Results and goodbye!
Thank you all so much for your help and support throughout this process! Here are my stats if you're interested:
Background: Trad, 2-year CCC transfer
GPA: 3.5 in high school, 4.0 in college
SAT: 1360 (Did not submit for test-optional schools)
Extracurriculars: Research at a T5, published independent research paper, worked full time as a legal practice assistant at a law firm, participated in some clubs, internships, etc.
Essays: Super subjective ofc but I would give myself a 7/10 on essays.
Columbia hurt the most because it's been my dream school for forever and it actually felt attainable (unlike the HYPSM schools). However, I'm extremely grateful for the schools I got into and I'm happy nonetheless.
Going to UC Berkeley this Fall! Goodbye TT25!!