<p>I am totally confused.
For instance, I found this link:
<a href="https://gs.columbia.edu/early-action">https://gs.columbia.edu/early-action</a>
It says: Fall applicants who submit complete applications by the March 1 Early Action deadline will be notified of their admission decisions by May 1.
This is so different from what my understanding about EA in any other schools.</p>
<p>Could someone kindly explain the difference to me?
A reference link would be helpful.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Based on my knowledge, the Columbia School of General Studies is not for the typical undergraduate student. They’re for people who are employed but wish to get a degree, or have families so they need to attend night classes. I believe it was founded to educate world war II veterans. So basically it’s for people with special circumstances who want to earn a bachelor’s. </p>
<p>I’m assuming you’re in high school, so I wouldn’t apply to this school. Look at <a href=“http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/”>http://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/</a></p>
<p>Thank you, @romeonachos!!</p>
<p>GS doesn’t really offer night classes. It’s the same coursework, classes, professors, etc.</p>
<p>GS serves a non-traditional population. But, the education is the same.</p>
<p>@cyancyan,</p>
<p>The School of General Studies is designed for students who have had a break in their education of at least one year, or who are only able to attend class on a part-time basis. Classes offered are not GS-specific, since GS students and Columbia College students register for the same classes, and there are several night classes offered.</p>
<p>There are some cases where a student graduating high school would apply to GS. For example, those interested in applying to the Dual BA Program Between Columbia University and Sciences Po ( <a href=“SPO Dual BA”>https://gs.columbia.edu/sciences-po/</a> ) or the joint program between GS and the Jewish Theological Seminary ( <a href=“https://gs.columbia.edu/jts-joint-program”>https://gs.columbia.edu/jts-joint-program</a> ) would apply to these programs through GS. Additionally, a high school student that has a career with a demanding schedule–a professional dancer, for example–might apply to GS if they were only able to attend classes part time.</p>
<p>Hope this is helpful.</p>
<p>Sincerely,
Christina
GS Tour Guide</p>
<p>GS doesn’t have night classes, but you’d better forget about sleeping.</p>
<p>I’ve been out for a year and I’m still amazed at how ■■■■■■ up my sleep schedule is.</p>
<p>Directly from website: <a href=“https://gs.columbia.edu/”>https://gs.columbia.edu/</a></p>
<p>"The School of General Studies of Columbia University is the finest liberal arts college in the United States created specifically for returning and nontraditional students seeking a rigorous, traditional, Ivy League undergraduate degree full or part time.</p>
<p>GS is also home to the oldest and largest Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program in the United States, the Joint Program with Jewish Theological Seminary, and the Dual BA Program Between Columbia University and Sciences Po."</p>
<p>GS has recently updated its Early Action deadlines and notification dates, so to clear up any possible confusion, here is the current timeline:</p>
<p>Fall Semester - Early Action
<p>Spring Semester - Early Action
<p><a href=“https://gs.columbia.edu/early-action”>https://gs.columbia.edu/early-action</a></p>
<p>Regular decision applicants are notified of their admissions decisions approximately 6-8 weeks after their applications are complete.</p>
<p>Christina
GS Tour Guide</p>
<p>Does being a community college transfer count as non-traditional?</p>
<p>No, unless sometime during your studies you took a consecutive year off from school. </p>