<p>The question once again; how do you anticipate paying for Columbia GS? How do you plan on paying for housing?</p>
<p>You may be better served applying to CUNY, which would really be the affordable option. Personally, I do not think that GS is going to give you more research opportunities than stony brook or CUNY. WHile I understand that GS is specifically geared for adult learners, you will not have access to the same resources at Columbia College that a Columbia undergrad would have.</p>