Is this a strength or a weakness?

Colleges & Universities Columbia University
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<p>Hey CCers, </p>

<p>I applied to Columbia SEAS last spring but was unfortunately released from the waitlist. After finishing up my first semester at a state university with great grades, I’m going to apply for transfer because I’m still in love with CU. </p>

<p>I’ve been wondering… the supplement asks if I’ve previously applied, to which I bubbled “Yes.” But for essays, is it a good idea to mention that I was waitlisted last spring? I’m not sure if they will view this as determination, and appreciate that I am still very interested in the school. Or on the other hand, do you think they would view it as a weakness, such that since I didn’t quite make it the first time, I must not be a good fit for CU this time around as well? </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>well they already have it in their records that you were released from waitlist, so if you were to mention it in your essay, i doubt it would hurt you. a willingness and real desire to go to the college can be a good thing in your essay, but realize you were probably not released from waitlist because you didn’t want to go to the college enough.</p>