<p>Then why did you say the Harvard Extension is less prestigious ?</p>
<p>HES admission is easier than GS, but it does not mean than it is less prestigious.</p>
<p>Perhaps it is not less prestigious, I donât really know that much about HES except what Iâve read on the forums. I thought it was more closely akin to the Columbia Extension School, not GS, and therefore not really comparable.</p>
<p>Hi Imfrickenfoofy,
With regards to my essay, I described my academic journey and how it changed my life. It was about how I got out of Special Education in the 9th Grade and how challenging the transition was towards preparing myself towards getting into regular classes,which would prepare me for college. Because of the difficult struggles with adapting to a new academic environment, I was able to develop a strong focus towards becoming a self motivated student. This determined mindset allowed me to perform well in my college classes. Otherwise, I would have ended up in remedial classes in my Freshmen Year instead of enrolling in Honors Classes at my local community college. </p>
<p>As for that âDâ grade that I got, it was from my Intro. to Logic Class. A class that I thought would help me to stregthen my critical thinking skills. I believed that the class would help me to become a better writer. </p>
<p>Unfortunately, the class was the direct opposite of what I had expected. There were no academic support services for students who were having trouble with understanding the course material. </p>
<p>My only mistake was not dropping the class while I had the chance because I was afraid of getting a âWâ grade on my transcript. That was a very stupid decision on my part. </p>
<p>All I will say that I did not enjoy my experience with that class. It was one of my worse moments to date. And everytime I tried to repeat the class with a different professor, the class is always cancelled due to a lack of the required student enrollment of 15. </p>
<p>However, my Logic class had less than the required number of students as well. But my class was never cancelled for some unknown reason.</p>
<p>HES < GS. </p>
<p>HES doesnât even require SAT⊠itâs sort of like the community college portion of Harvard. And you basically can get in just by meeting the minimum requirement, which is not the case for normal college application (as we all know, in most cases, meeting minimum requirement does not mean admission offer). On the other hand, the application process to GS is just like a high school students applying to college (SAT, personal statement, high GPA,⊠etc). </p>
<p>I think Columbia Continuing Education is harder to get in than HES. </p>
<p>Obviously, GS is much more useful than HES.</p>
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<p>GS is the Columbia Extension School. </p>
<p>GS began as âExtension Teachingâ which was renamed as âUniversity Extensionâ and again later renamed as âGeneral Studiesâ .</p>
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<p>This is what I was referring to: [School</a> of Continuing Education](<a href=âhttp://ce.columbia.edu/]Schoolâ>http://ce.columbia.edu/)</p>
<p>Hey! Can anyone plz tell me a little about the GS joint program; I mean the one through which you can get your MBA as well while in GS. I read smth. like that at the beginning of the thread; i need some more info, pleaseeeeeeeeâŠ</p>
<p>Wifey,
Donât let the lax admissions of Harvard Extension School fool you. Very few people ever apply to the schoolâs degree program. Most enroll in the classes for person reasons not related towards becoming degree candidates. The real advantage that the school has over Columbia GS and UPenn LPS is that you can enroll in a small number of classes before you apply to their degree program. From my understanding, the Expository Writing class is a requirement for admission into the program. Not only is the Expo. Writing course regarded as the gateway class towards admission, it is also known as the âWeed Outâ class for many potential students. </p>
<p>My suggestion is if anyone wants to go to HES as a degree candidate, take the Expo. Writing class first. If you background in writing is strong, you should have no problems with the class. </p>
<p>A lot people take classes at HES. But most folks are not interested in the schoolâs degree program. Those who do take advantage of the opportunities that the school has to offer are those whose academic background are very strong in the areas that will help them to succeed towards obtaining their ALB degree. Thus, the school is far from easy, as far as the level of course difficulty is concerned.</p>
<p>and what about the joint degree program???:(</p>
<p>Hi Goharik,
The joint BA/MBA program requires that you do all of you pre-requesites by your junior year, when the program starts. This program only caters to a few people. Contact the Admissions Department for more information.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot! I so much wish I could do that! and heeey any more people here willing to give a look to my autobiographical essay??? PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
<p>would u guys also chance me for GS?</p>
<p>High School GPA-3.94</p>
<p>College GPA - 3.66</p>
<p>SAT US history-690</p>
<p>Sat French-660</p>
<p>SAT I -Math-620, Cr Reading- 630, writing-630</p>
<p>though SATs are not required for internationals</p>
<p>TOEFL 104(they require only 100)</p>
<p>Have an awesome essay!!!</p>
<p>red letters should be good.</p>
<p>had some significant achievements in high school. Got the second place in English Language Olympiad in Armenia.</p>
<p>so, what are my chances???</p>
<p>Your chances are quite good. I would concentrate on the essay, for it seems the admisisons committee attaches much important to it. To answer some misconceptions, the only difference in core curriculum of GS vs. CC is that GS students are not required to take Lit hum. and Contemporary Civilizations, 6 credits in the 124 required to graduate. All other requirements are the same. Just to highlight a difference between HES and GS, GS students take all of the same classes, whereas Extensions classes at Harvard are seperate. Furthermore, HES has basically open enrollment, whereas in 2007 (only published stat i could find) the acceptance rate for GS was 39%, incidentally the equivalent of Dartmouthâs Early decision which sits around 36% and lower than CCâs legacy acceptance which sits at around 50%.</p>
<p>Gooosh, people, heelp me with my autobiographical essay. I mean just have a look; I am an international, theer might be pints I am missing:(</p>
<p>There is a GS forum now. Try posting there.</p>
<p>Hello everyone!</p>
<p>I am stuck with the part of my autobiography where I am to explain WHY GS. Well, I included some details of why I want to study Film at GS, but other than that, no matter how much I scrutunize the web site, it i hard for an international like me to give specific reasons. of those of u who have applied or is applying, PLEASEEE could you give me a clue of why GS. I am thinking maybe I will tell them that since I am 20, the school would enable me to take classes with people from CC who will be almost my age. Well, with different wording, but u get the idea, right? I will call them tomorrow to find out more. Pleaseeeee help meeeeeeeâŠwhy GS???</p>
<p>You should go for CCâŠ</p>
<p>Really? Is it absolutely the same?
)) I kept reading that GS studnets are not completely integrated into the social life of the C UniversityâŠSo do GS students have access to the same resources CC students do???</p>
<p>@goharik - Are you non-traditional? It sounds like youâre really interested in CC, and not GS. You might be better off applying as a transfer to CC.</p>
<p>I am graduating with a BA this May; I cannot transfer now. I am interested in Columbia University; does not matter for me too much! </p>
<p>Hey, do you know,btw, what type of photograph do they want? I mean, should it be a passport photo, or whaaaaat???</p>
<p>I just submitted the first part of my application. Fingers crossed! I LOVE Columbia!!!</p>