<p>Is the Columbia University: School of General Studies an easy way of getting into an ivy? You can apply directly there and the acceptance rate is more than 30%. Could this actually be something that works? Can you transfer between schools and move into the regular undergrad school after one semester?</p>
<p>I thought that GS was for non-trads. do freshman coming from HS get accepted? </p>
<p>Anyway, GS does not give good aid, so unless your parents are paying for all costs, GS won’t likely be affordable. </p>