Columbia GS Fall 2027 Profile Review
I’m planning to apply to Columbia GS for Fall 2027 as a Computer Science major and wanted some feedback on my profile, especially whether I should take the SAT or apply test-optional.
I currently have a 4.0 institutional GPA and around a 3.85 cumulative GPA. A few years ago, during a difficult period in my life, I attended a different college for one semester and took only 3 classes (9 credits). Since then, I’ve completely turned things around and should have around 60 college credits by the time I apply. My nontraditional academic path is one of the main reasons I’m interested in Columbia GS.
Academically, I’ll have my general education requirements completed along with college algebra, trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, and Physics I with lab.
Some other parts of my application:
Phi Theta Kappa member
Community college Honors Program
Dean’s List
Participated in a ton of extracurricular/transfer programs, including programs through Columbia and Stanford
Published a machine-learning research paper on childhood stunting/growth, collaborating with researchers/students from India, Pakistan, and China
Two letters of recommendation: one from my English II professor and one from my Calculus professor
Visited Columbia twice and toured the campus
Participated in a Columbia Engineering startup program
Planning to participate in two Columbia hackathons and one UF hackathon this year
What should I improve before applying, and would a strong SAT score help enough to be worth taking, or should I stay test-optional?
Applying without Highschool transcript and I’m not sure about sat