<p>im applying to columbia university which is only 30 minutes from where i live in queens. Im applying and need tremendous amounts of aid. Ideally, i would like to live on campus. I have a few questions about my scenario.</p>
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<li><p>Does saying im going to commute or live on campus have any effect on admission? Will they think im an idiot for wanting/needing so much aid yet not wanting to live at home?</p></li>
<li><p>Does saying im going to commute or live on campus have any effect on admission? If i say i want to live on campus, will they try to acomodate that (a few thousand bucks more) or will they just ignore my request? </p></li>
<li><p>Can anything negative come out of saying i want to live on campus even though i need so much aid? </p></li>
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<p>Thanks so MUCH!</p>