<p>Columbia: I’m not sure you commit to the program by applying. At Explore it was encouraged to apply, even if you weren’t sure, since after April 4th it wouldn’t be possible if one changed their mind about wanting to be in.
We were told that if you changed your mind about being in afterwards (after acceptance), it was okay. A lot of kids at Explore were unsure as it’s a rigorous program, and many are in honors or pre med or what have you, that may be all too much.</p>