<p>From what I know, it rarely happens. Most students in the GS school usually stay there as there is no difference between GS and CC. They both take the same classes with the same teachers. The only difference is the degree of the respected school under the Columbia University name. </p>
<p>If the goal is to transfer to CC from GS, good luck! It'll be very tough to get into CC.</p>
<p>Just finished taking the GSAE and Secrets&Dreams was right, it was not anything to worry about. Now it's a waiting game I guess. </p>
<p>How many of you are still waiting to hear from GS? I sent in my application May 1 for the Fall of 2006. </p>
<p>Wish me luck. Stuck here at the airport to go back to California. :(</p>
<p>Yep, it is rather easy -- unless, of course, you aren't ready to perform at some sort of minimum baseline. That's not my decision to make though!</p>
<p>Waiting on my app for Fall 06. Someone from the adcom told me that they only start sending the folders around once the entire application is complete -- presumably meaning when the GSAE is taken? Also: it takes anywhere from "four days to four weeks" to receive a response, according to them. We'll see.</p>
<p>Luck. And watch for that expensive airport food.</p>
<p>I submitted my application on 6/15/06. All I have to do now is hand over the recomendation forms to my professors. Once everything is in, I go ahead and take the GSAE. I hope it's not too difficult. Then the only thing I have to worry about is whether they accept me or not.</p>
<p>I as a adult I student like general studies and happy there are </p>
<p>programs out there for non-traditional students. I do not know </p>
<p>why there are anti gs threads out there. However, I decided a way</p>
<p>to end this bickering once for all. Since gs students can take </p>
<p>courses from cc then columbia should combined both schools. Call</p>
<p>it the gs program similar to Brown's rue. intergrate instead of segregate.</p>
<p>That way we get the same diploma ( though the gs diploma does</p>
<p>say columbia university) with columbia college on it. That will</p>
<p>take the arrogance out of those eighteen year olds. As for GS we</p>
<p>are all success stories.</p>
<p>Wow...you got into the GS program at Columbia??? Reading, or trying to read your post was painful. Please read your post again and then ask yourself why I am doubting your acceptance at Columbia.</p>
<p>Brown's RUE Program is quite small relative to Columbia's GS Program. Regardless of what people may think, it provides an alternative to an otherwise impossible task of transfering to the Columbia College. If the GS applicants had to apply to the regular admissions route at Columbia College, most would get rejected outright. </p>
<p>I am glad that there are programs out there that would give a non-traditional student a chance to prove themselves. Debate or no debate, at the end of the day, the GS student will still have the Columbia degree. That's what matters to most of us who aspire to go to Columbia University.</p>
<p>james93921, is there something wrong with my post? I have not
applied to columbia's general studies. I have a 3.8 gpa at a very
good university. Not one person should doubt my intentions or ability.
I properly was tired or you read the wrong post.</p>
<p>Hi everyone.</p>
<p>I just need to know what is the most important part of GS application. Why do they want you to send in a picture for anyways? </p>
<p>I already have two strong recommendations, one from a famous litigation lawyer who went to CU, worked for the top firms, and represented famous people and another recommendation is from my professor who was merril lynch contract lawyers. Will the recommendation go a long way? </p>
<p>My SAT scores from High School which is two years ago were 1100. My GPA was 3.3 at High School. My GPA at College is 3.46.</p>
<p>What is the most important part of application process of getting into GS?</p>
<p>The essay!</p>
<p>HEY,
Open to advice from any student out there....</p>
<p>I've been in the U.S. for a few years and am not completely up to date with the college game.
I've just been admitted into Columbia's GS as a third year transfer. I'm trying to decide between that option, UPENN's GS, and the regular College at Georgetown. My major is psychology and my goal is to pursue a PhD after completing my undergrad ed. </p>
<p>I'm 25 yrs old and completely financially independant. Going from what I've read here and on GS's fin aid page, I am not expecting a scholarship of anything over $5,000/year. Georgetown has already offered me $30,000. </p>
<p>The question is: Is the level of education and associated prestige at Columbia's GS significantly better than other options and worth taking out major loans for that I otherwise am able to avoid??</p>
<p>Big decision. Thanks for any input. :)</p>
<p>Columbia is worth every penny. Congratulations on getting into the GS program. I hope to get admitted in the Spring Semester.</p>
<p>"Going from what I've read here and on GS's fin aid page, I am not expecting a scholarship of anything over $5,000/year. Georgetown has already offered me $30,000."</p>
<p>GS did not include your financial aid award in your admissions packet? But if the money is the main decision making factor for you, then I would suggest go to Georgetown. But if money was not a major factor, go to Columbia.</p>
<p>$30,000? Take it!</p>
<p>After reading this thread I think I have a good chance of getting accepted into this program. </p>
<p>What do you think my chances are of transferring to another school such as NYU or Georgetown. </p>
<p>I really want to study International Business, but Columbia doesn't offer it. I'm thinking this could be a big help.</p>
<p>" i think what means by dual major program is</p>
<p>columbia university offers
dual degree programs for GS students and other grad school with their graduate school of business..</p>
<p>and not columbia college</p>
<p>that program basicly.. when you finished up to 90 credits of your undergrad credits.. if you get accepted to graduate school of business (dual degree program, GMAT is not require if you do this with GS dual degree program, a columbia advisor confirmed it)
you would then be able to start your classes on graduate school of business for a year when you are still a senior in GS
then you would be able to be officially be a business school student.. after your 124 credits
and when you completed the 154 credit (complete your MBA courses) then you would awarded with your BA and MBA at the same time.. (you wont receive your BA even when you completed the 124 units and requirement) if you are in the dual degree program...</p>
<p>only available for GS because generally, GS students have working experience.. and working experience is require for MBA students </p>
<p>"</p>
<p>Could you provide a link to this program?</p>
<p>So</p>
<p>Columbia College is at the same level as GS ?</p>
<p>How about Harvard College ?
Is Harvard College is at the same level as Harvard Extension School ?</p>
<p>Harvard extension, from what I picked up from this thread. Is just what it sounds like... an extension. You get a different degree. With the GS school you take the same classes and get the same degree. There is a difference in the appearance of your diploma however. </p>
<p>I have a question about the dual masters program with the MBA from the Columbia Business School. Will this carry the same amount of weight as a person that went the process the regular way? Are the appearance of degrees different? </p>
<p>I'm interested in getting an MBA in International Business. I want to know if it's the same.</p>
<p>I got my acceptance package yesterday after getting a phone call on Tuesday! To say that I'm thrilled about my admission is an understatement!</p>
<p>I did the joint degree program BA/MBA GS/GBS. While there is a difference between CC & GS, there is no difference once you are in the Graduate School of Business.</p>