Did Columbia make a mistake?

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<p>I was accepted into Columbia ED a few days ago. It has been my dream school for years, and I was so shocked to get in. I come from an area where 6-12 people get into ivies every year, and compared to all of them I feel incredibly unworthy. I personally know internationally-ranked musicians, math and coding geniuses, Siemens finalists, etc.</p>

<p>I had good scores and took difficult, but I had no crazy extracurriculars. I did very normal things: music, writing, model UN, language learning, and a little research (got a supplemental rec.) I am not a minority and am not legacy. My essays were good but not spectacular. Why would they accept me? </p>

<p>I am beyond thrilled to be attending Columbia. I am just confused why I got in ahead of a Siemens finalist and someone who played at Carnegie Hall. </p>

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<p>difficult courses* (Somehow that word got deleted.)</p>

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<p>Yes, they made a mistake. You were not accepted. </p>

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<p>Why in the world would you post something like this? If you feel that you’re not worthy of Columbia, simply call them to decline your admission and free up a space for RD applicants and your friends who got deferred. Really, your post is salt in the wounds of those who didn’t make it.</p>

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<p>It is admirable for you to be so humble about your acceptance to such a great school but please never think you’re unworthy. It will be death to your college career. Greatness is in the eye of the beholder and they obviously see something in you. I have associated with so called great people and have felt unworthy also. Some of these people were fakers and some were just very down to earth. We all have strengths and weaknesses so hold your head up high and be your wonderful self. My son got rejected and I’ve been hoping that was a mistake. Lol</p>

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<p>According to what you posted earlier, you had extremely high test scores (2350 SATs) and grades and wrote that your research professor’s letter was so good that admissions asked confirmation you aren’t a graduate student. <a href=“***COLUMBIA CLASS OF 2019 E.D. RESULTS ONLY*** - #34 by philosophie1 - Columbia University - College Confidential Forums”>***COLUMBIA CLASS OF 2019 E.D. RESULTS ONLY*** - #34 by philosophie1 - Columbia University - College Confidential Forums;

<p>Plus you’re interested in French/linguistics while also being a pre-med student.</p>

<p>That makes you a very well-qualified, interesting person with deep passions. In other words, you are someone very well-suited to Columbia College. </p>

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<p>You are very talented and humble, but you have a misconception about elite universities. They are looking for extraordinary students, but not everyone has extraordinary circumstances. They want people who can show passion and talent in their own communities to the best of their ability. Obviously in places with more opportunities it would appear more easy to attain this, but doing “normal” activities is fine for any elite institution, if you can demonstrate strength or passion. I only did normal activities in high school and now I’m here.</p>

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<p>You need to combine your humility and shock about being accepted and wrap it in some awareness that many others have been deeply disappointed, even devastated. Thus, post #3. Please don’t crow about this publicly any more. If you want affirmation, go to your pets or parents. Don’t go to the area where people are mourning. Please use some sensitivity.</p>

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<p>mourning is a bit of an overstatement</p>

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<p>dead @ “mourning” xD</p>

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Why is this post even a this post even in existence?

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Well, it’s certainly run its course. Closing.