<p>You should definately look into the 4-1, and 3-2 programs though if you also like Columbia College classes. If you go into Fu SEAS, I think you're limited to certain classes.
**Can anyone confirm this? As I am really not 100% sure what the stand is on Fu SEAS taking CC Courses, and CC students taking SEAS courses. Although, for me, the only classes I would ever dream of taking are the ones that are part of SEAS (all the math science courses). I also know SEAS students have to take parts of The Core, as well. So right there, there are a few basic liberal art courses.</p>
<p>If biomedical engineering is your passion, by all means apply to the engineering school. You sounded like you were unsure of where you wanted to go in your intial posts, so I was attempting to offer guidance. If you are so dedicated to BME however, why are you so insistant on the combined program? What liberal arts degree are you after? You can easily minor in the liberal arts as an engineering major -- that's a large part of what sold the school for me.</p>
<p>As I recall, the Math Level 2 exam is required to apply to Fu. You didn't list it with your other SAT II scores, so if you haven't taken it don't forget. There is another recent thread on whether Columbia accepts the January SAT testing date, but I'm not sure if anyone ever answered that question definitively.</p>
<p>i think you should apply to SEAS as well. 3-2 combined plan has a separate admission, i think. </p>
<p>Your stats are better than mine, if I got in, then u'll probably get in. But did u take a math sat2? (they require a math sat2). I don't think that 3 on bc calc matters much. (you know, they don't ask for AP scores...) </p>
<p>(HEOP- Seas offer that as well. My friend got the award, and he was granted a full scholarship. I'm not sure whether u're eligible since u're from DC.)</p>
<p>you can take either math1 or math2.
4-1 is better than 3-2. or you can apply for the masters degree plan in 5 years. (its even possible to complete a masters in 4 years, i heard)</p>
<p>BUt if u're really into biomed engineering, go for JHU.</p>
<p>"BUt if u're really into biomed engineering, go for JHU."</p>
<p>If all you care about is the education, and you're willing to live in Baltimore. I have a cousin and a friend who goes to college in Baltimore and they both say it's even dangerous to just go outside. So... think of the area as well. But, yeah - JHU is amazing for BME, it has it's own seperate application process as well.</p>
<p>1) No one says "Fu" or "Fu SEAS", it's just "SEAS" kiddoes.</p>
<p>2) CC and SEAS are part of the same undergraduate administrative umbrella at Columbia- the Division of Student Affairs. They handle admissions, advising, student activities, etc. This is something most people will probably never grasp (the Columbia Administration is like the Matrix, you can't describe it, you have to see it for yourself, and most people choose not to take the ride down the rabbit hole). Barnard on the other hand is a whole 'nother school. Different conversation altogether.</p>
<p>If you had said that in a less condescending and obnoxious way, I would have probably taken note of the naming convention as useful advice from someone more knowledgeable than myself. You did not, however, so from now on it's "Fu" or "Fu SEAS" just to spite you.</p>
<p><em>shrug</em> just pointing out the facts. seas is what it's called (same way no one refers to cc as 'the college' colloquially), and most people don't really care about the intricacies of the discombobulated morass that is the 'columbia administration.'</p>
<p>I don't doubt that you are correct. In retrospect, I've noticed that all of the current and former students on the board omit "Fu". I just felt the need to bring it to your attention that you sounded like a jackass, in case you didn't intend to sound that way.</p>
<p>I didn't intend to, but my style of communication has been interpreted as such (jackassish) by people who don't me well on multiple occasions since they can't attach an approriate face or expression or gesticulation to the comment or recognize the deadpan etc. I never got around to changing it :-</p>
<p>I took the math sat 2, and i got a 740 again the highest score in my school</p>
<p>but Not to hot, I know, but i am trying</p>
<p>Johns Hopkins BME is great but the thing is, im not looking for just the program, i want the total package. Columbia offers the total package, its just a matter of me making it in (isnt it always???). I feel that i have too small of a chance of making it into the SEAS.</p>
<p>Oh yeah LoJT let me tell you, Baltimore is one HELL of a city.
Baltimore is definetly worse than Washington, DC. I go there all the time and man you should see the faces of all the people who first arrive in the city.
The kids who go to Johns Hopkins RARELY venture out of Charles Village. I simply dont care because i live in a public housing project and i have seen IT ALL. So for me its like clockwork. But at the same time, i want to leave all of this and head for a place i feel more serene at but not to distant from my common habitat. Again Columbia offers that. Morningside Heights is a great place for me to call home, and then again it isnt too far from Harlem where i could go and help all the kids who unfortuantely wont make it out of the high rise projects. </p>
<p>Overall, id say that Columbia is my number one choice, and that i would like to pursue the BME program and go into the 4-1 program so that i could study Urban Studies or Classical Studies .</p>
<p>I just want to say thanks for all your input guys, including the qwerky discussion on how to say your in the SEAS program. I hope i make it and so do many others. I guess the best i can do is just wait and see.</p>
<p>"You should definately look into the 4-1, and 3-2 programs though if you also like Columbia College classes. If you go into Fu SEAS, I think you're limited to certain classes.
**Can anyone confirm this? As I am really not 100% sure what the stand is on Fu SEAS taking CC Courses, and CC students taking SEAS courses. Although, for me, the only classes I would ever dream of taking are the ones that are part of SEAS (all the math science courses). I also know SEAS students have to take parts of The Core, as well. So right there, there are a few basic liberal art courses."</p>
<p>This is totally untrue. CC and SEAS students (and Barnard) can take any ugrad class at Columbia. You just have to meet the prerequisites, i.e., an english major can't just take some senior level electrical engineering course.</p>
<p>On the flipside I know engineers who've taken english department classes on shakespeare :-D</p>
<p>biz17, i'm rooting that you get in. I can relate too the poor issue. I worked 2 jobs last year. I think you have a decent chance of getting in, considering that your stats are better than mine and that you're a URM. I guess it all comes down to the other credentials...</p>
<p>"This is totally untrue. CC and SEAS students (and Barnard) can take any ugrad class at Columbia. You just have to meet the prerequisites, i.e., an english major can't just take some senior level electrical engineering course."</p>
<p>Awsome, thank you for pointing that out. That was definately one of my concerns with going to SEAS, thinking I would be limited to certain classes.</p>
<p>Anyway, Biz17, I wish you luck on getting in. I think you have great stats and have a great chance at getting accepted into SEAS. Hope to see you Freshman year.</p>