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What were the questions like last year? How did you answer them? Did you get in? Thanks a lot ppls!

By Soulofheaven8 (Soulofheaven8) on Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 12:18 pm: Edit

I took a look at Columbia's application for 04-05 and it's identical to the one from last year. Every single question is the same.

By Ivyman1 (Ivyman1) on Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 12:39 pm: Edit

Application pdf: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/aboutapplying/firstyearapp.pdf

The questions have been the same for quite a while in fact. Answer them truthfully and don't overstuff your answers. You want to provide them with a rounded image of yourself. If you read 38 books this year, pick your favorite one or two from each genre.
For the essay, this is the most personal part of the application so asking others what they wrote about probably won't help too much. It should come from personal experiences.
For ideas on style and prose and GENERAL topic areas see an essay book like "100 Successful College Application Essays, by Christopher Georges" or Harry Bauld's "On Writing the College Application Essay"
If you're curious, I wrote mine, entitled "Music Maker" on my perception of how I Compose music by comparing the process to a chess-like battle.

By Fchung87 (Fchung87) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 04:18 pm: Edit

That's really cool. Thanks for your help! Now, I have two really important questions for everyone.

1) Are Canadian citizens studying in Canada (i.e. went to high school in Canada) considered international students at Columbia University? Should they use the international student application?

2) Are U.S. citizens studying in Canada (i.e. went to high school in Canada) considered international students at Columbia University? Should they use the international student application?

This is really important! I don't want to fill out extra applications for nothing...lol. Can anyone help me here?

By Ivyman1 (Ivyman1) on Thursday, August 12, 2004 - 06:33 pm: Edit

I believe US citizens are not, Canadian citizens are. You should confirm this with Columbia though. Call the admissions department 212-854-2522 to be sure.

By Fchung87 (Fchung87) on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 02:59 pm: Edit

ok thanks

What did you write your essays on? and, What were your stats and ECs like? thanks alot!

oh yeah, other ppl can post questions too! don't be shy! lol

By Number9 (Number9) on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 06:18 pm: Edit

Hey hey hey, it came in the mail today. Fun times.

By Fchung87 (Fchung87) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 03:48 pm: Edit

hey hey hey, are you applying too?

If I wanted to study science (i.e. biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biological medical science, etc) what department should I declare for?
- Agriculture and Life Science
- Arts and Science

or is there another more appropriate department I missed?

Thanks alot for your help!

By Godis (Godis) on Thursday, August 19, 2004 - 04:00 pm: Edit

hey hey hey!

By Fchung87 (Fchung87) on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 10:41 am: Edit

bumpety bump

By Number9 (Number9) on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 02:31 pm: Edit

I see we have a group of Fat Albert impersonators. That shall certainly add to Columbia's prestige.

By Mparking (Mparking) on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 08:56 pm: Edit

na na na, gonna have a good time...

By Contessa (Contessa) on Monday, August 30, 2004 - 10:53 am: Edit

when applying online, do i have to submit part I in order to begin part II? if not, how do i access part II?

By Pebbles (Pebbles) on Thursday, September 02, 2004 - 06:44 pm: Edit

I'm applying by paper and snail mail. I'm much more comfortable. Plus i have neat handwriting :D