<p>Haha in London my grandma would make me my food and freeze it at the weekend. So I didn’t need catered halls nor did I need to cook. That’s why I was considering a meal plan. Also I just want to control and regulate spending on food etc. to stay on top of my finances. </p>
<p>So basically I had completely given hope on Columbia and have actually paid a deposit at another university as I had a deadline and would’ve lost a scholarship if I hadn’t :S now I’ve got the Columbia place if I choose to enroll will I just be able to tell the other place I’d like to decline their offer and just lose the deposit? Or is there a more severe issue here?
Please help!</p>
<p>I would make sure you talk to the institution. My guess is that you will just lose the deposit. But before you rescind their offer, I would suggest that you speak with Columbia Financial aid first, and make sure you can afford the costs here before you make any hasty decisions on losing a scholarship and trade off peace of mind with debt.</p>
<p>Worst case scenario, assuming that you have to pay 36-50 thousand dollars ( most likely less) to Columbia for dorms and classes plus living expenses, then your cost would be something like 20,000- 29,922.20 pounds.</p>
<p>In the States, paying a deposit doesn’t contractually obligate you to attend a school in any legally actionable sense. That said, you’ll lose your deposit and it would be best to contact that school as soon as you’ve settled on Columbia. Tell them your situation, apologize, and move on.</p>
<p>Congratulations to James, Princess and the rest of the new admits.</p>
<p>Perhaps I’ll see you at Campo.</p>
<p>I don’t doubt the academic ability of ballerinas as I know that they can transfer their discipline required for dancing toward academics. However, I am disappointed that GS gives them a chance with just a GED, whereas because of some recent poor grades(among many A’s), I was denied entry. </p>
<p>GS claims that they select their students based on personal character and unique life experiences, yet when I brought just that to the table, I was rejected. What I am seeing is that gpa trumps a unique life story unless one is a ballerina, entrepreneur, or holds some glamorous position that prevented one from going to school.</p>
<p>Thanks guys that’s actually really helpful 
I was worried I’d accidentally tied myself into some kind of legal agreement.</p>
<p>Without being a pain in the bum I have another question. 
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<p>So from what I can see it appears that the only differences between GS and CC are the admissions processes/criteria and the location of campus housing. Academically they seem to offer exactly the same things, GS students are fully integrated into the student body and classes and professors are shared as well. I also read that GS and CC students in most disciplines are actually in the same classes and study together.</p>
<p>Is all this correct? Am I missing a huge difference? From what I can see educationally the two colleges are indistinguishable!</p>
<p>And your asking this now… Yes, same majors with CC, same classes ( only differ by a few core electives but you can opt to take the same as CC except for the intro writing course.), same school. You are a Columbian. Only distinction is financial aid because GS isnt as old as CC, hence less endowment for GSers and consequently, less aid. Furthermore, GS, much like SEAS, CC, have their school distinctions on the diploma ( all will say columbia university, CC is in Latin, Seas in english, Gs is in english… no big deal ). In the end, your resume will state Columbia University, you will have a columbia email address, you can participate in any club or sport, fraternity the works…</p>
<p>Theres plenty of threads on all of this. As this topic has been beaten to the ground many times.</p>
<p>Thank you! :)</p>
<p>Is anyone else here planning on a neuroscience major?</p>
<p>Well, seems I’m the only one left waiting on a decision, lol! At this point even a rejection would be welcome so I can start rolling with something. Congrats to everyone that has been accepted so far, can’t say I am surprised with you guys (and ladies) stats! :)</p>
<p>Hi Johnny, if I was you just call them on Monday they will probably tell you over the phone!</p>
<p>@ johnny Im still hanging on a thread since they need my finalized transcript for spring 2011, and I think Philly was waiting on a decision also. PLus theres alot of people that only read the thread that I am sure are waiting also.</p>
<p>Princess, all of your major courses, electives, and the majority of your Core requirements will be fulfilled alongside CC/SEAS students.</p>
<p>One of the big differences comes in the form of our Dean of Students Office, where Advising Deans are trained in dealing with the academic and non-academic issues of non-traditional students. GS students are also the only undergraduates who are allowed to attend Columbia part-time. Not bad things, right?</p>
<p>Dreamchild, I’d recommend being a better sport about your admission decision. Just because someone has a GED doesn’t mean that they can’t perform on an Ivy League level. Pull it together, take some more classes, and myself and others on this forum will be glad to help you when you reapply.</p>
<p>Lastly, if I may, I’d like to submit that 1020 > Campo. Rebuttal?</p>
<p>Would I be eligible to reapply for next spring? (considering that I take 2 classes in the summer and 5 classes in the fall–and excell)</p>
<p>Congrats PatLeeMan and PrincessJme!!!</p>
<p>Thanks again for the kind words everyone!!!</p>
<p>Dreamchild: Sorry to hear the sad news.
As far as reapplying goes: As positive as I was, I was considerably worried about getting rejected. So (before I was accepted on Friday) I emailed the admissions office and asked pretty much the same questions that you’re asking. As usual, the always helpful GS admissions office quickly responded with:</p>
<p>“Applicants who are not offered admission to the School of General Studies for the Fall 2011 semesters are indeed able to reapply for a future term, starting with Spring 2012 admissions. However, before doing so, we recommend that applicants in this situation make a feedback appointment to speak with one of our admissions advisors, which is the best way to speak about a previous application and learn how best to proceed with an application for a new term.”</p>
<p>So not only can you reapply, but you can get feedback on how to “improve” your application.</p>
<p>@JamesinGlendale: Wow, thank you so much for that information, I appreciate it. I will schedule an appointment.</p>
<p>@Dreamchild I was rejected once before and then contacted admissions and they told me just what I needed to do to get in. And now I am in, keep your head up and you will get in.</p>
<p>Wow, you guys missed a pretty extraordinary night to have been in New York City.</p>
<p>@hellojan: By luck, I was there visiting a friend. And by bad luck I was there on 9/11 as well.</p>
<p>Wow! I missed ALL the fun and excitement!
I logged off on Friday and I come back to see so many great things! Awesome…
(I know I’m a little late), butttt</p>
<p>CONGRATSS JAMES!!! Wooooohoooo – go James, go James, go go go James!!
Party up- I’m sure you did enough of that on the weekend! Lol
I’m so happy for you! </p>
<p>Also, congrats to Patleeman, JupiterKitty, princessjme, </p>
<p>Johnnny, I’m with you too! Waiting for a decision. :D</p>
<p>@ Dreamchild , I’m sorry to hear about the outcome. However, if this is your dream, don’t give up. You know you have great potential so don’t give up! Just build yourself backup from this painful disappointment and keep working hard, try again, and show GS that you belong there. Just like Baxter, if you failed once, get up and try again. Eventually you will reach your goals. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and don’t let this discourage you. You have what it takes, just keep doing what you are doing!</p>