<p>I'm looking to transfer into GS from my current school, but from what I've read, GS is full of adults, and I'm not sure if they would accept me. I want to get into GS as a stepping stone to regular Columbia. If I am a traditional student, would they reject me right away? (before looking at grades and stuff like that)</p>
<p>yeah, you need to have taken a one year break in your education and/or present a compelling basis to attend school part-time (i.e. a family, work, or personal factors) to be eligible for GS. so no matter how strong a conventional candidate you are, you wont be regarded as a serious candidate unless you can justify why the unique program is suited to your needs. besides… its extremely difficult to transfer internally from GS to “columbia proper,” anyway. </p>
<p>so you should direct your app directly to the liberal arts college if thats where you want to go</p>
<p>GS is not a stepping stone into “regular” Columbia. Also, yes, you’d be instantly rejected for being a “traditional” student.</p>