What did accept/reject/defer letter look like?

curiouskatie
Thu, 09 Dec 2004 19:39:26 +0000

Rejection:

The Committee on Admissions has carefully reviewed your application to
Columbia University under the Early Decision Program. I am sorry to inform
you that we will not be able to offer you admission. I realize that this is
disappointing news for you and your family, particularly in light of your
strong interest in Columbia.

Over the past six years, the first-year applicant pool to Columbia has
nearly doubled in size, making admissions intensely competitive for
candidates seeking places here. The Committee on Admissions carefully
evaluates each candidate’s credentials in the context of the applicant
pool; because our decisions are the product of many hours of thorough
assessment and review, we must emphasize that they are final and not
subject to appeal.

I want you to know that our decision in no way reflects a lack of
confidence in your ability to achieve success at a competitive college and
throughout life. Our experience is that the vast majority of students who
do not gain admission here go on to distinguish themselves at many fine
colleges and universities all over the world.

We appreciate the interest you have demonstrated in Columbia and wish you
the best in your college career and future endeavors.

Sincerely,
Jessica Marinaccio
Director
Undergraduate Admissions

P.S. Please note that a hardcopy of the above was mailed out this
afternoon.