of a possible ___)

SAT score on Math Verbal and Writing

any extracurriculars you had

AP courses you took and what you got on the exams

and anything else that would be helpful

if you could take the time to do this it would help me out a lot

thanks soo much!!

Answer 1

You can get this kind of information at Princeton Review's web site.  Here is what it says about Columbia:

Admissions

* Admissions Selectivity Rating:  99

* SAT:

      

*      Reading Middle 50%:      680 - 760

*      Math Middle 50%:      680 - 780

*      Writing Middle 50%:      670 - 760

  

* Average HS GPA:  3.9



Total applicants: 21,342

Total applicants who are accepted: 2,135

Total of accepted students who enroll: 1,366

% of students who return for their sophomore year: 97%

Academic Criteria Importance

Rigor of Secondary School Record: Very important

Class Rank: Very important

Academic GPA: Very important

Standardized Test Scores: Very important

Application Essay: Very important

Recommendation(s): Very important



Non-Academic Criteria Importance

Interview: Considered

Extracurricular Activities: Important

Talent / Ability: Important

Character / Personal Qualities: Very important

Alumni/ AE Relation: Considered

Geographical Residence: Considered

State Residency: Not Considered

Religious Affiliation / Commitment: Not Considered

Racial / Ethnic Status: Considered

Volunteer Work: Considered

Work Experience: Considered

Answer 2

Start by looking on the Columbia University website and then it would be a good idea to schedule an appointment with your advisor at school. They really can help you find the right university. There are probably resources at your current school.