<p>@therealbzb have you tried logging on to the financial aid website?</p>
<p>Has anyone received a Storybook invite? I was admitted back in April and I’ve called them in July about it, but I still I haven’t gotten it.</p>
<p>@syita19 Yes, I did, however you arent missing much. Storybook is not very active. Just call the office and let them know you are missing an invite. They should send you one shortly.</p>
<p>@therealbzb Have you received your decision? Let us know! You are welcome, I am glad to be of help 
I will likely attend for part time for the first semester and see where it goes from there. I hope this info help. Feel free to PM me with any other questions. </p>
<p>On another note, anyone here going to orientation? did anyone attend the Luncheon on the Sunday the 10th? I was there and it was a really awesome event. I’m so glad I went. </p>
<p>I missed the Sunday luncheon, was away on a roadtrip, but I will be there for orientation. How much of the extended orientation do you plan on attending? <a href=“https://gs.columbia.edu/extended-orientation”>https://gs.columbia.edu/extended-orientation</a> The PDF schedule recently released for those that haven’t seen it.</p>
<p>Thanks for the link. I am at orientation now and I hope to attend more of the extended orientation. What about you? </p>
<p>I am really digging this school and city so far!</p>
<p>Hey guys - sorry to jump on this forum, but I am applying for Spring 2015 or Fall 2015, and I was wondering - if my essay is 1,000 words over, is that too much? I have been working on it for months & I really don’t think I can accurately capture my life story in any words less than that. The limit is 2,000. Do you think that will be a huge issue?</p>
<p>Hey Neuroberd. My paper was actually around 700-800 words over as well, and I was accepted. I think the general rule of thumb is if your essay is going to be over the limit, make sure the content found within actually merits the length.</p>
Hey guys, do you guys know about the gpa condition for last semester? For other schools, it is usually just pass all of the classes I am taking. Anyone knows what Columbia GS wants for admitted students?
@Beltayn what was your gpa when accepted?