Different Undergrad Schools at Columbia

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<p>Hi guys-</p>

<p>I'm considering applying to Columbia University this fall as a rising senior, but wish to seek more information about its different undergraduate schools. I am under the impression that Columbia has three undergrad schools: Columbia College, School of Engineering and Applied Science (nicknamed SEAS), and General Studies.</p>

<p>Obviously, SEAS is geared towards the engineering and science-oriented applicants. However, I am confused about the fundamental differences between Columbia College and General Studies. Is one undergrad school more liberal-arts leaned than the other? I don't understand. Can someone please further elaborate and describe the differences between the schools and what kind of applicants should apply to either respective division? </p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>GS is for non-traditional students. this can include, but isnt limited to, people who already have a degree and want to go back to school for another, people who are long out of high school (maybe did military service or something), etc.</p>

<p>you are not a non-traditional student so if you apply to GS you will be rejected.</p>

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<p>General Studies is school for nontraditional students who go to college after a time period between when they graduated from high school. As a senior directly applying to college you only have two options - SEAS and the college.</p>