<p>I finished HS and took more than 1 year break.</p>
<p>I was going to apply to CC, but realized I should be applying to GS. Bummer I already had it on my CommonApp account...what now?!</p>
<p>It would be a waste of time and money sending it in right? Since they will ignore it or if lucky sent to GS....Am I right?</p>
<p>Ive read that GS is harder to get in, and no chance with FinAid, right?</p>
<p>So should I just move on, erase it from my C.A account and forget about it?</p>
<p>What was your reason for taking the long break?</p>
<p>travelling mainly</p>
<p>gs is different to apply to, and i would not use the word ‘harder.’ in fact most would say it is more forgiving for applicants from different backgrounds. </p>
<p>yes they do not give any finaid that is not merit based, so if you need financial support it may not be the best option.</p>
<p>you would most likely not qualify for cc unless your reason is especially incredible - like the guy from china who was a dissident during Tienanmen who went to columbia when he was like 21 and graduated at like 24 with three degrees.</p>
<p>So, it would be a waste of money applying there?
Since although I think i have good ec’s and gpa, they are not spectacular or unusual…
CC is blind for canadians and mexicans, so I would have a good chance.</p>
<p>However GS doesnt say anything about being blind. </p>
<p>So, do you recommend to just say bye to Columbia and move on?
Or apply? Id be applying to CC. Do they transfer the application to GS? or what would happen if I did applied to CC?</p>
<p>a) gs is ‘need blind’ admissions for all students because it does not take need into consideration for any student when they admit you. because it does not offer ANY need based aid. you seem to be obsessed with how hard it is to get into a school - gs admits somewhere around 40% of candidates who apply - what does this mean? 1) the pool is smaller, 2) they look for a lot of different kinds of candidates. it does not mean that just about anyone is admitted, it just means that they have different students who apply and make up that student body. it is clear that you have no idea what gs is, please research this school and decide if it is right for you - your statements above show a naivetee, particularly in your desire to compare it to traditional ugrad programs.</p>
<p>b) i recommend you do whatever you think is best.</p>
<p>c) if you apply to cc and are deemed ineligible, they will ask you if you want to be transferred to gs, otherwise you will just be denied.</p>
<p>d) gs is a great option for some students, not all. it is an expensive undergraduate experience, but if money isn’t an issue, or you’re real smart and can get a merit scholarship (gs only provides merit scholarships) then it is a way to have a more flexible ‘ivy league’ education. it is the only ivy league ‘school’ that actively allows you to go part time, etc.</p>