<p>Ok, I'm a transfer student applying to Columbia for the fall of this year. I attended a community college for the past 2 years and will graduate with an associate's in engineering science this may. The short answer for columbia asks how and why my current institution isn't meeting my needs. Well, I'm in a two year college so the reasons are obvious. Should I mention the obvious reasons and add positive things I learned at my school? I'm not completely sure on how to approach the essay. Thanks for the help!!</p>