Opportunity Programs- What does this mean?

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<p>Dear ____,</p>

<p>We are considering your application for one of Columbia University's
opportunity programs. In order to determine if you are eligible, we
would need to see a copy of your parents' 2005 tax forms. If they have
not filed yet, then we would need to review a copy of their estimated
taxes and/or copies of their W-2 forms, 2004 tax forms, and any other income received in
the household.</p>

<p>Please fax the requested information by Friday, to my attention at ----- and please respond upon receipt of this message
Thank you in advance for your attention to this important matter.</p>

<p>Jason Collado</p>

<p>Director, Opportunity Programs and Undergraduate Services (OPUS)</p>

<p>Columbia University</p>

<p>103 Furnald Hall</p>

<p>--> i received this email the other day. did anyone else get this email? i was so surprised by it. i've never heard of OPUS. can anyone fill me in, and is this a good sign for admissions?</p>

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<p>with a quick google search, i found this:
<a href="http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/asp/programs/%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/asp/programs/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>sounds like a likely letter after reading that link.... I guess you get full ride on that program</p>

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<p>i really hope it's a likely.</p>

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<p>Opportunity Program participants receive the following services:</p>

<pre><code> Full financial aid covering tuition, room, and board.
Academic, personal, career, and financial counseling.
Professional and peer mentoring programs.
Individualized/group tutorial services.
Semester book allowance.
</code></pre>

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<p>HOLY CRAP!</p>

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<p>btw did you do an interview?</p>

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<p>nope, i was never contacted for an interview. i'm pretty sure that i'm considered for the program because i'm very low income and a URM.</p>

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<p>My daughter has two friends who have their tuition totally covered through these programs. She mentioned that they both have "benefactors"....but didn't know any more than that.</p>

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<p>yay! i was contacted for an interview today.</p>

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<p>hey vivi06,</p>

<p>if you don't mind, can you post your sat scores and gpa? </p>

<p>I was hoping to get into columbia through heop as well but i haven't heard from them at all. Looks like im going to be rejected.</p>

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<p>i'm in the same situation as bluefaced</p>

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<p>i got considered for NOP</p>

<p>4.0W, 11/337
700M, 580V, 650W, 720 IIC, 680 chem.</p>

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<p>4.2 gpa
650 V
620 W
math..NOT GOOD</p>

<p>680 bio
620 us hist</p>

<p>ap eng- 3
ap bio- 4
ap us- 4</p>

<p>very below average for columbia. it got me into ucla though and hopefully berkeley.</p>

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<p>I got the same letter for opportunity programs and was interviewed. I was so nervous. Congrats to you. I hope we both make it in!!!! You see, I went to a scholarship program 'Al Neuharth, Founder of USA Today Free Spirit Scholarship' and at the award dinner there were some big names in journalism, politics and education. and among them was the preisdent of Columbia! I actually had to sit next to him! and we talked and I told him about my situation and you know how he like isn't allowed to say much in it, but he just smiled, asked for my name like 3 times and was like 'Well I look forward to seeinmg you next fall'.....I am too excited now.</p>

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<p>AH! I am still worrying! I don't care if I don't get NOP because I know I am not as poor as some people, but I want that recommendation to be admitted!!!</p>

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<p>That may be true but hey, anyone would love a full ride :)</p>

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<p>Ok is there anyone out there that has received this opportunity program from Columbia. Did they get the e-mail before decisions were mailed out too?</p>