http://talk.collegeconfidential.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:45:14 GMT vBulletin 30 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://talk.collegeconfidential.com http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813561-cc-registration-going-above-points-limit-ssol.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:23:30 GMT I want to try out many classes for next semester before I decided on a set schedule. But SSOL won't allow me to register for more than 22 points. I talked to Advising, and they said the only way to override that rule is by filling out forms (including the Add/Drop one) and register through Registrar in January. Can some upperclassman confirm that one cannot add above the 22-point limit on SSOL? Thank you. ]]> Columbia University Epaminondas-265633 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813561-cc-registration-going-above-points-limit-ssol.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813462-calculus-3-teachers-sem-2-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:57:22 GMT Can anyone enlighten me about these teachers? I have not heard of any of them except Nam Le Gabor Szekelyhidi Fabio Nironi Name LE the other teachers not listed are on culpa Can anyone enlighten me about these teachers? I have not heard of any of them except Nam Le

Gabor Szekelyhidi
Fabio Nironi
Name LE

the other teachers not listed are on culpa ]]> Columbia University drake333-171801 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813462-calculus-3-teachers-sem-2-a.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813330-interview-what-does-mean.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:57:57 GMT I have an interview scheduled for Columbia this Sunday. What does that mean? Does that mean I have a better chance of getting in, or does Columbia interview as many people as they can regardless of their application? Thank you. I have an interview scheduled for Columbia this Sunday. What does that mean? Does that mean I have a better chance of getting in, or does Columbia interview as many people as they can regardless of their application?

Thank you. ]]> Columbia University maomaomao-256546 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813330-interview-what-does-mean.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813113-how-strongly-does-columbia-assess-extracurriculars.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:55:01 GMT Judging from the application, they seem to only want a long list of extracurriculars without actually knowing any substantial information about our involvement. I don't have a lot of extracurricular activities, but I do a few that I am heavily involved in. Since they don't want a resume, how can I possibly show this? ]]> Columbia University crystallixx-308708 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813113-how-strongly-does-columbia-assess-extracurriculars.html http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813023-i-contacted-president-naacp-does-mean-anything.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:34:45 GMT Dear _______,

I understand from Columbia's Office of Undergraduate Admissions that you have expressed interest in Columbia College. As a member of Columbia College's Class of 1994, I am happy for the opportunity to share my experiences with you as you make your college choice. Should you be admitted and attend Columbia, you will be joining thousands of women and men who were educated here and went on to make incredible contributions to the world.

I chose to attend Columbia based on the recommendations of many well respected mentors in my life who suggested that my time here would be well spent. My passion for debate, history and civil rights was fostered in a home environment that promoted intellectual curiosity, justice and equality. My parents met as activists during the movement for civil and women's rights and inspired me to continue that legacy in my life. The experience at Columbia made that all possible. As a student, I worked in Harlem as a community organizer for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and led school-wide movements, including boycotts and pickets for homeless rights and a successful campaign to save full-need financial aid and need-blind admissions when other national universities were cutting such programs. These early activities provided a strong foundation from which to launch my professional career and continue in Columbia's rich tradition of civic participation and activism.

Upon graduation in the class of '94, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a Rhodes Scholar and received a Master's Degree in comparative social research from Oxford in 1997. Like Columbia, it was one of the most stimulating experiences I've had in trying to figure out how to fix problems. I expanded my focus on civil rights to include human rights and went to work for Amnesty International and the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP). Ultimately my experiences would lead me to my current position as President and CEO of NAACP, the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization where my commitment to justice continues to flourish.

As an active Columbia alumnus, I try to visit campus as often as I can. The community here is much like an extended family that provides the comfort of familiarity and an unconditional level of professional and personal support. You will find throughout your life that you will encounter Columbia alums being leaders in their fields in so many ways and, like me, you will discover that the Columbia experience will indeed be time well spent.

Best of luck with your college search.

Sincerely,

Benjamin Todd Jealous, CC '94
President, NAACP ]]> Columbia University Dr. Science-161659 http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/columbia-university/813023-i-contacted-president-naacp-does-mean-anything.html