Columbia 2011! Forum

[WestOfTheRest]

CLS's lack of knowledge of the existence of computer may push me to the point where im not considering them anymore. Slowly but surly Chicago is gaining the edge.

[champsound]

CLS's lack of knowledge of the existence of computer may push me to the point where im not considering them anymore. Slowly but surly Chicago is gaining the edge.

I think CLS has the computer situation down, hence the "status checker" online. But wtf can't you email me? They must be afraid of spam mail or something.

[law_monkey]

CLS's lack of knowledge of the existence of computer may push me to the point where im not considering them anymore. Slowly but surly Chicago is gaining the edge.

I think CLS has the computer situation down, hence the "status checker" online. But wtf can't you email me? They must be afraid of spam mail or something.

It's probably a prestige/classiness thing too. There is something special and traditional about opening up your mailbox to discover a decision, especially when you're not expecting one. However, I would prefer to just get a boring old email.

[4102011]

CLS's lack of knowledge of the existence of computer may push me to the point where im not considering them anymore. Slowly but surly Chicago is gaining the edge.

I think CLS has the computer situation down, hence the "status checker" online. But wtf can't you email me? They must be afraid of spam mail or something.

It's probably a prestige/classiness thing too. There is something special and traditional about opening up your mailbox to discover a decision, especially when you're not expecting one it's vomit colored and hugely delayed by snow storms. However, I would prefer to just get a boring old email.

FTFY

[WestOfTheRest]

CLS's lack of knowledge of the existence of computer may push me to the point where im not considering them anymore. Slowly but surly Chicago is gaining the edge.

I think CLS has the computer situation down, hence the "status checker" online. But wtf can't you email me? They must be afraid of spam mail or something.

It's probably a prestige/classiness thing too. There is something special and traditional about opening up your mailbox to discover a decision, especially when you're not expecting one. However, I would prefer to just get a boring old email.

Using email sure brings harvard down a couple notches, eh?

[tomwatts]

CLS's lack of knowledge of the existence of computer may push me to the point where im not considering them anymore. Slowly but surly Chicago is gaining the edge.

I think CLS has the computer situation down, hence the "status checker" online. But wtf can't you email me? They must be afraid of spam mail or something.

It's probably a prestige/classiness thing too. There is something special and traditional about opening up your mailbox to discover a decision, especially when you're not expecting one. However, I would prefer to just get a boring old email.

Using email sure brings harvard down a couple notches, eh?

Harvard calls. I think the HYS personal phone call is a nice touch. I think the Columbia/NYU snail mail is lame.

[4102011]

At least NYU upgraded to the DLS this year. LEARN FROM YOUR DOWNTOWN PEERS, COLUMBIA.

[WestOfTheRest]

At least NYU upgraded to the DLS this year. LEARN FROM YOUR DOWNTOWN PEERS, COLUMBIA.

Wasn't this the first year with Nyu status checker? NYC schools = lame. Get with the program.

[GraniteState]

Why can't they just use fucking email?

Nothing is official until it's digital. Paper is just slow clutter.

[champsound]

At least NYU upgraded to the DLS this year. LEARN FROM YOUR DOWNTOWN PEERS, COLUMBIA.

Wasn't this the first year with Nyu status checker? NYC schools = lame. Get with the program.

If Columbia is not downtown considering it is in Manhattan, then I must be living in the boonies considering I am like 10 mins walk from "downtown" DC. Love the Columbia > NYU elitism. In reality, I hope I end up getting into at least one of those schools.

Edit: Wow. I fail. I read NYC schools as NYU school. Epic fail.

[pinkzeppelin]

VCE in Atlanta with Hamilton Letter dated 1/24

Excited beyond belief!

[padthai]

VCE in Atlanta with Hamilton Letter dated 1/24

Excited beyond belief!

Congrats!!! When did you get the VCE? Earlier today?
Btw you have killer stats

[Knock]

VCE in Atlanta with Hamilton Letter dated 1/24

Excited beyond belief!

Congrats! Looks like they give a lot of Hamiltons out.

[justhoping]

VCE in Atlanta with Hamilton Letter dated 1/24

Excited beyond belief!

wow congrats! your cycle is so sick

[4102011]

At least NYU upgraded to the DLS this year. LEARN FROM YOUR DOWNTOWN PEERS, COLUMBIA.

Wasn't this the first year with Nyu status checker? NYC schools = lame. Get with the program.

If Columbia is not downtown considering it is in Manhattan, then I must be living in the boonies considering I am like 10 mins walk from "downtown" DC. Love the Columbia > NYU elitism. In reality, I hope I end up getting into at least one of those schools.

Edit: Wow. I fail. I read NYC schools as NYU school. Epic fail.

NYU is wayyy more downtown than CLS. Like, 100+ blocks farther downtown.

& omg VCEs why do you taunt us soooo

& CONGRATS pinkzeppelin!!!

[champsound]

At least NYU upgraded to the DLS this year. LEARN FROM YOUR DOWNTOWN PEERS, COLUMBIA.

Wasn't this the first year with Nyu status checker? NYC schools = lame. Get with the program.

If Columbia is not downtown considering it is in Manhattan, then I must be living in the boonies considering I am like 10 mins walk from "downtown" DC. Love the Columbia > NYU elitism. In reality, I hope I end up getting into at least one of those schools.

Edit: Wow. I fail. I read NYC schools as NYU school. Epic fail.

NYU is wayyy more downtown than CLS. Like, 100+ blocks farther downtown.

& omg VCEs why do you taunt us soooo

& CONGRATS pinkzeppelin!!!

wow pinkzeppelin FTW. congrats! amazing stats and cycle and everything.

Guess i'm speaking as someone who has to drive like 45 mins+ to get into downtown SF from suburbs.

[awahoya]

VCE in Atlanta with Hamilton Letter dated 1/24

Excited beyond belief!

Congratulations!!!

[moneko]

VCE in Atlanta with Hamilton Letter dated 1/24

Excited beyond belief!

Congrats! Looks like they give a lot of Hamiltons out.

on LSN i count 3 so far... does anyone know how many is usual?

@Pinkzeppelin: suuuper congrats! you're cleaning it up

[hotshot234512]

Sorry for slow update. In with a Butler as of friday in new jersey, letter dated 1/24, but postmarked 1/25.

[jd2014!]

Same old story. No mail in BK- again. I am beginning to believe my hope is ridiculous.

I really don't think so. In at NYU, in at Chicago even given their weird Rubenstein-motivated behavior - why not CLS?

Thanks... how long are we NYC peeps deciding to hold out for? Monday? I think I am throwing in the towel after that.

[wsjch05]

hi, first time poster on this thread,

I've submitted my apps on Jan 19th. (174/3.58) Although I realize I am very late, and will likely be applying again next cycle, to learn that Columbia only notifies admitted students via snail mail makes me worried. I somehow mistakenly believed that they would surely send us an email....

I am moving to Korea in coming February, and there wouldn't be anyone left here to check in on my mail, I listed that my current address is only good until Feb.18th, and put my parents' address in Korea as my permanent address, but I am worried that they might confuse the two and there will be no way for me to retrieve whatever was sent.

Should I worry? Do they actually pay attention to what I wrote on "until when is the current address applicable"?

If you don't mind, how does NYU fare in this respect? I did the same thing for the NYU app.

[padthai]

Same old story. No mail in BK- again. I am beginning to believe my hope is ridiculous.

I really don't think so. In at NYU, in at Chicago even given their weird Rubenstein-motivated behavior - why not CLS?

Thanks... how long are we NYC peeps deciding to hold out for? Monday? I think I am throwing in the towel after that.

Monday??!! onono that's way too soon..only gives us 1 more day. Dont freak me out like that.
Why are we even thinking that if we don't get in within the first 4 days or so, we're def not gonna get in? Last year's cycle seemed to go on longer than just 4 days...some of the people who got in later (Feb, Mar) had pre-Thanksgiving complete dates and were awarded with scholarship money

[Dany]

You can just send them an email in February to confirm they'll start using your permanent address.

[jd2014!]

Thanks... how long are we NYC peeps deciding to hold out for? Monday? I think I am throwing in the towel after that.

Monday??!! onono that's way too soon..only gives us 1 more day. Dont freak me out like that.
Why are we even thinking that if we don't get in within the first 4 days or so, we're def not gonna get in? Last year's cycle seemed to go on longer than just 4 days...some of the people who got in later (Feb, Mar) had pre-Thanksgiving complete dates and were awarded with scholarship money

Well, I applied in Sept. It looks grim for me if I don't hear in the first wave. (Although I would love to be convinced otherwise, and will gladly receive an acceptance at any time!)

[vertex]

Got my VCE yesterday with the letter dated 1/25. Also in the mail was the Admitted Students Handbook.

Enrollment deposit waived for ED admits!