Contacting admissions officer - good idea?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>Columbia is my number one, my dream school, you know the deal. I was wondering if it's considered "pushy" or annoying or what to email one's admissions officer? Just to express interest and passion in the school, to show that I truly would love to attend, that my application wasn't just a carbon copy that I sent to twenty other schools.</p>

<p>I actually already did send her an email a few weeks ago... had a mini panic attack (long-ish story), and she was incredibly kind and reassuring about my ordeal. :')</p>

<p>As they're going through the apps, I'd like to stay relevant in their minds, so would it be bad to follow up?</p>

<p>PS - When do they actually finish reviewing applications?</p>

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<p>I think that before you send in your applications, contacting admission officers are important, and sending in sophisticated questinos are advised. But at this point, I really don’t think it would make a difference, considering hwo they’re probably answer thousands of emails every day and spending hours reviewing applications. Won’t hurt though. And welcome to college confidential lolz</p>

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<p>lmao ~thankies for the welcome~, I’ve been lurking forevz though.</p>

<p>Jealous that you’re already accepted…</p>