Moving towards Columbia's Decision Date

Transfer Students
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<p>Ok so here's the situation,</p>

<p>I'm an Econ major.I applied as transfer to Columbia for the upcoming fall. The last day to drop a class at my college is May 14. Columbia's decision comes out somewhere between May1-14,15 (judging from pass threads & rumors). The class that I am endangered of getting a C/D in is an Accounting class (I have a 3.8 GPA overall), I'm just struggling a lot for no apparent reason.</p>

<p>According to Columbia's official statement to transfers I am eligible for transfer. I have taken total of 24+ units this year.However here's the unique situation. If I withdrawal from the accounting class I will no longer be a full time student. I will be .7 unit short (I have 11.3 units). </p>

<p>And I have gone through the statement of transfers many times, it doesn't talk about whether a student needs to be a full time student. I suppose Columbia assumes if a student has taken 24units they must be or counted as a full-time student. I called the office today and the receptionist told me that I need to notify them through email that I changed my class. How should I go about doing this? A Concise letter? or 2-3 paragraph letter explaining my situation. </p>

<p>Furthermore, if I am indeed accepted as a transfer to Columbia will my application be rescinded. I mean Columbia College doesn't even have Accounting related courses as an undergrad. So if i am accepted I won't get an credit I assume. I am going to retake my accounting class during Summer, so will that makeup for the withdrawal, since I'm completing it prior to enrollment. </p>

<p>I know my chances are already slim enough for Columbia. I just don't want to get accepted only get my application rescinded. Bottom line is I don't want to get caught with my pants down. If I don't drop the class and Columbia rejects me, that C or D will destroy my GPA. </p>

<p>I need that class for Haas as a pre-req. If anybody was interested.
I will be cross posting this in the Columbia and transfer forum hoping for more feedback.
Plus this thread will serve future transfer students.</p>

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<p>hmm…im not a columbia expert but ill throw in my 2 cents.</p>

<p>i think you are fine. if you drop it and get a W its just a small stain.
just email them saying you are dropping accounting because you are struggling. no need for an elaborate story. But do remind them that you will retake the class in the summer before transferring over if you are accepted. </p>

<p>I really dont think being a full/part time student affects your transfer.</p>

<p>i dont think your acceptance would be rescinded because you will be taking the course over in the summer, but make sure summer courses are still transferable.</p>

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<p>Yea a W is possibly the best outcome. Goodluck at SC my dad’s always there cuz he’s an alum at Marshall MBA. USC is also on my list of schools but didn’t apply this yr.</p>