how i got into columbia- stats/ecs/essay topics

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DISCLAIMER: please keep in mind that i'm not a certified college counselor and can only speak on behalf of my experience. everything i mentioned in this video are just aspects of my experience that may or may not be helpful in guiding you through the college application process.
also- i realize i spelled extracurriculars wrong at 8:21 ignore that pls i've relied on spellcheck for too long because of online classes lollll
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FINALLY the long awaited stats video...only two months late haha. i apologize for taking so long to upload guys, i've been so busy this summer, believe it or not. nonetheless, the video is here and i hope you guys find it helpful! i mentioned it so many times throughout the video, but just another reminder that stats truly aren't everything in a college application (evident with my experience). they shouldn't be all that you worry about when applying by any means. i can't stress this enough- don't allow anyone or anything discourage you from applying to your dream schools as the outcome is always unpredictable. i promise, that university that you may think is completely out of your reach may fight tooth and nail for your admission into their school. :)
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Timestamps:
1:50- SAT Scores
5:49- AP Classes/Scores
7:34- GPA/Class Rank
8:21- Extracurriculars/Application Theme
12:49- QuestBridge Essay Topics
14:45- Columbia Supplemental Essay Topics

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@deborahwey4183 3 жыл бұрын

omg i did questbridge too! it was so tiring and i was a finalist but i didn’t match :( i got into some schools RD tho. it’s always nice seeing fellow qb applicants/matchees! best wishes for your future!

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

that’s awesome!! so glad RD worked out for you. best wishes for you as well!!

@combot4128 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You’re such a 👑. I appreciate this video- and I appreciate your genuine advice!! Hope your summer program went well/ is going well!!!

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

awe thank you so much! super glad you found it helpful and appreciated my advice.

@anthonyflores-alvarez5321 3 жыл бұрын

Just matched to Columbia as well, and I am super excited to join the community! GO LIONS!

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

congratulations!!! that’s amazing news, so so happy for you. we’re so excited to have you join the family :)))

@avah5969 Жыл бұрын

Hi can you shares your stats and gpa?

@anthonyflores-alvarez5321 Жыл бұрын

@@avah5969 want to preface and say stats are like 30% of why people get in. They are never why people get in. What gets them in are their essays and who they are beyond just a “great student.” It’s where you stand out. But yeah I had a 1400 SAT and 3.8 GPA unweighted when applying. But I had much much more than just that. Focus on them essays!

@avah5969 Жыл бұрын

@@anthonyflores-alvarez5321 that’s awesome! I have the same gpa and I’m currently working to take my first SAT, thank you for the reply I’m writing my essay now :)

@hopsmax2827 11 ай бұрын

@@anthonyflores-alvarez5321 thats impressive, what were your ECs, im going to be a somphomore, what ECs should I target doing. and how important are essays?

@mable3783 3 жыл бұрын

submitted my regular decision applications last week through qb. crossing my fingers i get accepted!

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

good luck!!

@jaderose222 2 жыл бұрын

update? :)

@Dev-ud9xe 3 жыл бұрын

this video was so encouraging I've been so afraid I wont get matched but you helped calm me down ❤ if they arent too personal, I know a lot of us would appreciate if you could read your essays with the QB deadline coming up

@nooranizarr Жыл бұрын

Got into Columbia through their ED Round a couple of weeks ago! Just wanted to say thank you for guiding me. I also was a qb finalist and participated in SNP. Thank you!

@samanthainez2596 Жыл бұрын

This makes me so happy to hear!! We're so excited to have you here at Columbia :)

@zahravirani6783 2 жыл бұрын

Columbia is my dream school and I'm applying to the NCM too. Thank you for this video, it really helped! Hoping I get in!!!!

@tianaduong5159 Жыл бұрын

updates??

@LifeStyleShort261 5 ай бұрын

U got in?

@krisnapanchal2935 3 жыл бұрын

Columbia is my first and only choice for the NCM this year! I’ve been so scared and this video really helped me and gave me hope 😭😭I love this video so much, thank you so much

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

good luck!! I’m so glad you found comfort in this video :))

@krisnapanchal2935 3 жыл бұрын

@@samanthainez2596 GURRLLLL I GOT IN!!!!!!! COLUMBIA’25!!! I didn’t match, but I got in ED with a full ride!!!!!!

@everardo6482 3 жыл бұрын

@@krisnapanchal2935 omgggg so happy for youuuuuu !!!!!! That’s great 😃

@everardo6482 3 жыл бұрын

@@krisnapanchal2935 what were your stats ?

@krisnapanchal2935 3 жыл бұрын

@@everardo6482 I actually went test optional! I just submitted my gpa :)

@tarinipankanti8273 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much this gave me so much hope! do you think that admissions can also work backwards of the way it did for you with really good standardized tests and not being in the top 10% of your class?

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

great question. most of these schools take a holistic approach when reviewing applications so I’m sure it can work backwards as long as the rest of your application is strong. it is important to consider the fact that GPA provides a more consistent illustration of yourself as a student however, if your GPA is still within the 3.5+ range and you’re just not in the top 10% of your class you shouldn’t have much to worry about.

@asiaanderson1787 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for making this video. i’m only a freshman in high school, but my dream school is columbia! everyone’s stats are so intimidating but i think when you talk about your extra curricular’s and aps you make it all sound less impossible. i’m only taking one honors class this year because of the way my school is, but i’m also taking spanish II & III along with some advanced alg 1 class! i would’ve taken geometry but i didn’t take an advanced math class in the seventh grade lmao. i’m also doing debate and a community service club.. am i off to a decent start? i’m really unsure whether i am or not

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

you’re so welcome ! you’re off to a great start. being a freshman in hs already concerned about college applications displays your determination to get into Columbia. you still have a couple years to go though, so don’t stress yourself out too much! the only advice I’d give is to start studying for your PSAT/SATs (or ACT if that’s more your speed). the more you’re familiar with the format of the test, the easier it is to get a good score. wishing you the best of luck!

@blessing5303 3 жыл бұрын

GIRL IM IN THE SAME POSITION AS YOU!! i’m an up coming freshman and i have to take honors alg | because i didn’t get placed in advanced math in middle school (simply because i didn’t take it seriously.. and i regret it so much) i’m taking honors english and algebra while also being in clubs like four diamonds (a club raising fundraiser for kids who have childhood cancer), african american club, and key club (community service). my dream school is yale and i’m working my but off. hopefully we make it!!

@aspiringking5000 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!!! Where did you take AP Calculus BC online? Was it through your school or did you find an online class that gives credit? My school doesn’t have the class. ❤️. I want to major in neuroscience too. In about 4 years. Columbia is a dream.

@princessyas930 3 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring! Thank you! I feel like the only negative part of my application is my ACT score. How did you study for the SAT?

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

the sat was definitely something I struggled with as well haha. i relied heavily on khan academy’s personalized SAT prep- it personalizes questions for you to practice everyday based on your past psat/sat scores as well as allows you to construct a schedule for doing those practice questions + practice exams. i took the sat three times; for the second time I focused on improving my math score by strictly studying sat math in the two months leading up to the exam and for the third time I focused on improving my reading score by doing the same but for reading. all in all, practice is key !!!! go back and review your mistakes as well. make believe you’re teaching someone how to complete the math questions you’re working on. practice completing the reading section in intervals (13 minutes for each passage ideally). also, invest in a wristwatch that has a silent stopwatch (this helped me manage my time well for the reading section). hope this helped!!

@destinyukachukwu7663 3 жыл бұрын

My dream school is Columbia, and I plan to apply to the NCM. Thank you so much for this video, you are inspiring :) !! Pls pray for me 😥

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I could be of help!! Wishing you the best of luck with NCM, you got this!! :) Hope to see you around campus next year 💖

@puffin6447 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get in????

@destinyukachukwu7663 2 жыл бұрын

@@puffin6447 i was deferred but i matched to my second choice 🕺🏾🕺🏾

@sameso8656 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! I only had 1 chance to take the sat before during COVID and I made a 1280 :/

@temitayoadeolaa 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, did you still have to do the student contribution or did questbridge cover that?

@kayodeattobra9795 2 жыл бұрын

How did you take the sat in October I thought the deadline for the application was September?

@johnson_loves_caffine 3 жыл бұрын

ayyy pls release your regents scores. im from ny too ;)

@wavyy4723 3 жыл бұрын

i’m binging these videos, really nervous to find out if i got chosen as finalist haha. i feel like im one of those people who are super strong academically but i may fall short outside of that :/ i was lucky enough to score a 1540 my first try on the sat before all the test dates got cancelled though, do you think this may help my app in my any way?

@abhinavsatish6810 3 жыл бұрын

1540 is really good

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

completely! definitely makes your app stronger.

@wavyy4723 3 жыл бұрын

@@samanthainez2596 update: i made it :D

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

adam w ahhh congratulations!!!!! this is such a huge accomplishment. welcome to the QB family! wishing you the best on the rest of your journey :)

@wavyy4723 3 жыл бұрын

@@samanthainez2596 ahhh thank you sm! gonna continue watching all your vids through this process :)

@shrutiriya8872 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I am an international student preparing for questbridge scholarship program. Can you please help me with essay? I haven't taken any ap or honors classes. I don't think so anyone in my state even knew about it but I have some good extracurricular activities.

@zoyamakkar1111 3 жыл бұрын

how did you get the neuroscience research opportunity?

@raymonds.3688 3 жыл бұрын

YASSSS QUEEN

@priscilajimenez1294 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even take the sat 😳🤫

@mantashasiddiqui4008 Жыл бұрын

hey bro can you tell about major change in columbia because i am not sure between Astrophysics( columbia college) and Computer Science ( columbia engineering), like when we can change major like in first or second year, and can I change before staring of university like i got in ED and now I have 6 months before i start my college so can i change it in between?

@miumoments 11 ай бұрын

I don’t go to Columbia but most colleges want students to declare a major in their sophomore year so you can see what you like more during freshman year

@ivyle6576 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you think applying without the SAT score in 2020 will heavily decrease your chances? I’m unable to take SAT due to the pandemic. I signed up for it 3 times but all three times the test either got cancelled or closed for safety

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

I truly believe colleges will be entirely more lenient with SAT scores for this application season. It’s completely understandable why many students have been unable to take these standardized exams. Just work on strengthening the other aspects of your application!!

@user-rx6fb6tf8d 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the name of that neuroscience program?

@mintyt3392 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s say I get rejected by QB, can I still apply for ED for Columbia? And let’s say I rank Columbia as number 1 but they reject me, can I still apply for it for regular decision?

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

If you aren’t chosen as a finalist in October for QB you can still apply ED for Columbia. However, by the time you find out whether you match in December, it’d be too late to apply ED at that point given that ED results come out about 2 weeks later. And to answer your second question, yes! If you don’t get matched during ED you can push your QB application to the regular decision round and 100% still get in.

@mintyt3392 3 жыл бұрын

@@samanthainez2596 TY!!!

@skippingropechangesyourlif120 3 жыл бұрын

So is there a possibility I get into an ivy with a 29-30 Act?

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

There isn’t any strict cut off scores, just average SAT/ACT acceptances :) So yes! Just make sure to allocate that strength lost in your standardized test scores to other parts of your application!

@meryemmartinez8938 3 жыл бұрын

what did you do in neuroscience program how much spend time this program

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

I attended lectures on neurological concepts, worked on my own experiments in labs, and interacted with research from graduate students/professors. The program was about three weeks.

@LifeStyleShort261 5 ай бұрын

Did you go to a specialized high school?

@combot4128 3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask how many colleges you ranked?

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

sure- I ranked three. the first was Columbia, the second was Yale, and the third was Princeton.

@Dollakas 3 жыл бұрын

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@Dollakas 3 жыл бұрын

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@meryemmartinez8938 3 жыл бұрын

hi can i get into columbia with 3.8 unweighted gpa

@meryemmartinez8938 3 жыл бұрын

btw what’s your unweighted gpa

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

yes, that’s a great GPA! my high school did not calculate unweighted GPAs so I’m not entirely sure but I did get straight As all four years.

@strafxe7738 3 жыл бұрын

Let's say that I ED to nyu and use questbridge for columbia too but I get accepted to nyu stern and columbia but id rather go to nyu. is that even a possible scenario? and if so what would happen

@samanthainez2596 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t believe you can apply ED to multiple schools, at least outside of the QB application. However, if you get rejected/deferred by QB schools in December you can most definitely apply ED to another school thereafter if there’s still time.