<p>Secrets&Dreams- I got in:)</p>
<p>I seriously think that my interview was a disaster. What do you think is the purpose of this interview???? </p>
<p>The questioning was rough!</p>
<p>I didnt know Columbia GS conducts interviews. Is this for all applicants or selected few?</p>
<p>Most likely for those who will get in!</p>
<p>Hi everone,
I had spoken to one of the members of the admissions committee regarding my admissions decision. They told me that my six Bs, and the single D in logic was the reason why my application was rejected. So I guess that my essay had nothing to do with their decision. Here is a post regarding my grades. I am going to call Upenn's CGS program and see what they'll say about my academic transcript.</p>
<p>When Columbia GS say that they would like to see a 3.0 GPA, that must have been old news. It's more like a 3.8 to 4.0, which I wasn't able to produce. Here is the link:</p>
<p>I am so disappointed. But I can't argue with that logic.</p>
<p>Instead of speaking in absolutes ('everyone needs a 3.8 to 4.0 gpa') it is important to note that GS admissions decisions are really done on a case by case basis. If you take into account all my previous college-level coursework, I certainly do not have a 3.8 gpa (youth stupidity). I'm not going to post my exact gpa but I'll just say it is well below a 3.</p>
<p>Although it is important to show good academic progress and potential (my last 2 semesters have been straight As in tough classes), more important questions are... Did you project a passion for something? What do you do outside of the classroom? What was your reason for wanting to attend Columbia? What have you been doing with your time since high school?</p>
<p>I think Mas123 said it best in that old thread you linked: "You must do some relevant and meaningful work outside the classroom that reflects your passion, etc.. and then try to convey that through your essays. Everything you put on your application should be substantiated with some sort of activity."</p>
<p>My suggestion before you apply to Penn CGS is to take more difficult quantitative courses. At least get to calc I. Why did you take World History twice? I don't know the content of the courses you took but from the names it looks like quite a few intro-fluf classes. If I'm wrong, forgive me.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>
<p>I plan to take pre-cal over the summer semester so I can prepare for Calculus 1 in the Fall.</p>
<p>That's great. Before you send in the next app, retake logic and get an A. I think that's the brightest red flag in your app. And in case you're asked, come up with a better reason than 'I didn't like the professor the first time I took it.'</p>
<p>You should also think of applying to Georgetown and Northwestern. Excellent schools and very friendly to adult returning students. Plus, they'll probably give you better financial aid than the Ivies you've been hunting. Had I been rejected at Columbia, my next step was to apply to NW.</p>
<p>By the way, if you retake Logic, Earth and get up to Calc I, and your dream is to attend CU, I'd think of reapplying. They like to see improvement from past mistakes.</p>