Incoming Columbia grad student taking questions

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<p>I posted this on one of the other boards, but this one may get a little more "action," so I'll toss it up here too.</p>

<p>I used to post in this forum (mostly in the Northwestern area) ages ago with the username "zcat18." It's been awhile since I've ventured back, but I'd be happy to take your questions. I majored in Media & Politics (a sub-field of Communication) at Northwestern with a minor in Chinese Language and Culture. In addition, I worked in the Office of Undergraduate Admission in various capacities for the entirety of my tenure at NU (I don't know anything about undergraduate admissions at Columbia, specifically, but I do have some insight into the process in general). </p>

<p>I'll be starting graduate school at Columbia in the fall, but in the meantime, I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have about the college admission process, the graduate school admission process, and perhaps most importantly, the college experience itself (thank goodness for slow summer desk jobs, right?). </p>

<p>...so fire away!</p>

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<p>How can I get a job in admissions if I am a graduate student at columbia( especially in the summer).</p>

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<p>You know, I tried to do that, and they said that there likely wouldn't be any positions open for the '05-'06 academic year. I don't think there's a set process for job inquiries, though--just a phone call or an e-mail.</p>

<p>*Edit: I'm not sure about summer employment.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I just wanted a job for the summer 2006. I think I will stop by the office and ask them.</p>

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<p>Have you ever been so happy about getting into an Ivy that you've cried about it?</p>

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<p>I am from a very small country – Macedonia (1.5 million people). I have been living and working on my own since 14 and I really want to get into some of the Ivy schools like Columbia. I came to the U.S. last year and finished 11th grade. Here is how I stand:</p>

<p>.I got into early admission program: The Clarkson School (skipped 12 grade something like a prep school and will be taking college classes instead going 12 grade in high school) in NY
GPA – 4.50
All AP Classes
SAT2 US History – 730
SAT2 Math IIC – 740
SAT2 Physics – Will take in September
SAT1 – Math 650 Verbal 500</p>

<p>Have a huge resume with many job experiences because I lived and worked alone since 14 and plus these several more important awards:</p>

<p>4th Place in Computer Programming – State Level
Many 1st places in regional competitions in programming.
(I will apply as a international student)</p>

<p>I would appreciate very much if anybody answers because I don’t have whom to ask.
Thanks a lot.</p>

<p>Vido</p>