Columbia. Should I?

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Should I apply to Columbia this late? If it was earlier in the cycle, I would be pretty confident about getting at least an interview, but I'm starting to doubt my chances a bit now. Here are my stats:

DAT Scores (9/4):
PA: 25 99.1%
QR: 26 99.8%
RC: 24 98.0%
Bio: 21 95.5%
GC: 21 91.6%
OC: 24 97.9%
TS: 22 98.3%
AA: 23 99.7%

3.3s
3.4c

I have a BS in Biochemistry from UWashington. I have volunteered at a small assisted living center for 300 hours over the past few years and have shadowed my dentist for the same amount of time. I also volunteered/worked in a yeast lab for 3 years and have a paper that's currently "in press".

What do you think? Save the $150 or go for it?

GO FOR IT!!!! I went for it. You have shadowing under your belt and a high goa/dat score. Why be so hesitant? yeah its 150 dollars but wait until we start paying graduate school tuition lol

Originally Posted by steveymcdubs

Should I apply to Columbia this late? If it was earlier in the cycle, I would be pretty confident about getting at least an interview, but I'm starting to doubt my chances a bit now. Here are my stats:

DAT Scores (9/4):
PA: 25 99.1%
QR: 26 99.8%
RC: 24 98.0%
Bio: 21 95.5%
GC: 21 91.6%
OC: 24 97.9%
TS: 22 98.3%
AA: 23 99.7%

GPA: 3.3s
3.4c

I have a BS in Biochemistry from UWashington. I have volunteered at a small assisted living center for 300 hours over the past few years and have shadowed my dentist for the same amount of time. I also volunteered/worked in a yeast lab for 3 years and have a paper that's currently "in press".

What do you think? Save the $150 or go for it?

A friend had a lower GPA, same DAT, applied last cycle around mid-Oct, and landed an interview with them post December. I think you should apply, can't hurt

Absolutely yes!

Go for it, why not? It's not that late in the game.

I heard Columbia starts later with reviewing apps anyway. It is not late too late, go for it! Nice Scores!!!

Originally Posted by Msmouth

I heard Columbia starts later with reviewing apps anyway. It is not late too late, go for it! Nice Scores!!!

I felt like they (Columbia) were probably one of the first schools to invite people....

Originally Posted by PointEstimate

I felt like they (Columbia) were probably one of the first schools to invite people....

I feel that way too. I remember DoeAdeer getting interviewed around August.

Just do it! If you get an interview from them, rock it! They set aside spaces for late applicants so there's a good chance.

Awesome. Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I just added Columbia.

Now... what do you guys think about UPenn/Harvard? Grades too low?

Originally Posted by steveymcdubs

Awesome. Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I just added Columbia.

Now... what do you guys think about UPenn/Harvard? Grades too low?

Glad you did
For UPenn and Harvard, I'd say go for it, if you like their programs and have the money! wouldn't hurt, right?

I mean I have yet to send in UPenn's supplemental that I shoulda done a long long while ago ahaha, *fingers crossed*

Originally Posted by steveymcdubs

Awesome. Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I just added Columbia.

Now... what do you guys think about UPenn/Harvard? Grades too low?

Deff UPenn, and if you don't mind spending the money I would pay for Harvard as well as the British say for "****s and giggles" I appied to Harvard as well. It is a reach school but worth a shot! Good luck.