2009-2010 Columbia University Application Thread

[Jolt21]

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Oi, the computer keeps yelling at me about "logging in/out." I am unable to access the PDF form for the photo. Is anyone able to get it and perhaps upload it to Rapidshare or some place? I really would like to get it settled today :-/

hey compass, turns out you don't need the sheet!

via Columbia's e-mail after they received LORs:

Dear Applicant,

This email is to inform you that your application for admission is incomplete and will be evaluated by the Committee on Admissions when we receive your photo.

The deadline for submission of materials is December 15, 2009.

You must mail a passport size photo with your name and SSN written on the back (if you do not have the form you printed out when you submitted your application) to:

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Office of Admissions
630 West 168th Street, Box 41
New York, NY 10032

Thank you
Admissions Office

 

[TypeSH07]

nvm...

 

[Equality]

... under columbia it suggests that you let the school know if it is your #1 choice...

I'm not a fan of having a #1 choice school because i don't want to cry over rejection letters. After looking into the Bassett program, though, I'm so in love with it. NYTimes published an article about Bassett hospital, too. I'm happy just to think about the prospect of learning at this hospital...

If I get an interview, I'll def. let the school know that it's my absolute 1st choice.

 

[mdeast]

Does Columbia send a complete email? I just realized I never got one even though I mailed my picture like a month and a half ago.

Edit: Woops, read the thread. Please ignore.

 

[alberbla]

Columbia-Bassett is quickly becoming my dream program. I hope I at least get to interview for it. It is just such a perfect fit for my background and future plans.

 

[marina227227]

Does Columbia send a complete email? I just realized I never got one even though I mailed my picture like a month and a half ago.

Edit: Woops, read the thread. Please ignore.

I got a complete email yesterday. I sent in my secondary at the end of July. Hope that helps.

 

[dw2158]

I got a complete email yesterday. I sent in my secondary at the end of July. Hope that helps.

strange... i submitted mine in early july. oh well, i knew this school would be slow so i'm trying to exercise patience 🙂

 

[CalBear2009]

strange... i submitted mine in early july. oh well, i knew this school would be slow so i'm trying to exercise patience 🙂

Yeah, when I think of Columbia, I imagine an admissions office filled to the roof with picture forms and printed secondary files. It will probably take them a while.

 

[Doe87]

strange... i submitted mine in early july. oh well, i knew this school would be slow so i'm trying to exercise patience 🙂

I've been done since like early July, and haven't gotten anything. Our photos are probably sitting at the bottom of the pile, and it'll take us forever to get the complete status.

 

[dw2158]

Yeah, when I think of Columbia, I imagine an admissions office filled to the roof with picture forms and printed secondary files. It will probably take them a while.

then just imagine GWU... since they get at least 2x as many applicants as columbia! but seriously... i'm pretty relaxed about my non-rolling schools at this point. i'm just excited about columbia because i'd like to be able to keep my email address from undergrad 😛

 

[ashtangi]

Since it has been ~2 months since I submitted my secondary, I called to check up on my status. The administrator who answered the phone was quite friendly and helpful - she checked my status and told me that I am complete. She said emails are slated to come out either this week or next week.

 

[CUSEguy88]

Since it has been ~2 months since I submitted my secondary, I called to check up on my status. The administrator who answered the phone was quite friendly and helpful - she checked my status and told me that I am complete. She said emails are slated to come out either this week or next week.

complete emails or interview invite emails?

 

[ashtangi]

complete emails or interview invite emails?

Complete emails

 

[LAman10]

Complete emails

you there, you had us worried for a second. shame on you

 

[dw2158]

you there, you had us worried for a second. shame on you

why were you worried? 😕

 

[brooklynblunder]

should i apply here or...not?

 

[brooklynblunder]

ive had this secondary finished since july ish, but never sent it btw

 

[johncalvin]

.

 

[Food]

Ugh...crap. I forgot to send the photos...It's been a couple weeks since I submitted everything else.

 

[jtink]

should i apply here or...not?

? why not? 🙂

 

[exeunt]

Since it has been ~2 months since I submitted my secondary, I called to check up on my status. The administrator who answered the phone was quite friendly and helpful - she checked my status and told me that I am complete. She said emails are slated to come out either this week or next week.

that's interesting (and hopefully more accurate), because when i emailed yesterday to check up on my status, they replied with this:


Hi,

In response to your email to P&S, It is a little early in the process to give any status checks. When we work on your application you will receive an email. it can take another 3 weeks.

Thank you
Renee
Admissions

 

[Bbon]

This might've already been discussed, but when you guys sent in your photos, did you get a legit print or just use your standard home printer? I'd rather not have to drive down to the pharmacy and get one made, but if it'll look trashy, then I suppose I'll just do it.

 

[mdtobe2014]

I'm a little confused as to why we have to re-enter all the EC and awards information for Columbia...on top of that there isn't enough space to list everything!

I'm debating whether I should upload an extra document re-listing all of my publications in case they don't give too much weight to AMCAS app....any thoughts?

Thx 🙂

 

[kayakingaddict]

This might've already been discussed, but when you guys sent in your photos, did you get a legit print or just use your standard home printer? I'd rather not have to drive down to the pharmacy and get one made, but if it'll look trashy, then I suppose I'll just do it.

i just did a home print. it didn't look GREAT, HIGH quality, but it was good enough. i doubt they put much weight into the glossiness of the paper

 

[redwinger47]

Finally got the complete email as well. They really sat on those secondaries a while. Anyone know when interviews start?

 

[Food]

I used a home print - it was alright quality, I doubt it will matter much.

 

[boaz]

This might've already been discussed, but when you guys sent in your photos, did you get a legit print or just use your standard home printer? I'd rather not have to drive down to the pharmacy and get one made, but if it'll look trashy, then I suppose I'll just do it.

I just uploaded one of my pics to walgreens.com and picked it up this morning for $1.07. The "wallet-sized" photos are perfect.

 

[not respect]

Did anyone figure out the photo thing? I still can't access it, it says, Specified Module Not Found

 

[tekken3]

For days attending, do I put my expected degree day (May 2010) or do I refer to May 2009 (which is when I finsihed class this year)?

 

[Raindrop423]

Did anyone figure out the photo thing? I still can't access it, it says, Specified Module Not Found

That happened to me a bunch of times before I finally managed to get it. Unfortunately, I can't tell you what the secret was because I never did figure out what was preventing it from working... eventually, I tried a few different computers and tried opening that page as the very first thing (rather than checking my email or other status pages first) and it finally worked... sorry I can't be more helpful.

 

[obog360]

Did anyone notice that there is a mistake on the application. On the application it asks "how many years of study will you have completed by 2009" but when you preview the application before submitting it now says "how many years of study will you have completed by 2010"

 

[dw2158]

For days attending, do I put my expected degree day (May 2010)

this.

 

[wolfiemd]

Columbia has finished evaluating..interview invites should be coming out soon:

Dear Applicant,

This email is to inform you that your application for admission has been completed and will be evaluated by the Committee on Admissions.

You will be notified promptly if the Committee votes to request an interview with you.

Thank you
Admissions Office

 

[archimedesxx]

I think the email was your complete email. They are still screening, I believe.

 

[doctor2014]

FINALLY a complete e-mail.... 🙂

 

[mdeast]

No complete email yet. I submitted 7/3 and sent the photo in all the way back then via snail mail.

 

[mmmcdowe]

I'm a little confused as to why we have to re-enter all the EC and awards information for Columbia...on top of that there isn't enough space to list everything!

I'm debating whether I should upload an extra document re-listing all of my publications in case they don't give too much weight to AMCAS app....any thoughts?

Thx 🙂

No they read EVERYTHING.

Dean Frantz personally reads every single application, and every application is evaluated by someone in the adcom. EVERY application. There are people with 15L MCAT scores in the pile. Everyone gets a shot, no one is filtered because of low scores or GPA. Because of this, expect a wait if you submitted late. I believe the adcom was supposed to start meeting this week, so interviews should be coming out soon.

And yes, the admissions department is full of stacks and stacks of applications. They work harder than any admissions office that I have ever seen, so be nice when you see them at your interviews.

I look forward to seeing you guys, feel free to PM me when you are coming and I'll stop by.

 

[mdtobe2014]

No they read EVERYTHING.

Dean Frantz personally reads every single application, and every application is evaluated by someone in the adcom. EVERY application. There are people with 15L MCAT scores in the pile. Everyone gets a shot, no one is filtered because of low scores or GPA. Because of this, expect a wait if you submitted late. I believe the adcom was supposed to start meeting this week, so interviews should be coming out soon.

And yes, the admissions department is full of stacks and stacks of applications. They work harder than any admissions office that I have ever seen, so be nice when you see them at your interviews.

I look forward to seeing you guys, feel free to PM me when you are coming and I'll stop by.

Thx for the info mmmcdowe 🙂

 

[He2]

Quote:
Originally Posted by mmmcdowe
No they read EVERYTHING.

Dean Frantz personally reads every single application, and every application is evaluated by someone in the adcom. EVERY application. There are people with 15L MCAT scores in the pile. Everyone gets a shot, no one is filtered because of low scores or GPA. Because of this, expect a wait if you submitted late. I believe the adcom was supposed to start meeting this week, so interviews should be coming out soon.

And yes, the admissions department is full of stacks and stacks of applications. They work harder than any admissions office that I have ever seen, so be nice when you see them at your interviews.

I look forward to seeing you guys, feel free to PM me when you are coming and I'll stop by.


Thx for the info mmmcdowe 🙂

thanks x2 🙂

 

[fluff]

i submitted my primary app 7/26 and still have not received an email from columbia inviting me to fill out a secondary application. is this normal? i know columbia does not screen so i'm getting a bit worried...

 

[flip26]

i submitted my primary app 7/26 and still have not received an email from columbia inviting me to fill out a secondary application. is this normal? i know columbia does not screen so i'm getting a bit worried...

That is fairly late to submit, and you are now paying the price for it.

That said, you will get the secondary, eventually.

 

[trueBelief]

i submitted my primary app 7/26 and still have not received an email from columbia inviting me to fill out a secondary application. is this normal? i know columbia does not screen so i'm getting a bit worried...

Please don't worry 7/26 is not too late to submit. Agreed that you wont be in the first bunch of interview invites but you are still very much in the game for multiples invites/acceptances. I would say submitting after august end (as in around now) is getting a little late. Rest assured you will get your secondary in time. The thing with Columbia is that you can start it online and submit without getting an official email from them. Moreover, you can mail out your photo too as they are very slow with that process.

You are not very late in the process. Good Luck! =)

 

[sage36]

i submitted my primary app 7/26 and still have not received an email from columbia inviting me to fill out a secondary application. is this normal? i know columbia does not screen so i'm getting a bit worried...

I thought Columbia sent you their secondary even before you are verified. You check your spam. I submitted and then got the secondary the very next day

 

[mmmcdowe]

Please don't worry 7/26 is not too late to submit. Agreed that you wont be in the first bunch of interview invites but you are still very much in the game for multiples invites/acceptances. I would say submitting after august end (as in around now) is getting a little late. Rest assured you will get your secondary in time. The thing with Columbia is that you can start it online and submit without getting an official email from them. Moreover, you can mail out your photo too as they are very slow with that process.

You are not very late in the process. Good Luck! =)

Yeah, you are still in the running, but expect to sit on your butt a long time for Columbia.

 

[mrmilad]

Complete a couple of days ago! No chance in hell I'm getting an interview for the Basset program I applied to though...

 

[FML]

Complete a couple of days ago! No chance in hell I'm getting an interview for the Basset program I applied to though...

bahh. I want my complete email too. Pretty please?

 

[huybeme]

I can't access the photo document either. Bah, I'll just snail mail them a photo with my info on the back.

 

[mmmcdowe]

I can't access the photo document either. Bah, I'll just snail mail them a photo with my info on the back.

It'll probably be a prettier photo that way anyhow!

 

[HawkeyePostOp]

Columbia has finished evaluating..interview invites should be coming out soon:

Dear Applicant,

This email is to inform you that your application for admission has been completed and will be evaluated by the Committee on Admissions.

You will be notified promptly if the Committee votes to request an interview with you.

Thank you
Admissions Office

has everybody gotten this message?

 

[mrmilad]

has everybody gotten this message?

everyone who said "Complete" has received that message...