<p>I’m all for the Core. Especially since that’s kind of the way IB is structured. I enjoy Humanities very much, even though I want to go into engineering so I wouldn’t want to lose that.</p>
<p>I might be applying.</p>
<p>I really like the idea of the Core. Then again, I’m a very humanities-oriented person, and absolutely love learning about culture/civilization/politics/world events, so I guess it makes sense lol. I can definitely see why some of the more sciency types might dislike it though.</p>
<p>I’m most probably EDing to CC. 
This will be an exciting year for all of us.</p>
<p>Totally agree with fledgling.</p>
<p>And having an actual college campus in Manhattan is something great!! :D</p>
<p>^ Campus is a bit small for my taste but I’d be idealistic in expecting a larger campus in the middle of Manhattan.</p>
<p>It’s huge. Trust me. Bigger than you could ever imagine.</p>
<p>Going by location, it’s at the home of the big apple. </p>
<p>If you love the city, you’ll love the Columbia experience.</p>
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<p>Seconded. I personally was raised in a large city (Singapore), so I’ve grown very accustomed to urban life. Moving to even a somewhat suburban setting this year made me kind of depressed, which is why I’m glad I’m moving again to a large city next year (the Los Angeles/Orange County area in SoCal)! Based on this alone, I’m predicting that I’ll LOVE Columbia. :D</p>
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My previous statement was the conclusion I came to after visiting lol.</p>
<p>I am applying too for Columbia.Is one of my top choices.The major that I would like to study is Mechanical Enginnering!!!:)</p>
<p>Good luck to all of you:)</p>
<p>Also, do you know when the application form will be available??</p>
<p>Thank you:)</p>
<p>I’m definitely applying, but I’m still figuring out how what I’m going to do w/ EA and/or ED schools. The campus is beautiful.</p>
<p>@ <em>helen</em>: If I’m not mistaken, Columbia will use the Common App for our graduating class, which opens on July 1. Keep your eyes peeled! :)</p>
<p>^ You are correct.</p>
<p>Thank you again fledgling:)</p>
<p>I certainly am happy that Columbia chose to switch over to the Common App</p>
<p>i visited columbia monday and it was amazing
my gpa is a little low though - 3.7 is it too low?</p>
<p>^ Depends on your specific school. If you’re ranked in the top 5%, a 3.7 would probably be fine. If you’re outside the top 10%, then it’s most likely too low.</p>
<p>Columbia’s campus is a bit small for my taste.</p>
<p>I’ll be applying ED to the College. Prospective Russian Lit., Philosophy, or Art major. Hoping to row crew and play in the orchestra wherever I end up. I’m pretty nervous about the whole admissions process.</p>
<p>I’m also at about a 3.7, but in the top 5% of my class. My SAT was strong as well, so I hope that would make up for any ‘problem’ with the UW GPA.</p>