OFFICIAL Early Decision Applicants Thread (Columbia Class of 2014)

<p>i look like i’m wearing a wig because the conversion go pdf file kind of changed the clarity</p>

<p>i like my pic, its of me playing with my little sister
hopefully they wont think shes my child</p>

<p>My pic’s with two of my host sister and another friend from the summer I spent in Japan; it was in a hot spring, and right after we took the picture, my friend fell in and had to ride home on the train completely wet. :)</p>

<p>I’m posted up on the Eiffel Tower, though you can’t really tell. I look about 14 in the photo though…</p>

<p>^ i almost sent one of me on the eiffel tower</p>

<p>Does anybody know on what exact date do the decisions for ED come out online?</p>

<p>How important are senior year grades?
And does Columbia prefer a student with low GPA but high SATs or vice versa?</p>

<p>I think that Columbia prefers students with a high GPA and high SATs. That being said, according to Princeton Review’s *The Best 366 Colleges<a href=“2008%20ed.”>/I</a>, Academic GPA is highest on a list of 13 items, and standardized test scores is 6th. And “Admissions officers take a holistic approach to evaluating applications; there’s no magic formula or pattern to guide students seeking admissions. One common denominator among applicants is stellar grades in rigorous classes and personal accomplishments in non-academic activities.”</p>

<p>Also, has anyone checked out [Main</a> Page - WikiCU, the Columbia University wiki encyclopedia](<a href=“WikiCU”>WikiCU) It’s pretty hilarious. </p>

<p>I have been trying to forget about Columbia, for the meantime, in order to focus on applying to other schools. (Obviously unsuccessful) What schools are SEAS-hopefuls looking at? Cooper Union anyone?</p>

<p>lol, i didn’t send a picture. i don’t consider myself exceptionally attractive…</p>

<p>it’s almost december guys. we apparently recieve an e-mail soon telling us when the decision comes out. i’m excited. i haven’t been able to legitimately countdown. </p>

<p>AHHHH.</p>

<p>ED to SEAS!
did anyone attach a resume in the additional info section?
I feel like I’m the only one that only attached my AP scores…</p>

<p>My picture was of me with my torso off.</p>

<p>i sent a resume as well. my school requires it.
i didnt send ap scores though. i got 4s and 5s on everything except AP B physics. 2. enough said.</p>

<p>I attached my AP scores. I only did two last year, but I got 5s on both. I doubt senior grades are that important because not everyone will even be able to send them unless they’re on a quarter system. I’m on trimesters so I might get mine soon, but I’m not sure if I’ll rush them out, just because they may even be through my application by now! So weird to think about…</p>

<p>Photos! Haha I just put one of me, looking like me. I should’ve chosen one where I was travelling or something, but oh well! Like RunningOutOfTime said, it’s holistic. We can’t kill ourselves over one sub-par photograph or incorrectly chosen essay-word. They’re thinking big picture.</p>

<p>Hello Columbia’s EDer’s GOOD LUCK!
Could anyone tell how could I fall asleep easily since I am really worried about whether I could get into Columbia…
Besides,I did see a lot of Chinese guy here…</p>

<p>Hey guys I constantly check the 'Track your application" section, but my SAT scores never popped up on site. My TOEFL score is there, but even though I sent all my SAT scores about three times, there’s nothing. Is this normal?</p>

<p>REALLY?? I have seen my SATs…but nowhere to see my toefl. OMG…</p>

<p>Hmm dunno if this is a glitch. I did email them so well, they’ll figure it out.</p>

<p>i’m pretty nervous now…if there should be a section of toefl…</p>

<p>Hey we’re on a same boat snoopyoo… :slight_smile: I didn’t know SAT section was there either.
Maybe you could maybe email them about it? I’m pretty sure it happens all the time.</p>