Columbia c/o 2017 Applicants (2013-2014 cycle) Forum

[holly45]

Yes reserve is the same as a waitlist.

Based on the data provided in this thread, of the T14 Columbia historically accepts the fewest people from their reserved list (as a % of people placed on the reserved list). Something like 3% of reserved applicants ultimately get admitted.

This is very true historically. However, it may not hold true this year. They've done some very unusual things with admissions this year and a lot may change.

What unusual things?

u must be new here

I am, thanks

[sendreamson]

Late to the game, but got an admit email this past Wednesday. Median GPA, above 75th LSAT.

Waiting for the financial aid offer, any thoughts on what to expect? $$ from NYU

[Mack.Hambleton]

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[jdapplicant]

Late to the game, but got an admit email this past Wednesday. Median GPA, above 75th LSAT.

Waiting for the financial aid offer, any thoughts on what to expect? $$ from NYU

Proper thread: http://www.top-law-schools.com/forums/v ... &start=925

Anecdotally, it seems like most people have gotten more from CLS than NYU so far.

[jdapplicant]

Also, what exactly is Columbia's reserve list - like what does it signify and how have they used it in the past?(is it their waitlist?)

Yes reserve is the same as a waitlist.

Based on the data provided in this thread, of the T14 Columbia historically accepts the fewest people from their reserved list (as a % of people placed on the reserved list). Something like 3% of reserved applicants ultimately get admitted.

This is very true historically. However, it may not hold true this year. They've done some very unusual things with admissions this year and a lot may change.

What unusual things?

They introduced randomized (at least, supposedly randomized) interviews, released the first wave of decisions later than in past cycles, etc. Just really unpredictable this year.

[bravo1085]

I still can't believe I haven't received a ding letter yet.

[BuddyHoller]

Sent to reserve on Friday. Likely depositing at NYU this week. Enjoy New York, folks.

[kemosabe]

So when do you all think us stragglers should expect decisions? IIRC, someone contacted admissions and was told "hopefully" May 1st. Any reason to believe it will take much longer than that?

[bravo1085]

Let's hope not!

[bravo1085]

Let today be the day.

[carolinainmymind]

At this point, I'm pretty much just assuming I'll get a reserve email at 4:30 on May 1 at the earliest.

[Mack.Hambleton]

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[bravo1085]

Update:

Held month ago, late grade request, called today and they said they would have a decision tomorrow. Expecting reserve because everyone else was, but whatever

So, I assume if no email tomorrow, the ding is in the mail?

[Brettanomyces]

Reserve today.

[afern0607]

Received ding letter today in the mail. Postmarked 4/25. Good luck to everyone!

[Mack.Hambleton]

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[Nonconsecutive]

Received ding letter today in the mail. Postmarked 4/25. Good luck to everyone!

Sorry to hear, but good luck to you as well!

[Brettanomyces]

Reserve today.

Sorry :c was it by email or snail mail ?

E-mail, yeah.

[bravo1085]

Supposedly, today is the day. Has anyone heard anything?

[Mack.Hambleton]

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[bravo1085]

Supposedly, today is the day. Has anyone heard anything?

No, well probably hear closer to five

They would...

[Nonconsecutive]

Supposedly, today is the day. Has anyone heard anything?

No, well probably hear closer to five

They would...

They have

[carolinainmymind]

(Crickets)

[bravo1085]

(Crickets)

Very loud ones

[dnptan]

Redacted.

There is hope for those still waiting