Does Columbia Send Likely Letters?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>I heard that they did, if they do, does anyone know around what month they will do so? Thanks.</p>

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<p>I recall SEAS applicants getting likely letters, but not CC though.</p>

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<p>what exactly is a likely letter?</p>

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<p>It's a letter sent out before the official notification letter telling you that you're likely to be admitted.</p>

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<p>huh. why?</p>

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<p>To gain an edge in matriculating the top applicans.</p>

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<p>I got a likely letter from CC, but it was because of athletic recruitment in my case. I'm not sure about others...</p>

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<p>I didn't get one from Columbia, FWIW. They do likely letters in mid-March. I have no idea how common they are at Columbia. Why do they do them? To get you thinking about Columbia.</p>