2012-2013 Columbia University Application Thread

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Had a freaking heart attack when I got that email from Dean Nicholas today about checking our online portal. It really looked like a rejection.
 
Seems that it'll like be an email since they told us to be sure to have them added to our email contacts list. But supposedly some got called as well.
 
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smallone said:
Had a freaking heart attack when I got that email from Dean Nicholas today about checking our online portal. It really looked like a rejection.
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YUP! Omg I totally felt the way say.

Not really expecting good news, but still got the nerves going on. I certainly didn't feel that my interview went well, I probably came off as incoherent and rambling. It's probably too late to do anything about it now.
 
wangers5270 said:
Last year I thought everyone found out by mail a few days after 3/1 and some people also received phone calls on 3/1? Looks like this year they're going to send an email alerting applicants to log into the status page to view the decision. If my hunch is correct, it will be much like Pitt and the email will be sent after the decisions are posted, but it's just to alert you to log in. I think I recall reading on the BU thread that decisions were stated in the body of the email as well as on the status page, but I guess we'll see what route Columbia goes to transmit the news.
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I think the decisions were overnight mailed to the students on the day before, and I think some people in NYC received their mail on the 1. Anyone confirm?
 
Either way we will know very very soon...and i hope by email or status page since that's generally faster than an interviewer who may or may not call
 
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It's gonna be like class attendance on exam day. Only 8-10 of us have been posting regularly, but you can bet 40 will be here on the first.
 
Everyone's going to be in for a surprise when they hold off on announcing until March 15th
 
Havent got an interview invite yet I guess its time to make other plans probably... When is the latest possible interview given?
 
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haha, I'm so sorry you guys. I just thought of this.
 
MDPhD decisions are out! I cannot believe it but I've been accepted. A dream come true! Hold on you guys march 1st is right around the corner. I found out by package in the mail, NO email! Although MD only replies may differ.
 
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AAAA said:
MDPhD decisions are out! I cannot believe it but I've been accepted. A dream come true! Hold on you guys march 1st is right around the corner. I found out by package in the mail, NO email! Although MD only replies may differ.
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CONGRATS!!!! That's so awesome! I absolutely cannot wait for decisions day!
 
AAAA said:
MDPhD decisions are out! I cannot believe it but I've been accepted. A dream come true! Hold on you guys march 1st is right around the corner. I found out by package in the mail, NO email! Although MD only replies may differ.
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Congrats!!!

I'm surprised that any decisions were out earlier than March 1, but I haven't done research on MD/PhD applications. Congratulations, and I'm sure you deserve it. 🙂
 
But at least with an email, it's a FAST rip-open. Snail mail....you first have to wait for the mailman, then you have to try to pry open the envelope without ripping the contents, then you have to unfold the letter.... So much suspense.

Actually, I think a "PLEASE CHECK YOUR STATUS ON THE WEBSITE" would be the ultimate worst.

A phone call would be so cool.
 
smallone said:
but at least with an email, it's a fast rip-open. Snail mail....you first have to wait for the mailman, then you have to try to pry open the envelope without ripping the contents, then you have to unfold the letter.... So much suspense.

Actually, i think a "please check your status on the website" would be the ultimate worst.

A phone call would be so cool.
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+1
 
smallone said:
But at least with an email, it's a FAST rip-open. Snail mail....you first have to wait for the mailman, then you have to try to pry open the envelope without ripping the contents, then you have to unfold the letter.... So much suspense.

Actually, I think a "PLEASE CHECK YOUR STATUS ON THE WEBSITE" would be the ultimate worst.

A phone call would be so cool.
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Only for those who get one.
 
Narie said:
Congrats!!!

I'm surprised that any decisions were out earlier than March 1, but I haven't done research on MD/PhD applications. Congratulations, and I'm sure you deserve it. 🙂
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Yeah last year MD/PhD decisions came out about a week or so before the MD decisions.
 
Yeah I would rather the email. So much quicker to know the outcome. Like... 5 seconds less of spazzing out. Although, should everything go like last year, just the sight of the letter will tell us the decision. Little envelope = waitlist/rejection, big envelope = acceptance.
 
FijiGNR89 said:
Yeah I would rather the email. So much quicker to know the outcome. Like... 5 seconds less of spazzing out. Although, should everything go like last year, just the sight of the letter will tell us the decision. Little envelope = waitlist/rejection, big envelope = acceptance.
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yep that's what I meant. Just the sight of the envelope is enough for me.
 
MrSunny1 said:
Havent got an interview invite yet I guess its time to make other plans probably... When is the latest possible interview given?
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I called earlier this week and they said they were still offering interview slots...but I don't know how many or any other details. Hope that helps! 🙂
 
Not sure how waitlist movement is. My luncheon host got off the waitlist, though, so that's good?

I just checked the online portal. Just in case.

How many times will I do that this week?
 
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Accepted MD/PhD. Letter came in the mail (first class). Dated Feb 20th. No updates on online portal page.

Good luck to you MD applicants!
 
Sorry if this was asked before, but does Columbia select ~250-300 at first and then proceed onwards to waitlist movement?
 
I know that there is absolutely no point in me saying this, but I have a strong hunch I'm going to be waitlisted...:scared:
 
0953920 said:
Sorry if this was asked before, but does Columbia select ~250-300 at first and then proceed onwards to waitlist movement?
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As far as I know, a school cannot extend more offers than the number of seats that they have. i.e. if the class is composed of 100 students, no more than 100 offers can be out at any given time per AAMC rules. Its possible that I am misinterpreting the rule, so if anyone has better information please chime in
 
Moldycheese432 said:
As far as I know, a school cannot extend more offers than the number of seats that they have. i.e. if the class is composed of 100 students, no more than 100 offers can be out at any given time per AAMC rules. Its possible that I am misinterpreting the rule, so if anyone has better information please chime in
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There is no such clause - only one saying they have accept at least the incoming class size by March 30.

From the AAMC (https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/recommendations/admissionofficers/):

"4. By March 30 of the matriculation year, March 15 for M.D.-Ph.D. programs, each school or program have issued a number of offers of acceptance at least equal to the expected number of students in its first-year entering class and have reported those acceptance actions to the AAMC Section for Medical School Application Services."
 
eyessmile said:
There is no such clause - only one saying they have accept at least the incoming class size by March 30.

From the AAMC (https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/recommendations/admissionofficers/):

"4. By March 30 of the matriculation year, March 15 for M.D.-Ph.D. programs, each school or program have issued a number of offers of acceptance at least equal to the expected number of students in its first-year entering class and have reported those acceptance actions to the AAMC Section for Medical School Application Services."
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Sorry for the bad info. and thanks for the correction.
 
In response to Narie: I know that there is absolutely no point in me saying this, but I have a strong hunch I'm going to be waitlisted...

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obviouslyteal said:
Me too... But better to expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised right? Sigh.
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I don't think anyone is sitting at home thinking that they will be outright accepted, but its gonna happen to the lucky ones. I'm hoping I'm among them.
 
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0953920 said:
Sorry if this was asked before, but does Columbia select ~250-300 at first and then proceed onwards to waitlist movement?
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Moldycheese432 said:
I'm preparing myself for the inevitable waitlisting/rejection, so does anyone know what the watlist movement is like at Columbia?
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They accept ~200 immediately, of which about 100 will end up attending. The remaining 50ish spots (not counting MD/PhDs) will come off of the waitlist, which typically requires about 100 offers to reach.
 
mmmcdowe said:
They accept ~200 immediately, of which about 100 will end up attending. The remaining 50ish spots (not counting MD/PhDs) will come off of the waitlist, which typically requires about 100 offers to reach.
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Happen to know how many are initially on the waitlist?
 
i believe everyone not accepted is placed on the waitlist

200/~1200 initial acceptances sounds pretty intimidating
 
question: on the secondary can anyone see receipt of any updates they have uploaded? I can't and it's kind of nerve-wracking because there is no confirmation that my updates ever went through to the system...can other people can see this?
 
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Your updates won't be listed in the application portal. If you go to the communications section of the status tab, you should see the confirmation emails they sent you saying they added your updates to your secondary.
 
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