<p>Recently (2/14/14) I received a likely letter from Columbia. Having read past forums on the scholar programs at Columbia (Rabi, John Jay etc.), I am aware that getting a likely letter is indicative of being a candidate for the programs. My question is: did the likely letters themselves say you were designated a scholar or did you receive the letter and later on a package/letter designating you a scholar. If the latter, how long after receiving the likely letter did it take for the scholarship package/letter to arrive?</p>
<p>I got my likely letter on the same day as you. My letter didn’t tell me whether I was a scholar yet. From what I understand, they notify you of what Scholar you are when you receive your admissions packet. But I’m not completely sure.</p>
<p>Thanks, 2nerdy4you. From what I’ve seen on the various Columbia posts, the scholar notifications come after the likely letters are sent. Like you said, it would make a lot of sense that the notifications come with the admissions decisions in March, as Columbia reads every application before deciding on scholars.</p>
<p>I got my likely letter as well. What are the different classes of scholars, and what are the perks?</p>
<p>Perks – you get to go to a fancy dinner with a bunch of old guys.</p>
<p>OP - congratulations on your likely letter! My son is now a sophomore at Columbia. In the year he was admitted, he received a likely letter in late February and was notified of his selection as a John Jay Scholar when he received his official admissions package in late March. There is some confusion about the Scholars program, though, as it is not a scholarship. Financial aid at Columbia is strictly need-based. Here’s a post I made in another thread with a little more information:</p>
<p>“My son is a John Jay scholar. It is not a scholarship, though the scholars program does help in arranging grant money for summer projects. Rather, it’s an honorary designation. In freshman year, there are a number of CUSP (Columbia University Scholars Program) events, from social to educational, including a speakers series and scholars projects, that give the scholars some academic enrichment and the opportunity to get to know each other. My son has appreciated the program, but it’s really not a reason to choose Columbia over another school if the other school seems more suited to the student.” </p>
<p><a href=“Harvard vs. Columbia John Jay Scholar - #3 by nynyparent - Harvard University - College Confidential Forums”>Harvard vs. Columbia John Jay Scholar - #3 by nynyparent - Harvard University - College Confidential Forums;
<p>I am a likely admit to both Columbia and Yale. I am leaning Yale at this point, but this “scholar” thingy for Columbia sounds pretty enticing! But as @nynyparent said, idk if that’s a significant factor to pick Columbia over a better fit. We’ve still got until May 1st though 
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<p>I recently got both a likely letter to Columbia and an Egleston Scholar Nomination. It only took one day for my scholar nomination to arrive after my likely letter. Still, it’s not final, I have to write an essay to be considered to the program. I am an international female applicant from Spain applying to the School of Engineering.</p>
<p>I have also gotten my likely letter on Valentine’s day and received a separate Egleston Scholar Nomination through email today, and I was just wondering how many likely candidates received this nomination. I will be applying for it but I want to know how great my chances are to actually become a part of the program. So if anyone here was or is an Egleston scholar, I’d greatly appreciate any information that you can provide for us thank you!</p>
<p>From your posts, it seems the program has changed. My child was/is an Egleston from tow years ago. At that time, the school determined whom would receive it. They were reportedly offered to the top 1 % of SEAS applicants. by accepting admission, the student was accepted into the scholars program. No essay or anything else required.</p>