How was the GSAE? That’s the last thing I have left in the portal. Trying to figure out when to take it. Any tips?
Honestly, it was super easy. You don’t even need to study but I did the review questions that Columbia linked to just to get a feel for it.
Even the essay was super easy. It was 300-600 words. You will do fine.
Ok great! I’m taking mine Tuesday I think. Do you mind sharing stats?
Hey y’all, what’s good? I’m J and am new here. Just a quick question I have less than a year off from my academics (8 months to be exact). I was thinking I’ll still be fine and already submitted my application. But I want to be sure. Y’all think I’ll still be eligible? I’m going to contact them too.
Not sure, honestly. I mean the website says one year. Best to just contact them.
Hi everyone! I submitted my application. Here are my stats:
International Student
Toefl: 107
Gpa: First college: 2.7
second college: 3.95
EC: PTK, Computer science Club, Association President, Tutor
Recommendations: 10/10 - 9/10
Essay: Talked about how I participated in the revolution in my country to how that changed my mindset and learned the importance of education
My app is under review! My anxiety is through the roof, lol. Any possibility of hearing before Oct. 1 for those who applied EA by Sept. 1?
The website says that they start sending decisions starting from 15th of October for those who submitted their application by September 1st. When did you submit yours?
@MnMarine00 Where did you see that your application was under review?
@theriley106 I got an email!
@Cugs23 Aug 25th
Anyone else received an email? I submitted on the 18th but did not get anything yet.
@Cugs23 nothing yet?
Turns out they actually sent me that email on the 9th but I didnt see it. It says that I should expect to hear back from them by the first of October. I guess they will just them the on the 1st
@Cugs23 Sounds good. I’m wondering how many people applied for this term…
@MnMarine00 this thread is dead so I think most people will apply regular decision?
@Cugs23 I hope so! Haha. Columbia has been my #1 for a while so I knew I wanted to apply early. You mind sharing stats?
@MnMarine00 me too! I actually visit the campus a lot and it is so great!
Here are my stats:
International student
Toefl: 107
Went to 2 community colleges
1: 2.5/4.0
2: 3.93/4.0
ECs: Co-president of computer science club/ founded a youth association / some volunteering experience / tutoring / ptk
Rec both from my teachers: I would say 10/10 9/10
Wrote my essay how the revolution in my country and coming to America shaped who I am today. And how the computer science program at CU will help me achieve what i want
@Cugs23 That’s great! Good for you.
Everyone, so glad to see the post is now invigorated. I’m applying Spring semester. Please take a look at my stats and share your thoughts!
International Student now studying in Wisconsin
Applying Major: Econ
TOEFL 103
Current GPA: 3.97 (24credits)
EC:
Alpha Kappa Psi - Business Frat
Internship at a search fund firm
Currently interning for an investment firm as an equity research analyst
Student Investment Club
Member of National Society of Academic Excellence
awarded scholarship covering half of the tuition
Founder of a debate club
Highschool EC:
Vice president of the student council
First Prize in an academic paper contest (dealt with Trump’s economic policies)