<p>I've applied to several Journalism schools, as can be found in other threads. Anyway, I'm planning to visit these schools and interview where possible to get a better feel for the school and its program. So in an attempt to see Columbia, here's the response I get:</p>
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<p>The information session will be conducted with one Admissions officer. It
will consist of a short introduction to the school by the officer, and a
Q&A session following afterward. You will not be able to speak with
professors or students during the session.</p>
<p>A tour of the Journalism school is also unavailable to prospective
students, and generally, you will not be allowed to sit in on class
sessions. It is possible for you to email the professor of the class
you'd like to attend and request permission. If there's a professor you'd
like to speak with, please contact that professor directly to set up an
appointment. You can attend public lectures that are open to everyone,</p>
<h2>and you can find these events on the website</h2>
<p>This is the only school that won't let me sit in on classes or talk to professors or students. ***? I mean, Columbia was my first choice, but they're acting like they have something to hide here. I get that they're selective, but good God...not even sitting in on a class? Plus, they're not exactly helpful over the phone. Thus far, they've been the least hospitable grad school I've spoken with. Maybe just because they're Ivy League they're snobs?</p>