How many of you received interviews, if you don’t mind me asking?
not me, I feel like they will ask for the interviews tomorrow. They probably were too busy looking at all the applications first
So, today’s the day…
@ezdizzyweezy congrats!
But could you explain me why all these schools didn’t accept you? I also had a problem with one of them so I’m curious.
@Lola2113 i believe the other schools only looked at my cumulative gpa which is pretty bad and not the trend of my gpa. 2 schools didnt even need essays or recommendatons which doesn’t help my case. I worked hard on the columbia application and there are so many components to the gs application that really allows the admission office to get to know you.
@ezdizzyweezy thank you for your explanations! I’m really happy that Columbia GS wants more information than just gpa.
Did get in, but congrats to everyone else.
Does anyone know the process of reapplying?
@oldladystudent im so sorry to hear that. Did you find out why you were rejected? You should probably call and ask and work on that part and reapply after you made improvements on that part. I believe they strongly love growth and if you are persistent at showing why you belong at columbia and what you can do for the community, it will be good. I worked hard on my essay, and if anyone wants to see it to get an idea, email me at ezdizzyweezy@gmail.com
Well,… I must thank our new President for my acceptance to Columbia and PennState. 
If anyone is curious about my stats and the essay that got me accepted to GS, let me know! I’m willing to share my profile 
I definitely plan to reapply. But I’m wondering how soon I can reapply.
I believe it may be over… :-t
I have “x” mark on my application status saying they are expecting my transcript with satisfactory spring 2017 grades. Does anyone have this “x” mark? I do not know what grades are qualified as satisfactory grades. Above 3.5+ perhaps? 3.7+?
I have it too. I think all courses should be above C?
@huidouyanyan @jjo3938 but can grades from spring semester change their decision on your acceptance?
@Lola2113 Yes, I’m guessing the significant drop in your grades may change the decision on your acceptance. Just try to maintain above 3.5 GPA+ and you’ll be fine!!! I am trying to get 3.7+ this semester, I heard depending on your GPA they give out the scholarship.
Is anyone starting in the fall a financial economics major?
Are recs due by june 1 or june 15th? Supplementary materials are “due by june 15” but the “deadline for receipt of letters” is june 1.
hey everyone… in case if you’re wondering if we have a group for incoming students on fb for fall 2017: you can search it: Columbia University School of General Studies- Incoming fall 2017