<p>I am about to take the GS entrance exam. Do you guys have any pointers for me? Any input would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>Another thing, how difficult is it?</p>
<p>Thank You!</p>
<p>I guess there are no GS students or alumni on this forum!</p>
<p>Why do I get the impression that GS students dont speak out enough in this forum? Is it because there is so few of them? Or perhaps an inferiority complex?</p>
<p>I dont mean to be a pain in the arse by continuing to post on my own post - thus keeping it alive - but I know there are GS scholars on this forum with knowledge, capable of lending a helping hand with just a few words.</p>
<p>Please share your experience with us!</p>
<p>Also interested. Bumping this thread up.</p>
<p>Wow not a word!!!</p>
<p>tell me about it!</p>
<p>"Why do I get the impression that GS students dont speak out enough in this forum? Is it because there is so few of them? Or perhaps an inferiority complex?"</p>
<p>Probably because GS students don't care about this board and if they're like me, they're in the midst of studying for finals. There's somewhere between 1,200 and 1,400 of us right now, down from the 4,000 or so we had during Vietnam, but I think that's mostly due to the windfall of WWII veterans attending GS.</p>
<p>I do not know of this inferiority complex of which you speak. Frankly, I don't understand why it keeps coming up on these boards.</p>
<p>As for the exam, I know nothing about it. I got in on my essay, grades, interview, and outside experience. Call the admissions office if you're interested.</p>
<p>Thank You very much WindowShopping. I truly appreciate your feedback.</p>
<p>As for the reason why the "inferiority complex" keeps getting brought up is because its very real, otherwise it probably would not be brought up. Dont get me wrong, I think its silly and unfortunate. But in the reasearch I have done to learn more about the school and its program it somehow always finds it way into the equation. But then again, what do I know, I'm only a prospective student.</p>
<p>Thanx Again!</p>
<p>I have to disagree. I think it's more of a personal thing than something that could be considered very real. I don't believe the university does nearly enough to infuse GS with the other undergraduate divisions, but this tends to be true purely from an economical and marketing standpoint. For example, by separating GS from CC and SEAS, the university can keep "rankings" pure to the traditional "right out of high school" divisions. In fact, SEAS didn't establish its relationship (financial aid, admissions) until within the past ten years. From what I've read in viewbooks, GS is generally viewed as the best kept secret in the ivy league. I'd tend to agree.</p>
<p>Since you're a prospective student, try to come in for a visit and sit in on some classes. Of course, you'll have to wait until the fall, but if you're still interested in applying, see if you can sit in on a GS section of University Writing or LitHum and then walk your way into a large lecture. Granted, GS has a HORRIBLE website (and the Dean's office tends to agree -- "we're working on it"), but the slightest fears fade away once you start taking classes and realize you're a part of the most prestigious university in all of New York.</p>
<p>LoL, AMILkita, you are thinking too much into this.</p>
<p>This part of Collegeconfidential is designed for first year students and not "Non-traditional". If you are interested however, there is a site called <a href="http://www.studentsreview.com%5B/url%5D">http://www.studentsreview.com</a> which might have information on GS.</p>
<p>I didn't see the Columbia College subforum in the title. Is there something I am missing, Delfire?</p>
<p>All I'm saying is more students that are interested in SEAS and College come here than GS students. Therefore there isn't something missing, just assumed.</p>
<p>So Relax. :)</p>