Columbia c/o 2016 Applicants (2012-2013) Forum

JedBartlett · Post by **JedBartlett** » Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:17 pm

feralinfant wrote:is the consensus on the supplementary essay that it's really just for a DS or an addendum for lsat/gpa with legitimate excuses (i.e. medical).

In other words I shouldn't use this as an opening to write a "why columbia" right?

I'm pretty sure that I should just not add anything based on the wording but I thought i'd get TLS collective wisdom first.

I wrote a Why Columbia but honestly I'm sure it doesn't matter either way

Crowing · Post by **Crowing** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 9:27 pm

It has been a month now and my app still isn't complete. I e-mailed admissions last week and got a generic "completion is pending blah blah" response. Would it be advisable to give them a call?

Kionaltski · Post by **Kionaltski** » Sat Oct 27, 2012 10:02 pm

Crowing wrote:It has been a month now and my app still isn't complete. I e-mailed admissions last week and got a generic "completion is pending blah blah" response. Would it be advisable to give them a call?

I sent my app in mid September and I just got my application complete email yesterday. I think they're starting to get around to it. maybe wait one more week until you call

Mdenis1 · Post by **Mdenis1** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 5:56 am

whatisthewhat wrote:Do you have to do anything to get on law schools' radar for fee waivers (start applications on LSAC etc.)? Sorry to everyone if this is teh dumbs.

Just make sure your lsac profiles allows "CRS" school research (something like ths... Candidate Referral Service)

schools usually target applicants within their lsat and gpa range. I got a lot of waivers but none from Columbia.

VasaVasori · Post by **VasaVasori** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:01 pm

smaug_ · Post by **smaug_** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:05 pm

VasaVasori wrote:Trying to decide whether or not to ED

Don't. (Sorry to drop in 0Ls.) I'm enjoying my 1L experience here (as much as one can), but I think EDing to Columbia would almost always be the wrong choice. If you're absolutely certain you wouldn't go anywhere else or you know you wouldn't go to NYU, it might make sense. Otherwise, you're giving away your right to bargain for minimal gain.

VasaVasori · Post by **VasaVasori** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:15 pm

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remix · Post by **remix** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:41 pm

I've also been on the edge of EDing (but leaning towards not) - has it even been proven that ED for Columbia gives a noticeable boost?

sabanist · Post by **sabanist** » Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:54 pm

Checking in!

Volforlife · Post by **Volforlife** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:24 am

Checking in. Hello future classmates.

gianna · Post by **gianna** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:38 am

Debating whether or not to ED (3.74/173) since a look at LSN shows that area filled with yellow

NoodleyOne · Post by **NoodleyOne** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 10:04 am

App officially submitted. 3.5/179.

Volforlife · Post by **Volforlife** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 11:28 am

App officially submitted. 3.5/179.

Noodley, I hope to see you there.

Volforlife · Post by **Volforlife** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 12:04 pm

is the consensus on the supplementary essay that it's really just for a DS or an addendum for lsat/gpa with legitimate excuses (i.e. medical).

In other words I shouldn't use this as an opening to write a "why columbia" right?

I'm pretty sure that I should just not add anything based on the wording but I thought i'd get TLS collective wisdom first.

From the Columbia website : "Some examples include diversity statements, statements of strong interest in Columbia Law School, explanations of undergraduate and/or LSAT performance, etc."

permapress · Post by **permapress** » Fri Nov 02, 2012 4:38 pm

submitted today!

sokomofo · Post by **sokomofo** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 5:05 am

Elahrairah · Post by **Elahrairah** » Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:44 pm

Just applied ED as well. Godspeed.

woolfiot · Post by **woolfiot** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 6:44 pm

If the report isn't received/processed until after the ED deadline, but the app was submitted through LSAC on time, does that still count as having made the deadline?

Lavitz · Post by **Lavitz** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:02 pm

woolfiot wrote:If the report isn't received/processed until after the ED deadline, but the app was submitted through LSAC on time, does that still count as having made the deadline?

The wording from their Early Decision Contract (downloadable here):

If you have chosen to apply as an Early Decision candidate, please complete this form and submit it to LSAC with all other required application materials no later than November 15.

So it looks like it will count as long as it was submitted by then.

woolfiot · Post by **woolfiot** » Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:28 pm

Ok awesome, thanks so much for referencing that. I was too tired to go searching for the info.

believeit · Post by **believeit** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 12:00 pm

What do you guys think or should I ED Penn for a higher chance of acceptance?

Rahviveh · Post by **Rahviveh** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 12:08 pm

believeit wrote:What do you guys think or should I ED Penn for a higher chance of acceptance?

Penn. CLS would be a waste of an ED, although PEnn's probably not happening either.

Crowing · Post by **Crowing** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:13 pm

Almost 6 weeks incomplete now, but I guess I shouldn't call now in light of recent events

bailey8078 · Post by **bailey8078** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:13 pm

Crowing wrote:Almost 6 weeks incomplete now, but I guess I shouldn't call now in light of recent events

Reapplicant? I have the feeling this may be why mine is taking so long. UCLA told me that's what held me up there

Crowing · Post by **Crowing** » Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:41 pm

bailey8078 wrote:
Crowing wrote:Almost 6 weeks incomplete now, but I guess I shouldn't call now in light of recent events
Reapplicant? I have the feeling this may be why mine is taking so long. UCLA told me that's what held me up there

Yes I am. You're still waiting on CLS completion also?

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