<p>hello everybody...I currently attend a community college in new jersey, i have a 3.65 GPA and never took my SATs...i dropped out of high school and completed my GED...i took a year off from school while working as a manager in a manufacturing plant...i am a strong essay writer so im not worried about the admissions essay, and i will be able to get some good reccomendation letters...my dad is also a Columbia GS grad, so hopefully legacy will help me out...Columbia in the one place i want to be, and i will do whatever it takes to get it...can anyone give me an idea of my chances of being admitted?</p>
<p>You've given so few details, it's hard to say. You don't have to share but some things to think about... Why did you drop out of school? Why are you going back? How are you different now than in HS? How many semesters at the CC? Hard courses? Which ones? How many courses per semester? What do you do in your free time? Are you passionate about anything in particular?</p>
<p>Not having taken the SAT will probably be to your benefit. If CU is the only school you're applying to, don't take them.</p>
<p>There are people that have been admitted that have GEDs. With that said, all the ones I've met that fit that category and are doing well in CU are brilliant.</p>
<p>With the few details you've shared all I can say is, raise the GPA because in the past year admission to GS has gotten more competitive.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>sorry for the lack of details...i dropped out of high school for a few reasons...the main one being at that time i just wasnt mature enough for school, i had other things that i wanted to do...well i started going back to college after working in the manufacturing industry...i realized that i didnt want to have to work a job like that for the rest of my life, and that i would give college a chance, and it has been going great...i am much different now than i was in high school...i am highly motivated and dedicated to doing the best i possibly can in school...this is my third semester at CC...ill give you my class breakdown below...</p>
<p>Semester 1</p>
<p>Intro to Physics-C+</p>
<p>Writing Comprehension 1-B</p>
<p>Basic Math-B+</p>
<p>General Psychology-B+</p>
<p>Semester 2</p>
<p>Contemporary Moral Issues-A</p>
<p>Intro to Sociology-A</p>
<p>Dynamics of Health and Fitness-A</p>
<p>Algebra 1-A</p>
<p>Writing Comprehension 2-B+</p>
<p>State and Local Government-A</p>
<p>Semester 3</p>
<p>Algebra 2-A</p>
<p>Macroeconomics-B+</p>
<p>American Government-A</p>
<p>Western Civilization-A</p>
<p>Eastern Philosophy-A</p>
<p>The math classes are basic because i did crappy on the placement test on account of i wasnt in school for a long time...as far as extra curriculars go i wrestled in high school and was in FBLA and now i do volunteer work at an animal shelter..my gpa is 3.7 i messed up calculating it last time...how much effect does legacy really have on your application?</p>
<p>Do GS students get the same degrees as CC students?</p>
<p>Yes!!!</p>
<p>Just the language used differently on the diploma
cc -> Latin
GS -> English</p>
<p>That's what I have heard.....</p>
<p>An interesting and informative article re GS students and their relative status within the University is in the Spectator today. Here is the link to this (lengthy) article:</p>
<p>Very interesting article. Thanks for posting! I'm a GS grad from way back when (too long ago to be helpful with current questions). I had a great education there, but my involvement over the years has been more with the busness school ( I was 5-year BA/MBA) and now just the overall CU alumni association.</p>
<p>GS grads -- please remember GS by making donations (small ones add up!). A larger endowment and annual fund will get GS more attention.</p>
<p>From what I know about it, GS sounds like a really great opportunity, both for the GS students and for the students of the other undergrad schools on campus who will encounter them. Their perspective must, I would think, add much of value to discussions, etc.</p>
<p>So on your transcript, it will say Columbia College and not Columbia General Studies?</p>
<p>That's a good question. If I had to guess, the transcript would only list classes as taken in Columbia University and not the school you graduated from. Although, it would make sense that the transcript would mention the school you were matriculated in.</p>
<p>A past grad with a transcript can probably shed light on this.</p>
<p>Does anyone know this?</p>
<p>An official transcript from the Registrar has your Name, ID (SSN), School, Degree Candidacy, and Major.</p>
<p>In short, it will obviously say General Studies. I have no idea why you would think it would say Columbia College. The two are separate schools within the University.</p>
<p>The transcript then lists a breakdown of courses taken and grades received by semester</p>
<p>So there is a distinction between Columbia College and General Studies. Your official transcript shows this.</p>
<p>They are two separate schools within the university. What's your point?</p>
<p>I don't really have a point. I thought there was no difference between General Studies and Columbia College. That is all. Have a nice day.</p>
<p><a href="http://wikicu.com/General_Studies%5B/url%5D">http://wikicu.com/General_Studies</a></p>
<p>Read. Learn. Stop acting like a tool. "Which dorm should I pick if I want to meet the best looking girls?" Yeesh.</p>
<p>I think you're way too serious about this stuff. We should take some chill pills together.</p>
<p>And I think you need to learn to respect your elders, whippersnapper.</p>
<p>Kids these days with their rap music and tattoos. <em>sigh</em></p>