Columbia C/O 2019 Applicants - 2015 - 2016 Forum

kjm1992 · Post by **kjm1992** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:25 pm

Generally wrote:I got the thanks for applying email a month or two back and the holiday email today. I think everyone gets those and if you applied later you might just be getting it today, whereas if you applied earlier and already got it they send some holiday cheers your way. Probably just want to keep themselves on your mind since decisions are still gonna be awhile.

same

BirdLawExpert · Post by **BirdLawExpert** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:29 pm

cantorb wrote:
4thand9 wrote:
mdnyc wrote:
4thand9 wrote:Perhaps Columbia was worried about their TLS post numbers: "NYU is pulling away! Quick, send the cryptic emails from the draft folder! That'll get them confused and talking"
This. Definitely this.

Because we all know adcoms everywhere are compensated on TLS forum post counts.
Rumor has it USNWR is including that in next year's rankings
There goes Yale's #1 ranking....

Too real

rska884 · Post by **rska884** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 4:45 pm

kjm1992 wrote:
Generally wrote:I got the thanks for applying email a month or two back and the holiday email today. I think everyone gets those and if you applied later you might just be getting it today, whereas if you applied earlier and already got it they send some holiday cheers your way. Probably just want to keep themselves on your mind since decisions are still gonna be awhile.
same

Interesting. What do you guys think counts as early for applying? I sent mine in the first week of October and didn't get the thank you email until today. I'm not sure there's been any pattern.

texasellewoods · Post by **texasellewoods** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:12 pm

My interviewer said the first ASW was February 15th, so admits have to happen at least three weeks before that right? Anything less than 20 days to plan a weekend trip to NYC would be super expensive and hard esp for working people

4thand9 · Post by **4thand9** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:31 pm

texasellewoods wrote:My interviewer said the first ASW was February 15th, so admits have to happen at least three weeks before that right? Anything less than 20 days to plan a weekend trip to NYC would be super expensive and hard esp for working people

Assert your admissions dominance, book your trip now, burn the refund policies to please the many-faced admissions gods

texasellewoods · Post by **texasellewoods** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:26 pm

4thand9 wrote:
texasellewoods wrote:My interviewer said the first ASW was February 15th, so admits have to happen at least three weeks before that right? Anything less than 20 days to plan a weekend trip to NYC would be super expensive and hard esp for working people
Assert your admissions dominance, book your trip now, burn the refund policies to please the many-faced admissions gods

All adcoms must admit.

bell · Post by **bell** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 1:12 am

Long time lurker breaking radio silence due to pent-up nerves. I'm at median LSAT and >75th on GPA. Is there any reason I should worry about not getting an interview request?

Edit: I've been complete since 10/6

4thand9 · Post by **4thand9** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 9:49 am

bell wrote:Long time lurker breaking radio silence due to pent-up nerves. I'm at median LSAT and >75th on GPA. Is there any reason I should worry about not getting an interview request?

Edit: I've been complete since 10/6

Well I think the consensus ITT may have a different answer than simply yes or no.

Looking back to previous cycles and this one, we have seen interviews coming for either borderline candidates or possible scholarship recipients. So that means that no interview isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Also, even though you went complete pretty early, most of us expect little movement until third week of January.

ugg · Post by **ugg** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 1:22 pm

that email gave me a heart attack

andy2012 · Post by **andy2012** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 1:25 am

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gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 2:12 am

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hogusbogus · Post by **hogusbogus** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 7:40 am

Interviewed last monday and was asked if I had additional points to add to my 'Why Columbia' so whether you submit one or not it wouldnt matter much

pittsburghpirates · Post by **pittsburghpirates** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:38 am

andy2012 wrote:Hi Guys, Happy Holidays!

I'm getting ready to submit my application. Should I write a "Why Columbia" essay or just the standard two page essay? Any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance.

If you have something good to write, personally I would write it. A sincere and demonstrated interest can only help.

andy2012 · Post by **andy2012** » Sun Dec 27, 2015 11:48 pm

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mynameiskevin · Post by **mynameiskevin** » Mon Dec 28, 2015 8:38 pm

Did anyone admitted receive any kind of further instruction after the PDF letter?

I'm beginning to get anxious as I haven't got any communication after that.

nahmjun · Post by **nahmjun** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:31 am

mynameiskevin wrote:Did anyone admitted receive any kind of further instruction after the PDF letter?

I'm beginning to get anxious as I haven't got any communication after that.

I was admitted on November 16th and haven't received anything ever since.

I had the audacity (stupidity) to ask them what's up, and this was their response:

"Congratulations once again on your admission to Columbia Law School! We are thrilled that you will be joining the Columbia community. At this point, there are no additional steps that you need to take. The Office of Admissions will be in touch with you throughout the coming weeks, and we will send you materials regarding visitation, enrollment, and other pertinent information by the end of January. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! "

This was on Nov 24

mynameiskevin · Post by **mynameiskevin** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 7:02 am

nahmjun wrote:
mynameiskevin wrote:Did anyone admitted receive any kind of further instruction after the PDF letter?

I'm beginning to get anxious as I haven't got any communication after that.
I was admitted on November 16th and haven't received anything ever since.

I had the audacity (stupidity) to ask them what's up, and this was their response:

"Congratulations once again on your admission to Columbia Law School! We are thrilled that you will be joining the Columbia community. At this point, there are no additional steps that you need to take. The Office of Admissions will be in touch with you throughout the coming weeks, and we will send you materials regarding visitation, enrollment, and other pertinent information by the end of January. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! "

This was on Nov 24

Thanks for sharing. I feel much more relieved to know this!

dreams2020 · Post by **dreams2020** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:05 pm

mynameiskevin wrote:Did anyone admitted receive any kind of further instruction after the PDF letter?

I'm beginning to get anxious as I haven't got any communication after that.

I was an ED admit in a previous cycle and the next piece of communication I got from them was a physical mail package with more information. I didn't get another email until February when the details about admitted students programs and things like that started coming in.

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:54 pm

The admissions office is open today! Just called them with a small inquiry.

darlenealderson · Post by **darlenealderson** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 1:17 pm

Interview request today, now I'm really confused hahahah

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:40 pm

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CerealMilk · Post by **CerealMilk** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:43 pm

darlenealderson wrote:Interview request today, now I'm really confused hahahah

Am i mistaken or didn't you already interview??

darlenealderson · Post by **darlenealderson** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:07 pm

CerealMilk wrote:
darlenealderson wrote:Interview request today, now I'm really confused hahahah
Am i mistaken or didn't you already interview??

I did not, I went to campus and spoke with an admissions person, but that was initiated by me (and by the fact that I was in NYC for a weekend).

CerealMilk · Post by **CerealMilk** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:09 pm

darlenealderson wrote:
CerealMilk wrote:
darlenealderson wrote:Interview request today, now I'm really confused hahahah
Am i mistaken or didn't you already interview??
I did not, I went to campus and spoke with an admissions person, but that was initiated by me (and by the fact that I was in NYC for a weekend).

ohh okay got it...thought you were going to be our first double interview