I do not have this on my portal, but you also submitted yours a week before I did, and they process on a rolling basis. I don’t think this happens with everyone’s application, from what I read on the threads. But it is a good sign if it does happen! It’s good that you booked an appointment to confirm that everything is okay! 
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I’m going on my 8th week but they said I’ll know by oct 1st. Let’s see!!! I’m going to share my outcome and experience regardless of the decision. Wishing us all the best!
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Same here! I’m so anxious! Trying to keep my brain occupied until Friday haha.
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You’re totally not alone haha. I’ve been planning my week (free concerts/events, work meetings, dinner with friends, etc.) to pass the next few days haha. Before we know it, it will pass, we will have a decision and plan A or B to go into effect. I’m ready 
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You feel me… lol. I have no idea how I’m going to spend the next few days. My bets are on for Wednesday
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Same here— I’ll be sharing my outcome regardless. I’m sending really good energy both of your guys ways. Hopefully the three of us are gonna be seeing each other next semester 
I’m just booking myself up with schoolwork for this week… in theory, we should know 72 hours from now.
It’s always the last few days that are the worst. I was surprised by how (relatively) chill I was the last few weeks. My anxiety ramped up on Friday though lol. I don’t know if I should be mentally preparing myself for the worst or not cause I don’t wanna send bad energy out there lol
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I just wanna say another thing— I don’t know either of you, but seriously, I’m super proud of you guys for even applying. It shows how much we believe in ourselves and that alone is a reason to be proud. You both have had surreal journeys and I truly hope you two get what could be a big break for all of us. Best of luck and I hope you’re keeping your heads high, basking in this feeling of possibly getting into fricking Columbia
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Love this! It would be a pleasure to attend orientation with you both, God willing! And if not, I believe extraordinary people tend to cross paths eventually. 
I’m also sending you both positive energy! Can’t wait to get our decisions!
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Same here, I am stretching out assignments so that I will always have something to do this week. This Sunday was a really anxious day for me. I think I was anxious about being anxious 
But I realized that instead of doubting myself now to cushion the blow if it comes, I should believe that I will get in and if I don’t get in, I will still keep that mindset.
I think you are all really incredible people and both deserve to get in. I know you guys will do great no matter where you are. Really proud of everyone who applied!
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Glad that you guys were sharing your stories and stats I applied mine on the very first day and waiting for the decision. I am very nervous, really. Like all of you, I really want to be at the campus in 2022 spring. I wish all of you the best of luck.
If I have a chance, I would like to skip the next few days. But sadly, only thing I could do is waiting. Hearts beating fast, but even though I couldn’t make it, I believe I can try, challenge once again at my next chance at someday in the future.
So glad that I have seen your stories here. So glad that I have written my gs essay to get an idea of myself, my one and only identity. I thought I was bit late, strayed away from the path. Although I am working at and with nation’s finest, I felt I was an alien at everywhere.
Life is strange. But because of this, I believe mine and your lives are extraordinary. I love my life. I hope you do love yours as well. Regardless of the outcome, you who left some words here, and you who will visit this thread at someday are extraordinary.
Let’s pray. I am atheist but who cares, let’s pray.
Let’s pray for the best.
PS. You can check my stats and brief story if you scroll up.
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I felt the same way as you did too. Felt like an alien for straying so far off the beaten path. I’m so proud of you and all that you have accomplished!
Honestly, I really did not have much of an interest in attending Columbia or any Ivy League. I just want to do Computer Science and do it well, and there are hundreds of great schools for that (and certainly at a more affordable price). But when I learned about Columbia’s GS school, I felt compelled to apply. I really love my experience at community college and all of the unique and inspiring people I have met there (and on this thread too!) It would be great to continue going to school with nontraditional students. The people that I have met are really what transformed my life. There’s just something about us aliens that I really love
I also agree that the essay prompt was spectacular. It is not often that a school encourages you to be totally upfront and honest about who you are as a person - I usually feel like I have embellish or omit the gritty parts. Whether I get in or not, just having written that essay makes this whole experience worth it for me.
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I totally agree with your statements, particularly about the essay prompt. I can’t think of a time when I reflected on my past and actually put in writing my struggles and successes. It was a confidence boost haha. It makes me feel better with whatever the outcome of this is.
Believe it or not I’m more nervous about being accepted than denied. I run a (relatively) successful practice and I get worried about running that and taking classes in person more than anything else. It’s sobering me up about getting accepted. I know having an Ivy education and network can open doors I don’t currently know exist so overall I hope I get the opportunity to be admitted!
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OMG guys I got interview request. Has anyone received this? Is this a positive or negative sign? I am so nervous omg lol if anyone of you have any info about gs interview, please share
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From what I learned from reading past threads, the interview is neither a good nor a bad sign. At the very least, it means they are leaning towards you enough to want to learn more about you. The interview gives you an advantage because this is your opportunity to sell yourself! Be confident, be yourself, and I know you will do fine. Do not be nervous. I am sending lots of positive energy your way!
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Seems like a good sign! All the best! When is your interview? I do not have an update on my application as of yet.
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I haven’t gotten anything like that— best of luck! Personally, I always view interviews as a good thing. That means you’ve gotten their interest and they want to know more about you now. Be yourself and remember that being nervous for something like this is so normal, if not expected. Just allow yourself for your true self to shine through— that’s when all the magic happens. I believe in you! Keep us updated as to how it goes 
sending good energy your way
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It’s past 5pm EST… haha. Did anyone get a decision today? Nothing on my end
Nothing here. Got a lot of eggs in the Wednesday basket haha
My money is on Friday haha!
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I’ll hedge my emotions, 50% wed. 50% Fri.