@TomUSMC I applied for Spring 2016 regular decision. Most of my packet with the exception of test scores were submitted end of September and I took the GSAE October 16. I was told it takes 6-8 weeks to hear back from Admissions. Does that countdown begin after my application is complete or the after the due date of the application?
Also how will I receive a notification?
The general trend for acceptance notification is a phone call/fedex. Good luck all.
Hi Tom! Thanks for your assistance! I have a question regarding admissions. I applied to Barnard and unfortunately got denied yesterday. My second choice is Columbia School of General Studies and am eligible to apply because I am on a gap year for personal reasons. I got a bit confused on one notification that popped up after I reported that I got denied from Barnard on the application. It stated this:
Applicants may not simultaneously apply to the School of General Studies and to any other undergraduate division of Columbia University – Columbia College (CC) or the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) – nor are candidates eligible to apply to the School of General Studies if in the last three years they applied to any of these divisions and were not accepted.
This statement does not say anything about Barnard so I CAN apply to the General Studies program, right? Please help! Thank you!
@hopefulbarnard I believe you CAN apply to the School of General Studies. Though I will call the admissions office to be certain.
@CUSOGS: Yay, that give me some hope! I hope I can apply to this school! I will make sure to call them to be certain. Thank you so much!
Hi, I am in Vietnam and graduating from RMIT university next month with GPA around 3.62 . I have work experience in Finance. However I want to do a career switch to Computer Science. May I ask how hard it is to get admitted into GS of Columbia ? Thanks
Hey guys, I’m Columbia GS and graduating next year. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
Would you say that GS students feel completely integrated? If someone wants a traditional college experience: other students living nearby (not necessarily a freshman dorm but not like living off campus), dining hall, social life, etc. that GS fits the bill? Or does it feel like more of a commuter school at times?
Also, all of the material says that the average age of the students is 28. Are there a sizable number of students in the 20-22 range?? Are those the ones that live in the apartments? Thanks.
@localdebris @TomUSMC How is the financial aid for students with low EFC’s? Does Columbia have a program similar to NYU’s CCTOP? I’m stuck between the two universities right now.
Would you say that GS students feel completely integrated? If someone wants a traditional college experience: other students living nearby (not necessarily a freshman dorm but not like living off campus), dining hall, social life, etc. that GS fits the bill? Or does it feel like more of a commuter school at times?
Also, all of the material says that the average age of the students is 28. Are there a sizable number of students in the 20-22 range?? Are those the ones that live in the apartments? Thanks.
Hi, does anyone know if GS allows Score Choice for SAT scores, where we can select which scores to send rather than having to send all of them? Someone at admissions told me that they don’t, but it says here that CC and SEAS do. https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/first-year/testing
First, many thanks to all that have been providing answers in this thread.
My question: Using the Post 911 GI Bill, how much are you coming out of pocket?
I know the Post 911 will not cover full tuition, but from speaking to admission counselors I’ve been led to believe they have very robust financial assistance (Yellow Ribbon? etc.) to where almost all costs will be covered. I wanted to hear from ANY VETS WHO ARE/HAVE USED POST 911 GI BILL BENEFITS and get a REAL idea of how much of a financial burden it will be.
Also, I’ve been out of school for a number of years. Going the community college route first is an option I am considering, however not my preferred choice. Any comments on this?
Many thanks in advance!
I think she is disqualified because she has not had a break in her education. However, I think GS opens their doors for traditional students who require a part time academic work load for a valid reason (performs on Broadway, etc).
I would just give the school a call.
@localdebris how was your GS experience? I was recently admitted and trying to decide between GS and a much smaller rural school.
You can find detailed information about Post-9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Program benefits on the GS website:
https://gs.columbia.edu/post-911-gi-bill-and-yellow-ribbon-program
https://gs.columbia.edu/yellow-ribbon-tuition