<p>For example, if someone applies to Columbia and then Columbia rejects them, does the rejection letter state why he/she wasn't admitted?</p>
<p>Does it say because of poor grades/SAT scores or lack f extra-curricular activities, etc.</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses. I am just curious.</p>
<p>no.............</p>
<p>i know people who got rejected that called the admissions office to ask why they were rejected. it doesn't say anything on the letter though.</p>
<p>Most schools, especially selective ones, will refuse to answer that question. But, casually, your GC could always call and ask.</p>
<p>Yeah that's what I meant, the GC called and asked.</p>
<p>Usually because there is too much competition and freshman class size is limited.</p>
<p>Yeah- most schools are a crapshoot.</p>
<p>But no, they don't tell you.</p>
<p>Does your g.c. calling ever work? I'm not sure I would want to know exactly why I didn't get in... I would want to believe that I was one of the ones who didn't get that lovely lottery winning ticket...</p>