<p>I'm from the Harvard board, international.</p>
<p>I think I wanna be prepared for the worst. :(</p>
<p>Thanx in advance.</p>
<p>Here was mine, I cant stop looking at it!</p>
<p>Dear __________, </p>
<p>Congratulations! The Committee on Admissions joins me in the most rewarding part of my job informing you that you have been selected for admission to Columbia University in the City of New York. As a member of the Class of 2009, you will be a participant in an academic community wealthy in intellectual and personal talents of every kind. We are fully confident that the gifts you bring to our campus will be unique and valuable and that your abilities will be challenged and developed here. </p>
<p>You and your family have every reason to be proud of the great achievements that we acknowledge today with this good news. We hope you will share your joy and excitement with the faculty at your school who have helped you reach this happy day. </p>
<p>The Columbia faculty, students and administration look forward to welcoming you into a community that thrives on our combination of a demanding curriculum, a diverse and talented student body, and a college town abundant in dynamism and opportunities. We know that you will contribute to the academic and personal excellence that has been the hallmark of Columbia students since 1754. The coming years at Columbia promise to be lively and joyful ones indeed as we continue to celebrate over 250 years of achievement and distinction. </p>
<p>It is our great pleasure to congratulate you on the successes that have earned you this fine honor, and we eagerly anticipate the successes that you will no doubt enjoy at Columbia. If any member of the admissions staff can assist you in the days ahead, please do not hesitate to write or call. </p>
<p>Warmest Regards,
Jessica Marinaccio
Director of Undergraduate Admissions </p>
<p>P.S. Please note that a hardcopy of the above was mailed out this afternoon.</p>
<p>I erased mine...what an insult......................................I hate that deferral letter...</p>
<p>i never read my letter.. my mom deleted it.. sorry i dont have it..</p>
<p>Dear ______, </p>
<p>The Committee on Admissions has carefully reviewed your application to Columbia University under the Early Decision Program. I am sorry to inform you that we will not be able to offer you admission. I realize that this is disappointing news for you and your family, particularly in light of your strong interest in Columbia. </p>
<p>Over the past six years, the first-year applicant pool to Columbia has nearly doubled in size, making admissions intensely competitive for candidates seeking places here. The Committee on Admissions carefully evaluates each candidates credentials in the context of the applicant pool; because our decisions are the product of many hours of thorough assessment and review, we must emphasize that they are final and not subject to appeal. </p>
<p>I want you to know that our decision in no way reflects a lack of confidence in your ability to achieve success at a competitive college and throughout life. Our experience is that the vast majority of students who do not gain admission here go on to distinguish themselves at many fine colleges and universities all over the world. </p>
<p>We appreciate the interest you have demonstrated in Columbia and wish you the best in your college career and future endeavors. </p>
<p>Sincerely,
Jessica Marinaccio
Director
Undergraduate Admissions </p>
<p>P.S. Please note that a hardcopy of the above was mailed out this afternoon.</p>
<p>Oh my... that's harsh.</p>
<p>yeah the rejection letter is painful to read....</p>
<p>deferrall too a little bit. i dont have a copy though, i just saw it somewhere.</p>
<p>^damn, it is. Straight up "we're not offering you admission." That sucks man.</p>