@ambitiouslicious @Drewisms Congratulations!!! Excited to see you guys on campus!!
@gsgsgs I like your resilience! You got this! Wishing you the best 
Can I get some credit ???
Thanks!! Congrats @joelfromthemoon @Drewisms @Punisher1 !!!
@gsgsgs Wish you the best! Fourth time’s the charm!
Accepted. Wish you the best and see you in campus.
Accepted. I’m shocked. Here are my stats. Hope it helps someone. Never stop believing in yourself!
App Type: Transfer
College/ Country: American Military University (Online)
College GPA: 3.7 @ AMU
3.3 @ a CC for my associates
0.67 for 1 semester @ a CC. I was forced to withdraw from 2/3 classes, which were marked as an F instead of W. I made sure to discuss this in my essay.
HS GPA: 2.7
Testing: GSAE
ECs: Students for the Exploration & Development of Space, former volunteer firefighter & EMT, Army Honor Guard
Hooks: Over 6 years of military service. Pursuing my dream of medical school, but I learned no medical schools will accept my online classes for the prerequisites.
I am not entering the postbac program. I was only entering my 3rd year of undergrad when I applied. Completing my degree online, then attending a postbac program would take about as long as earning a 4 year degree from Columbia.
Has anyone who applied by March 1st not received a response yet?
@Meerkat83 Congratulations!!!
My stats if anyone’s curious:
- 2.1 HS GPA
- 1.13 GPA at my first attempt De Anza CC
- Associates at BMCC with a 3.73 GPA (second attempt)
- Phi Theta Kappa
EC:
- Team Rubicon volunteer
- Apple Store Sales Specialist
- Bank Teller
- US Army infantryman 4yrs
- Barista
One rec letter from Army company commander and one from professor at current CC. I wrote about how I failed miserably in HS and my first attempt at CC, what I did to improve myself my second attempt, and how GS would be a good fit. I took the GSAE and wrote a bad essay because I didn’t know there was a time limit. Didn’t submit any SAT/ACT scores as I took them while I was in HS. I strongly believe my essay is what pulled me through!
I am in tears! Accepted!
Congratulations to you all!!! I can feel your excitement through my screen LOL
My brother did not get anything yet. It is still “Submitted”. My bro applied 28th Feb. :S
Congrats! btw how and when did you get the blessing news?? my bro did not get anything yet :’(
I haven’t got any emails yet. I got my result just by refreshing the portal several times around 5:00 P.M.
I am also in. The only reason I’m able to type so calmly is because I’ve had a few hours to calm down LOL. I am still in disbelief. I’ll post my stats below if it helps any current/future applicants (reading other people’s stats while lurking on this thread was very helpful):
App Type: Transfer
College: Another top college
High School GPA: 2.2 (very lazy)
Recent college GPA: 4.0 (went to another school before current one and had a lower but decent GPA. Really turned it around recently).
Test Scores: SAT but scores were old (I’m in my late 20’s). Took GSAE but don’t know the score. I didn’t encounter any issues with timing on the essay but I felt terrible for you guys that did! I’m so happy you were admitted (:
EC’s and Hooks: Police supervisor/SWAT for seven years, former tactical EMT. Semi-pro athlete. Three professors at current college that wrote me letters and one was a Columbia alum. I personally think I had a solid essay. It’s my one “academic” thing I’m naturally good at (math, not so much). The one thing I “picked up” from my visit to campus before I applied was that the essay(s) are a big deal. I ended up forwarding midterm results and a supplemental essay about a week prior to the deadline as a last-ditch effort. Apparently it didn’t hurt. I also cold-visited them. I wore a suit and set up an in-person appointment with admissions to get advice on the application process.
Tips for current/future applicants: Really focus on the essay. Have other people read it and give feedback. I studied the SAT book pretty hard to prep for the GSAE. Nail your current semester of whatever college you are at and don’t hold back on telling them every cool thing you’ve done on your application/resume. I don’t know exactly what they look for or what the formula is, but that’s what worked for me, apparently. Treat the whole thing like a job interview.
…and congratulations to everyone else that got in!!! I’ve been quite humbled to read the backgrounds of you all. I’m certainly in accomplished company. And for those still waiting, best of luck. Don’t give up hope! You’re probably better/more accomplished/more unique than you think you are.
@ccthrowaway33 Congratulations!!! I’m honestly at shock I got in—especially reading your stats and the extra miles you put in. I submitted the minimum requirements in fear anything else would be detrimental (I didn’t even call to check on my application status), but in hindsight, I think it would’ve made for a stronger application overall. My essay was the only thing I was really proud of, as I rushed to submit everything else—so I can almost say with confidence that the essay IS what makes or breaks you!
@joelfromthemoon I am also coming from BMCC! I can assert that the essay is the critical component of the application. I did not have many extracurricular, and a 3.78 gpa, however, my essay was really strong.
Hey everyone I have a question regarding part-time enrollment. Does this mean I can only be a part-time student for the entire 4 semesters at columbia, or just my first semester?
Yay congratulations @joelfromthemoon @nrivera12 @ccthrowaway33 @ambitiouslicious @Drewisms @qwer88659901 (hope I didn’t forget anyone). Hope to see you in the Fall ? I’m so excited for everyone that got in!!!