Columbia c/o 2020 applicants (2016-2017)
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Hey everyone,
I had a quick question about Columbia's LOR requirements. It wants one professional letter if you graduated before 2015 but I only have freelance editing experience after graduating so I'm not sure if I should 1) submit my 3 academic LORs, which I believe are strong and more indicative of my abilities, or 2) ask my clients to write a LOR for me... kind of stuck on what to do so any advice would be helpful!!
I had a quick question about Columbia's LOR requirements. It wants one professional letter if you graduated before 2015 but I only have freelance editing experience after graduating so I'm not sure if I should 1) submit my 3 academic LORs, which I believe are strong and more indicative of my abilities, or 2) ask my clients to write a LOR for me... kind of stuck on what to do so any advice would be helpful!!
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mm2368 wrote:irving80 wrote:Hey everyone,
I had a quick question about Columbia's LOR requirements. It wants one professional letter if you graduated before 2015 but I only have freelance editing experience after graduating so I'm not sure if I should 1) submit my 3 academic LORs, which I believe are strong and more indicative of my abilities, or 2) ask my clients to write a LOR for me... kind of stuck on what to do so any advice would be helpful!!
Assistant Director on this issue said unless you're out of undergrad for "a significant amount of time, we do prefer academic letters." This was during an info session and she said professional letters were fine for two prospective in the room who had been out of school for 5-7 years
Not sure if you're within this time frame or if it's more arbitrary than we realize but I really think Columbia wants to know who you are in the classroom and if they're worried about who you are outside of it, they'll just interview you. I say go all three academic.
Hey mm2368,
That totally answers my question. Thank you for your input!!
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Not sure if being invited to interview is a bad sign or a good sign or nobody knows -- just as a data point, I was not invited to interview. Above 75ths, applied mid September.
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Kaziende wrote:Not sure if being invited to interview is a bad sign or a good sign or nobody knows -- just as a data point, I was not invited to interview. Above 75ths, applied mid September.
On the flip side, I got an interview and I'm >75th GPA and at the 75th for LSAT. Really curious to understand how they're deciding who to interview...
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Does anyone have any ideas about what kinds of questions they ask? My interview is tomorrow, and I haven't seen anything about what their interviews are like.
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xnsch wrote:Kaziende wrote:Not sure if being invited to interview is a bad sign or a good sign or nobody knows -- just as a data point, I was not invited to interview. Above 75ths, applied mid September.
On the flip side, I got an interview and I'm >75th GPA and at the 75th for LSAT. Really curious to understand how they're deciding who to interview...
We have the same stats, but I have radio silence on my end. When did you apply?
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The general consensus from last year was that we had no clue how the interview process worked. CLS has been expanding the number of applicants that they interview, but there were still plenty last year, across all ranges of numbers, who got in without having to interview.
I can't remember off the top of my head whether named scholarships were more likely to require an interview first. There was some discussion about it in last year's thread, if anyone is brave enough to dig through.
I can't remember off the top of my head whether named scholarships were more likely to require an interview first. There was some discussion about it in last year's thread, if anyone is brave enough to dig through.
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Does anyone that interviewed have any general feedback about the process?
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SilverSurfer2020 wrote:Does anyone that interviewed have any general feedback about the process?
Just had mine. It was pretty standard and easygoing, very conversational.
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lg77 wrote:SilverSurfer2020 wrote:Does anyone that interviewed have any general feedback about the process?
Just had mine. It was pretty standard and easygoing, very conversational.
+1
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lg77 wrote:SilverSurfer2020 wrote:Does anyone that interviewed have any general feedback about the process?
Just had mine. It was pretty standard and easygoing, very conversational.
Yay! That's good to hear. How long did it last?
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airwrecka wrote:lg77 wrote:SilverSurfer2020 wrote:Does anyone that interviewed have any general feedback about the process?
Just had mine. It was pretty standard and easygoing, very conversational.
Yay! That's good to hear. How long did it last?
It was about 20 min. I'm now getting paranoid and second guessing myself...typical

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Anyone doing ED at Columbia? Has any ED kids received interview invite? Thanks
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Interview went well. The interviewer is very friendly. Be prepared for the standard questions: Why Columbia, Why do you want to move to NYC. Be prepared to ask some questions at the end.
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NorthDragon wrote:Anyone doing ED at Columbia? Has any ED kids received interview invite? Thanks
Yes, I applied ED in the beginning of October. I received an interview invite last week!
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Interview soon, any curveball questions to be on the look out for?
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beantheshadow wrote:Interview soon, any curveball questions to be on the look out for?
I'd like to know as well! Mine is tomorrow. Good luck!!
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Interviewed on Monday.
"Why Columbia? Why NYC? Why law? Where do you see yourself in five years? What's your plan after graduating? Are you sure you want to leave your current career for law? Why do you want to leave your current career?"
That about sums it up. Really easy, really nice, really informal. Don't stress.
"Why Columbia? Why NYC? Why law? Where do you see yourself in five years? What's your plan after graduating? Are you sure you want to leave your current career for law? Why do you want to leave your current career?"
That about sums it up. Really easy, really nice, really informal. Don't stress.
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ProductofUnreality wrote:Interviewed on Monday.
"Why Columbia? Why NYC? Why law? Where do you see yourself in five years? What's your plan after graduating? Are you sure you want to leave your current career for law? Why do you want to leave your current career?"
That about sums it up. Really easy, really nice, really informal. Don't stress.
thanks so much! sounds like this interview will be much more enjoyable than my Chicago one was, so I'm excited

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airwrecka wrote:ProductofUnreality wrote:Interviewed on Monday.
"Why Columbia? Why NYC? Why law? Where do you see yourself in five years? What's your plan after graduating? Are you sure you want to leave your current career for law? Why do you want to leave your current career?"
That about sums it up. Really easy, really nice, really informal. Don't stress.
thanks so much! sounds like this interview will be much more enjoyable than my Chicago one was, so I'm excited
Wait what the Chicago one like? I have to do that on Monday.
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ProductofUnreality wrote:airwrecka wrote:ProductofUnreality wrote:Interviewed on Monday.
"Why Columbia? Why NYC? Why law? Where do you see yourself in five years? What's your plan after graduating? Are you sure you want to leave your current career for law? Why do you want to leave your current career?"
That about sums it up. Really easy, really nice, really informal. Don't stress.
thanks so much! sounds like this interview will be much more enjoyable than my Chicago one was, so I'm excited
Wait what the Chicago one like? I have to do that on Monday.
It's pretty bland.
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