They just sent me an email reminding me I'm on the waitlist. I wonder if I should take this as encouragement? I just checked my application and it's missing a teacher rec so I guess I should resend that. Out of curiosity, how many other people have gotten this email?
Dear *****,
I am writing to provide you the most current information on the status of waitlisted candidates for Columbia's Class of 2012. We have started to fill available spots in the class through the waitlist and will continue to do so as spaces become available through the end of June.
Please feel free to submit a statement regarding your continued interest in Columbia by responding to this e-mail. We continue to be gratified and compelled by the energy and clarity you bring to your interest in Columbia.
If you have applied for financial aid, please visit
https://admissions.columbia.edu/ to confirm that Columbia has received your required financial aid documents.
If you do not want to remain on Columbia's waitlist, please complete the reply form below.
As always, we send our best wishes and our thanks for your patience and your enthusiasm throughout the admissions process.
Sincerely,
Jessica Marinaccio
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions