Columbia c/o 2020 applicants (2016-2017) Forum

[McMooch]

Do we know when Columbia usually decides on the Held portion? The letter specified a date when they would respond at the latest, but having only three days to decide on which law school I'm attending seems imprudent and a bit unlawyerish.
Maybe they're trying to train us in quick thinking. Who knows?

I think someone had noted that in previous years, people on the Hold list were notified if they were admitted during the first and second week of April, and everyone else (reserves and dings) were notified on or right before April 26th. But seeing as none of us have reported hearing yet, I don't know if that timeline holds...

yeah, I don't remember the accepted holds but I'm pretty sure TLS had reported them before now, bc this year I was braced from march 27 on. it seems like the timeline is different this year. I was reserved 4/20 last year but people had definitely reported acceptances before that

Thanks for the info!

What do we know about scholarship opportunities off the Held list?

[sittykitty]

Do we know when Columbia usually decides on the Held portion? The letter specified a date when they would respond at the latest, but having only three days to decide on which law school I'm attending seems imprudent and a bit unlawyerish.
Maybe they're trying to train us in quick thinking. Who knows?

I think someone had noted that in previous years, people on the Hold list were notified if they were admitted during the first and second week of April, and everyone else (reserves and dings) were notified on or right before April 26th. But seeing as none of us have reported hearing yet, I don't know if that timeline holds...

yeah, I don't remember the accepted holds but I'm pretty sure TLS had reported them before now, bc this year I was braced from march 27 on. it seems like the timeline is different this year. I was reserved 4/20 last year but people had definitely reported acceptances before that

Thanks for the info!

What do we know about scholarship opportunities off the Held list?

Considering how many straight admits got no merit aid, I'm thinking slim to none

[eck456]

Do we know when Columbia usually decides on the Held portion? The letter specified a date when they would respond at the latest, but having only three days to decide on which law school I'm attending seems imprudent and a bit unlawyerish.
Maybe they're trying to train us in quick thinking. Who knows?

I think someone had noted that in previous years, people on the Hold list were notified if they were admitted during the first and second week of April, and everyone else (reserves and dings) were notified on or right before April 26th. But seeing as none of us have reported hearing yet, I don't know if that timeline holds...

yeah, I don't remember the accepted holds but I'm pretty sure TLS had reported them before now, bc this year I was braced from march 27 on. it seems like the timeline is different this year. I was reserved 4/20 last year but people had definitely reported acceptances before that

Thanks for the info!

What do we know about scholarship opportunities off the Held list?

Considering how many straight admits got no merit aid, I'm thinking slim to none

yeah i have no info on that since i withdrew from reserve and started w a different grad program (hence being back here a year later...) but I'm guessing pretty low?

[ztc2020]

If the admissions email did not contain any mention of merit-based aid, should I assume I am not getting any?

[HarvardHopeful95]

I got the call last night. I hope everyone hears back soon!

Congrats!!!

Assuming this means the rest of us are out?

I hope the rest of us still have a shot

[guynourmin]

I haven't received any denials this cycle. Mostly because I applied somewhat conservatively (no Chicago, HYS, or Berk). I am not going to withdraw this app, even if it may break that streak! cmon

[parcori]

Just got admitted! Email came in at noon

[sittykitty]

Just got admitted! Email came in at noon

Congrats! What was your previous status? Specifically, were you on hold or just waiting?

[parcori]

Just got admitted! Email came in at noon

Congrats! What was your previous status? Specifically, were you on hold or just waiting?

Thanks! I was just waiting, applied early Feb, interviewed early March

[tartan2016]

First time on this thread. For those of you who visited, how do you let the admissions commitee know that you did?

[Leliana]

Just got admitted! Email came in at noon

Congrats!

[sonyco]

First time on this thread. For those of you who visited, how do you let the admissions commitee know that you did?

They have a visiting prospective student sign-in sheet at the admissions office. They will give you a pass to see the library. Then you can send a letter of continued interest about how much you loved the visit and the community and how great of a fit you are.

[parcori]

Just got admitted! Email came in at noon

Congrats!

Thank you!!

[20171lhopeful]

I got the call last night. I hope everyone hears back soon!

Congrats!!!

Assuming this means the rest of us are out?

Thank you! I wish I could say :/

They are definitely giving it to more than one person as I also received it.

[VA2lawschool]

I got the call last night. I hope everyone hears back soon!

Congrats!!!

Assuming this means the rest of us are out?

Thank you! I wish I could say :/

They are definitely giving it to more than one person as I also received it.

Congrats!! When did you hear back?

[20171lhopeful]

I got the call last night. I hope everyone hears back soon!

Congrats!!!

Assuming this means the rest of us are out?

Thank you! I wish I could say :/

They are definitely giving it to more than one person as I also received it.

Congrats!! When did you hear back?

Yesterday. I had upcoming scholarship deadlines and told them about it.

[lauren22]

I got the call last night. I hope everyone hears back soon!

Congrats!!!

Assuming this means the rest of us are out?

Thank you! I wish I could say :/

They are definitely giving it to more than one person as I also received it.

Congrats!! When did you hear back?

Yesterday. I had upcoming scholarship deadlines and told them about it.

How did you tell them about it? E-mail?

[JennyGotHerNumber]

How did you tell them about it? E-mail?

Call them. NB is super cool.

[KaijuOh8]

Does CLS notify domestic applicants about admission, waitlist, and whatnot via mail as stated on its status checker, or is mail reserved only for rejections?

[20171lhopeful]

I got the call last night. I hope everyone hears back soon!

Congrats!!!

Assuming this means the rest of us are out?

Thank you! I wish I could say :/

They are definitely giving it to more than one person as I also received it.

Congrats!! When did you hear back?

Yesterday. I had upcoming scholarship deadlines and told them about it.

How did you tell them about it? E-mail?

I emailed.

[bbp1993]

Deans Certification,

I was accepted to Columbia (yay!) but looking at the Deans Certification I am a little nervous. There were no disciplinary actions that my Dean is reporting (confirmed) but the latter part about recommending me for enrollment and verifying my character to practice law etc. is worrying me. I went to a very small school and hung out with a group of people known to be a little wild. I was involved in an incident but nothing came of it but I am worried she is going to screw me. As long as all the disciplinary info matches is there any reason Columbia would revoke my acceptance??

[and-peggy]

For all of my stressed friends on hold, based on previous years' threads there might start to be some movement for us this week or next. So best of luck, everybody!

[seeprybyrun]

Deans Certification,

I was accepted to Columbia (yay!) but looking at the Deans Certification I am a little nervous. There were no disciplinary actions that my Dean is reporting (confirmed) but the latter part about recommending me for enrollment and verifying my character to practice law etc. is worrying me. I went to a very small school and hung out with a group of people known to be a little wild. I was involved in an incident but nothing came of it but I am worried she is going to screw me. As long as all the disciplinary info matches is there any reason Columbia would revoke my acceptance??

You're probably fine. They wouldn't not recommend you/verify your character unless there were a good reason not to.

[seeprybyrun]

Still waiting for a decision. Had my interview 3/21.

[tartan2016]

Still waiting for a decision. Had my interview 3/21.

Still waiting for a decision. Had my interview 3/21.

Also still waiting, no interview, applied late jan. Mind my asking when you applied?