Why is Columbia's admit rate so low?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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I'd argue that if HYPSMC are the top six colleges, Columbia is, without much competition, #7.

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<p>I love when people say what they'd "argue," but don't argue anything of any sort. Rather, they make a baseless and conclusory statement.</p>

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<p>To muerteapablo, maybe your friends were just lucky because when the people I knew tried it, they failed spectacularly. And one of them, I know for sure, is doing well enough that she has a good shot at all the best Dental schools in the nation. Or maybe they were just unlucky.</p>

<p>And Columbia2002 really just wants a fight, yes? In the statement, dwharris said "I'd argue" as in "I WOULD argue." Which, I believe, suggests a hypothetical. In other words, if he were to make a case about it, that would be his thesis.</p>

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And Columbia2002 really just wants a fight, yes? In the statement, dwharris said "I'd argue" as in "I WOULD argue." Which, I believe, suggests a hypothetical. In other words, if he were to make a case about it, that would be his thesis.

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<p>A more appropriate statement would be, "In my humble personal opinion." Saying what you would argue -- without making any argument whatsoever -- is a poor way to attempt to bolster your statement from something that's just your personal opinion to something that's grounded in logic/fact/reality.</p>

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<p>^ I'd argue that this is ridiculously pointless. In my humble personal opinion.</p>

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<p>What's the internet for, if not pointless arguments?</p>

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<p>Porn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>Yes, well, you have to take a break from that at some point.</p>