Columbia 2010 Forum

[democrattotheend]

I have been at complete since late January. Does the status checker go to under review next, or straight to a decision?

[A Swift]

Put on Reserve. Letter dated 2/10....

What's reserve?

[GobiasIndustries]

Complete since October. Still waiting-this does NOT bode well.

Nope.

[Core]

I have been at complete since late January. Does the status checker go to under review next, or straight to a decision?

It never changes from "complete."

[Core]

Put on Reserve. Letter dated 2/10....

What's reserve?

Columbia's waitlist.

[blue5385]

Put on Reserve. Letter dated 2/10....

What's reserve?

Columbia's waitlist.

Is this the 1st WL of the RD cycle?

Magical. I actually hope my mailbox is empty today.

[virginiagirl55]

just put on "hold," went complete 12/18. 171, 3.9, top ten undergrad... so bummed, two of my friends from my school just got in with worse stats. the letter says to feel free to send in additional information.... anyone have any ideas as to what might help?

someone earlier mentioned strong interest in PI might potentially hurt one's application at columbia, is there any truth to this?

[A Swift]

Put on Reserve. Letter dated 2/10....

What's reserve?

Columbia's waitlist.

Is this the 1st WL of the RD cycle?

Magical. I actually hope my mailbox is empty today.

Am I the first? Is that possible?

[A Swift]

just put on "hold," went complete 12/18. 171, 3.9, top ten undergrad... so bummed, two of my friends from my school just got in with worse stats.

Why do you think this is? I have identical numbers and was slightly thrilled with a WL.

[virginiagirl55]

just put on "hold," went complete 12/18. 171, 3.9, top ten undergrad... so bummed, two of my friends from my school just got in with worse stats.

Why do you think this is? I have identical numbers and was slightly thrilled with a WL.

is your question in regards to my being bummed or my friends getting in?

[blue5385]

Has CLS started to weigh LSAT score even more heavily than in the past, or are they only initially accepting applicants with really outstanding stats this cycle? In the latter case, maybe some waitlisted people have a shot if the people initially accepted opt for HYS instead...

[A Swift]

just put on "hold," went complete 12/18. 171, 3.9, top ten undergrad... so bummed, two of my friends from my school just got in with worse stats.

Why do you think this is? I have identical numbers and was slightly thrilled with a WL.

is your question in regards to my being bummed or my friends getting in?

Why do you think you're friends got in with worse stats over you. Again, I'm only asking cause we have the same numbers.

[georgina]

I've been asking around about the Hamiltons. If people turn them down, do they offer them to others? when is the latest you can apply to get one? I doubt I would receive one even as a "hand-me-down", but I know a few people who might conceivably stand a chance.

i don't think anyone answered this for you... they don't give hand-me-down hamiltons. the consensus was that declined hamiltons result in more pseudo-merit aid for the people who apply for fin aid. in the past few years, the latest they were given out was mid-feb or so, so i guess that would mean at this point it's too late to apply to get one.

[lz06]

just put on "hold," went complete 12/18. 171, 3.9, top ten undergrad... so bummed, two of my friends from my school just got in with worse stats.

Why do you think this is? I have identical numbers and was slightly thrilled with a WL.

is your question in regards to my being bummed or my friends getting in?

Why do you think you're friends got in with worse stats over you. Again, I'm only asking cause we have the same numbers.

Same numbers as you both. Scared to check my mailbox

[virginiagirl55]

ha, i have no idea. i was fairly certain i would be receiving an acceptance soon based off of theirs- we applied at the same time, received acceptances to other schools on the exact same days. one has a far more difficult major than me, but i thought no one really cared about that... why do you think you were waitlisted with those numbers so early on with those numbers? maybe i was being faaar too optimistic about my chances, i suppose i shouldn't have taken my pre-law advisor's optimism so seriously.

[A Swift]

Same numbers as you both. Scared to check my mailbox

Am I the only one happy with a WL. I would of thought with our numbers and a shitty application, they would have rejected us. It at least proves our application didn't suck, right?

[virginiagirl55]

Same numbers as you both. Scared to check my mailbox

Am I the only one happy with a WL. I would of thought with our numbers and a shitty application, they would have rejected us. It at least proves our application didn't suck, right?

haha i knew as much regarding that, i spent months put together a pretty legitimate application to make up for my 7 point pt average lsat drop. uggggh. but a waitlist and a hold with low lsats for columbia are victories of sorts, i suppose.

[lz06]

Same numbers as you both. Scared to check my mailbox

Am I the only one happy with a WL. I would of thought with our numbers and a shitty application, they would have rejected us. It at least proves our application didn't suck, right?

gpa is above 75th. yea they favor LSAT but that still gives us a chance, its not like our LSAT is bad... I'll be disappointed if I get waitlisted right off the bat without even being held first. Actually I'll be disappointed with a hold as well

[A Swift]

Same numbers as you both. Scared to check my mailbox

Am I the only one happy with a WL. I would of thought with our numbers and a shitty application, they would have rejected us. It at least proves our application didn't suck, right?

gpa is above 75th. yea they favor LSAT but that still gives us a chance, its not like our LSAT is bad... I'll be disappointed if I get waitlisted right off the bat without even being held first. Actually I'll be disappointed with a hold as well

I don't think they have both. Sounded like they only have reserve.

[lz06]

Same numbers as you both. Scared to check my mailbox

Am I the only one happy with a WL. I would of thought with our numbers and a shitty application, they would have rejected us. It at least proves our application didn't suck, right?

gpa is above 75th. yea they favor LSAT but that still gives us a chance, its not like our LSAT is bad... I'll be disappointed if I get waitlisted right off the bat without even being held first. Actually I'll be disappointed with a hold as well

I don't think they have both. Sounded like they only have reserve.

They have both hold and reserve. People started getting held yesterday.. it just means they're still reviewing your app. Reserve=waitlist

[virginiagirl55]

Same numbers as you both. Scared to check my mailbox

Am I the only one happy with a WL. I would of thought with our numbers and a shitty application, they would have rejected us. It at least proves our application didn't suck, right?

gpa is above 75th. yea they favor LSAT but that still gives us a chance, its not like our LSAT is bad... I'll be disappointed if I get waitlisted right off the bat without even being held first. Actually I'll be disappointed with a hold as well

I don't think they have both. Sounded like they only have reserve.

no, they do. a hold is "further review" and reserve=waitlist. two different things.

edit: oops, lz, didn't see your previous post.

[tomhobbes]

Anyone want to post the rejection letter? I'm curious about this harsh wording rumor.

[crackberry]

Complete since 9/16 here. No word. Though I am on the West Coast, so for all I know, there could be something in the mail.

[GobiasIndustries]

Anyone want to post the rejection letter? I'm curious about this harsh wording rumor.

I'd bet a lot on my getting one, at which point I'll be happy to share

[A Swift]

no, they do. a hold is "further review" and reserve=waitlist. two different things.

edit: oops, lz, didn't see your previous post.

Got it.