Thanks so much for your detailed response @juillet 
Yes, I’m transferring into the college and while Core requirements ‘could’ be waived, it’s almost impossible for the most part. The only one I can probably get waived is University Writing. I calculated it and I’m looking at around 20 points a semester, which scares me. I went to Columbia’s accepted transfer event they had yesterday and was told I can take a max of 22 credits a semester, but 20 credits still seems like a lot! I’m used to taking 18 credits in community college (which was the max), but Columbia is a huge jump from that academically.
Columbia’s financial aid appeal also came in though and they’re just about matching Stanford’s financial aid, so that will not be a concern anymore.
Lol, oddly enough that ‘busy’ feel seems like me at community college.
I really loved Columbia when I visited yesterday and could totally see myself attending. I think that’s what made it all the more disappointing because it reminded me of the hard time I would have if I would decide to attend. Most students weren’t on campus because classes had ended so it was difficult to find/speak to students. There was also a panel of transfer students, but almost all were sophomore transfers and had an easier transition to face.