<p>Hi, I’m an admitted ED student who’s recently had a bit of a family emergency. Would having to travel abroad, for 3-4 weeks, be a matter of concern (i.e., rescission) for Columbia? I am assuming that my absence would be excused; my grades wouldn’t suffer much. I have missed school due to international travel on many occasions before. </p>
<p>Also, should I contact them and notify them of this? Would they even find out?</p>
<p>That doesn’t sound like a bad idea. Just make sure the emergency is really an emergency.</p>
<p>huh? i’m confused…if your grades won’t suffer why would columbia care?</p>
<p>^ yes exactly. I think you’re worrying too much.</p>
<p>Don’t freak out. If you’re really worried, give Columbia a heads up. They’ll understand, and most likely won’t care. And they also won’t force the specifics of your emergency out of you. </p>
<p>Don’t worry, Columbia isn’t going to think that you’re taking a break from school after ED admission :)</p>
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<p>Jeez what the heck are you worried about? Perfect attendance isn’t a criteria for Columbia. Columbia doesn’t give two sh-ts about this sort of thing as long as your grades are okay and you don’t have a major disciplinary issue.</p>
<p>I don’t understand why you think traveling abroad for 3-4 is going to get your admissions rescinded. Why would they even have to know?</p>