Columbia c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014 cycle) Forum

[francesfarmer]

CLS class of 2017 (deferred from 2016) checking in here. Keep your heads up, splitters.

Good luck everyone!

[NapoleonXV]

Does it take a long time for CLS even to confirm receipt of application?

[armysgt]

For the app question 5.5: "Has your education in college, university, or professional school been interrupted for one term or more for any reason?"

They immediately follow up with a blank letting us explain:

6. If your education was interrupted, explain the circumstances. (maximum characters 500)


BUT THEN, they require the same explanation again in the addenda, this time as an attached document without character limit.

I don't really need more than 500 characters to explain...but I'm not allowed to not attach the addenda. Am I supposed to just repeat myself??

[Let It Roll]

Does it take a long time for CLS even to confirm receipt of application?

I was wondering the same thing, since I submitted my app a few days back and hadn't heard anything.

After browsing their website, I think it could take up to two weeks before they confirm.

[The-Specs]

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[Humbert Humbert]

Does it take a long time for CLS even to confirm receipt of application?

I was wondering the same thing, since I submitted my app a few days back and hadn't heard anything.

After browsing their website, I think it could take up to two weeks before they confirm.

Submitted mine 9/5, 14 days ago. Still no acknowledgement. Feels good.

[04102014]

For the app question 5.5: "Has your education in college, university, or professional school been interrupted for one term or more for any reason?"

They immediately follow up with a blank letting us explain:

6. If your education was interrupted, explain the circumstances. (maximum characters 500)


BUT THEN, they require the same explanation again in the addenda, this time as an attached document without character limit.

I don't really need more than 500 characters to explain...but I'm not allowed to not attach the addenda. Am I supposed to just repeat myself??

I did, word for word.

Same here.

[MoMettaMonk]

Class of 2016 stats are up. LSAT median dropped to 171. http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/ ... ss-profile

[TheMostDangerousLG]

Class of 2016 stats are up. LSAT median dropped to 171. http://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions/ ... ss-profile

And the 25th GPA to 3.54. My dream school is a festering TTT.

(JUST KIDDING, COLUMBIA. LOVE YOU, BABY.)

[Humbert Humbert]

I went to their website and clicked on the "Check Application Status" page, and I entered my information - it says they've received all the necessary components to make my app complete, and are in the process of compiling them. Says they will send an email once they have finished compiling everything.

[The-Specs]

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[The-Specs]

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[Let It Roll]

Does it take a long time for CLS even to confirm receipt of application?

I was wondering the same thing, since I submitted my app a few days back and hadn't heard anything.

After browsing their website, I think it could take up to two weeks before they confirm.

So, I still haven't recieved any confirmation from Columbia about my app but I went to their website today and put my info in and not only does it say they have my app but that it is complete. So, whether they acknowledge receiving your app or not it could already be in the works.

I just followed what you did and saw my application was complete as well.

Sucks we're gonna have to wait a couple of months either way.

[The-Specs]

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[Let It Roll]

I just followed what you did and saw my application was complete as well.

Sucks we're gonna have to wait a couple of months either way.

Agreed, but good to know they have it either way.

For sure. Thanks for the heads up!

[kathj06]

Checking in; decided to bite the bullet and apply to schools in NYC, despite my fear of being strapped for time and money in an expensive city with numerous distractions!

[jbagelboy]

Checking in; decided to bite the bullet and apply to schools in NYC, despite my fear of being strapped for time and money in an expensive city with numerous distractions!

Cant speak to the village life, but morningside is insular enough to avoid being TOO distracted. Its just nice to have so much available culture on weekends.

The money? Yea that part undeniably sucks. New york is expensive in a new way. You have to accept that saving is useless and you will be broke/further in debt here. Then again, my rationalization is, why sweat the small stuff: its pennies (aside from rent) compared to the $$ we're spending/loaning on tuition.

[HYS123]

Does Columbia give fee waivers, and if so should I expect one with a 172 and a 4.00? My application is ready to submit, but I've been holding off for this reason.

[TheMostDangerousLG]

Does Columbia give fee waivers, and if so should I expect one with a 172 and a 4.00? My application is ready to submit, but I've been holding off for this reason.

They probably won't for a while, if they do. I'd go ahead and submit if you're ready.

[Sourrudedude]

Does Columbia give fee waivers, and if so should I expect one with a 172 and a 4.00? My application is ready to submit, but I've been holding off for this reason.

I think last year they gave them out mid to late september, I'm still waiting though.

[jcccc]

3.58 to 3.54 drop 25% GPA median... damn. Not that I'm within that range but still. Damn.

[Vincent]

Does it take a long time for CLS even to confirm receipt of application?

I was wondering the same thing, since I submitted my app a few days back and hadn't heard anything.

After browsing their website, I think it could take up to two weeks before they confirm.

Last year, I submitted on 10/12 and didn't get confirmation until 11/5.

[NapoleonXV]

For those of you waiting for a status update,

Click
https://web.law.columbia.edu/admissions ... ion-status
and create an account yourself.

I submitted two days ago and they have received all the stuff now.

[kathj06]

Checking in; decided to bite the bullet and apply to schools in NYC, despite my fear of being strapped for time and money in an expensive city with numerous distractions!

Cant speak to the village life, but morningside is insular enough to avoid being TOO distracted. Its just nice to have so much available culture on weekends.

The money? Yea that part undeniably sucks. New york is expensive in a new way. You have to accept that saving is useless and you will be broke/further in debt here. Then again, my rationalization is, why sweat the small stuff: its pennies (aside from rent) compared to the $$ we're spending/loaning on tuition.

That is true--if I'm already gonna be six figures in debt, what's a few thousand more on top of that? It does make sense, but it'll be a mindset that might take some getting used to!

[francesfarmer]

Does Columbia give fee waivers, and if so should I expect one with a 172 and a 4.00? My application is ready to submit, but I've been holding off for this reason.

Just email and ask for one.