<p>DUDEYS and DUDETTES!!!!</p>
<p>Goodness me.. time does fly by..
Weeks and months ago we never thought we'd get through the days..
But already December's closing in....
Our envelopes are coming soon....
And it will be the festive season!!! :)</p>
<p>Let's officially countdown here. (Assuming that we find out on Monday the 13th - to be safe, we don't want to be let down if it doesn't come on the 10th).</p>
<p>Thomas would you like to do the honours?</p>
<p>Angelniki can you post up that email again pls?? So sorry but I can't find it .. forgot which thread it was on...
I wanna read it again! lol. And how do they know that the decisions will be sent out BY Dec 10th???? I mean they're making decisions now.. quite last minute..What if they don't make it on time..</p>
<p>Oh btw.. If you're not a Columbia-obssessive.. don't participate in this thread</p>
<p>Heh, gladly.</p>
<p>Currently Fri Nov 26, 11:30 PM.</p>
<p>Countdown to Monday the 13th: 16 days.
to Friday the 10th: 13 days.</p>
<p>:)
well done thomas!!!</p>
<p>Oh and Angelniki's email</p>
<p>"Please fax (preferred method) or mail the missing document(s) to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Materials must be received by Tuesday, November 23rd. Our fax number is 212-854-3393, and our mailing address is:</p>
<p>212 Hamilton Hall
1130 Amsterdam Avenue, MC 2807
New York, NY, 10027</p>
<p>We have checked our files thoroughly so even if you believe the documents in question were sent, send duplicate copies in order to avoid delays rather than responding to this email or calling the Admissions office. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.</p>
<p>As materials are received and processed, allow two days for the system to update your file. You may confirm receipt of the missing documents by using the Application Tracking website above. We will be mailing and e-mailing decisions by December 10th."</p>
<p>Seems pretty certain that it will come on Friday 10th... I like the smaller number =p
Come, let's be optimistic and call it 13 days, and be optimistic about our emails too! <em>crosses fingers and hopes</em></p>
<p>:) good call thomas!
i agree!!!</p>
<p>let me just say... on weekdays.. u know how lonely it is to find that i'm the only one posting at 4pm when you guys are all tucked in bed cus it's 2am or whatever...
so i post all by myself.
then i check later on at night or whenever u guys are up in ur time zones.. then it takes me forever to read everyones posts! lol hahah thats why i need to go to columbia sooner.. so we'll all be on the same wavelength!</p>
<p>13 days.... :)</p>
<p>I wonder... If even the adcom knows exactly what they want.. Doesn't it depend on case to case.. and year by year...?</p>
<p>Obviously strong applicants are accepted.. But, doesn't the measure of a "strong" applicant depend on the adcom officer reading the application, what they are looking for at the present moment, and even on their mood and the weather...and perhaps, also on the applications that come directly before the one they read, and the ones that come directly after...?!?!
Although selection is definitely not just left up to random chance, isn't it true that there is no fixed 'ideal' applicant that they are choosing.. So everyone is up for grabs and everyone is vulnerable. </p>
<p>So.... Would I be foolish to assume that if we are all in fact even the least bit qualified for our first choice universities, then, for some of us that get accepted, these first-choice schools were pre-determined for us, and for some others that are also accepted, it is an interesting amalgamation of luck, chance and whatever else that we are selected to the places we want to go most... If that makes sense...</p>
<p>And for those that are not granted admission... Should we think that we are most fortunate...because, perhaps, the school we thought we loved most, would turn out to be something rather different from what we had hoped it would be... So, it is of our BEST interest that we go somewhere else that will end up being definitely more fulfilling...</p>
<p>For those of us that get accepted to Columbia, it would mean that this is where we were meant to be from the start. And it wouldn't have mattered whether we had those perfect 1600's or a mediocre 1300......all A's or a generous sprinkling of B's....whether we were the valedictorians or a less 'shining' star with a not-so-impressive-rank...the most compassionate community service worker, best rower, most talented violinist OR just a regular kid with no amazing gifts that can be shown in sport or the arts.....</p>
<p>And for those that find themselves elsewhere, it must have turned out for the best :) Because it is in the best of their interest.. And no matter what the future will ALWAYS be bright....</p>
<p>Dear silver-wavez, I think that is one of the sweetest and smartest posts I've seen on this site. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>That was perhaps the most sincere post I have ever read</p>
<p>I think our acceptance depends on whether or not the adcom caught the subway, got her coffee, or had someone smile at her on her way into work that morning. There are thousands of qualified applications, there's no way to tell!! It all depends on whether your particular qualifications strike a cord with the reader...</p>
<p>I have a personal issue as well...I'm going on a weekend getaway with friends, we leave Dec. 10. When can I expect this fateful e-mail? Should I check before I go, wait until I get home (Dec 12), or bring a laptop with me? I don't want to ruin the trip by being unhappy if I don't get an acceptance letter, but I don't want to be anxious about it the whole time either. What ever shall I do?</p>
<p>Also, someone told me that last year Columbia sent the letters out a day early, so I think it's safe to check for them on the 10th.</p>
<p>Well I think you should just go on your holiday and check when you get back Nikki.. That's what I'd do.. I wouldn't want to have a bad time if I get R...</p>
<p>Cedronella and celebrian.. thank you.. and good luck to you too! :)</p>
<p>12 days, 12 days</p>
<p>11 days, 11 days, wooohooo</p>
<p>Oh woww good luck to all ED'ers! Pray for me during the RD round :D</p>
<p>damn.. 11 already??</p>
<p>goodness me, i think i'm going to faint!</p>
<p>OOOhhh.... 10 and a half days everyone :)</p>
<p>OMG.. I just went to the old boards and noticed that you guys made comments on my essay!! lol.
chumboy matt, angelnikki, chidimma loll..</p>
<p>how funny... and this was before the new boards and my obssession started :)</p>
<p>Ok, I've fallen ill.. I think no school for me tomorrow...</p>
<p>Thought I may be of use to all you busy people who are curious about the decisions last year..
<a href="http://www.collegeconfidential.com/cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?57277/39705%5B/url%5D">http://www.collegeconfidential.com/cgi-bin/discus/show.cgi?57277/39705</a> - that's the thread.</p>
<p>Anyhoo, I think this is the breakdown.. I can't guarantee 100% accuracy.. And as for the R's, I'm thinking, there may have been more peopled R-ed but they just didn't put it up... Aww, bless :(</p>
<p>If I'm not wrong there were 28 people who put up their decisions..
-Of those 18 were ACCEPTED
-8 were Deferred (1 of them was soul.. and he's now doing extremely well at Columbia.. so technically 19 were accepted)
-and 2 were R-ed..</p>
<p>-And of the 18 that were accepted...it seems like 11 or more were girls.. And quite a few from in and around NY..</p>
<p>Some interesting and hopeful news for those of us with "lower stats":</p>
<p>--> 1. accepted to CC
female </p>
<p>sat1 1320 sat2 math 560 sat2bioE 580 sat2 writing 650
gpa well i got predicted 44-45 out of 45 pts in IB
trilingual
by biggest musical achievement is playing with my band down at the pub :p </p>
<p>-extremely lucky </p>
<p>----> 2. -Early Decision
-School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University
-Male
-Manhattan NY
-4.2 gpa weighted, approx 3.9 unweighted
-rank: 4 out of class of 318, top 2%
-sat results (many will question how I got in with these low results, lol)
satI: 660M, 520V
satII:620 Math, 570 Writing, 540 Physics
Too many extra curriculars, my most notable is title as Student Ambassador; "representing" America in 8 European countries</p>
<p>There is hope for everyone :)</p>
<p>Silverwavez: thank you for posting this. It's very helpful. It gains my confidence.</p>
<p>You're welcome Jand... and a warm welcome to CC <em>achoooo~ sneeze..</em> damn i hate colds.. anyone have fast and effective remedies?</p>
<p>Oh and question!!</p>
<p>HAs Columbia posted up ED stats like the other ivies..
ie.. yale and Brown (<a href="http://www.browndailyherald.com/news/2004/11/29/CampusNews/Early.Decision.Applications.From.AfricanAmerican.Students.Show.dramatic.Increase-815792.shtml%5B/url%5D">http://www.browndailyherald.com/news/2004/11/29/CampusNews/Early.Decision.Applications.From.AfricanAmerican.Students.Show.dramatic.Increase-815792.shtml</a>)</p>