2024-2025 Columbia (Vagelos)

[mommamayi]

Sorry out of curiosity, we don’t have to commit to enrol today right? We can just hit plan to enrol and that won’t affect our 1 acceptances and waitlist spots

Correct.

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[piazzamattei]

Did anyone else on the waitlist get an email from admissions on Friday (05/02) about sending them an update if columbia is our top choice? I am just a bit confused because I sent an update about two weeks ago, so I don't really have anything new to say. Wondering if this was just a generic email they sent everyone on the waitlist.

 

[D3FishOil]

Did anyone else on the waitlist get an email from admissions on Friday (05/02) about sending them an update if columbia is our top choice? I am just a bit confused because I sent an update about two weeks ago, so I don't really have anything new to say. Wondering if this was just a generic email they sent everyone on the waitlist.

yeah its generic, got one friday as well and I haven't sent updates since like 2024 (oops)

 

[TheIllustratedMan]

Does anyone know how generous Columbia is with financial aid specifically for people off the waitlist? I have seen they throw out financial aid awards like crazy to initial acceptances, not sure about waitlist thought.

 

[pdidd3]

How is the group me looking

 

[amateurs140]

How is the group me looking

Hard to tell because it's all admitted students, so people who are going elsewhere may not have left it yet, but it's at 180, which is above the class size.

 

[D3FishOil]

Anyone know if they send out batches of wait list acceptances or do they trickle in one at a time? Also what’s the timeline like for that?

 

[bowtie3]

I was an MSTP applicant, but I just got off the waitlist for the MD program!!!!!!! Crossing my fingers for the rest of you who are on the waitlist!!!!!!!

 

[lkelli01]

A from WL, Bassett program 🙂

 

[mommamayi]

I was an MSTP applicant, but I just got off the waitlist for the MD program!!!!!!! Crossing my fingers for the rest of you who are on the waitlist!!!!!!!

Congratulations!

 

[mommamayi]

A from WL, Bassett program 🙂

Congratulations!

 

[catmd3]

for those who got off the waitlist, how long were you given to decide?

 

[CA_ORM_FML]

I was an MSTP applicant, but I just got off the waitlist for the MD program!!!!!!! Crossing my fingers for the rest of you who are on the waitlist!!!!!!!

LFG!!! Same to you @lkelli01

 

[bowtie3]

for those who got off the waitlist, how long were you given to decide?

5 Days!

 

[mommamayi]

5 Days!

Have you gotten a financial aid offer yet?

 

[lkelli01]

for those who got off the waitlist, how long were you given to decide?

5 days for me as well; I submitted my financial aid stuff (CSS & FAFSA) yesterday, so they haven't given anything back to me at this point

 

[mommamayi]

OOS-A from waitlist late yesterday afternoon! Also given 5 days.

 

[TheIllustratedMan]

OOS-A from waitlist late yesterday afternoon! Also given 5 days.

Congratulations!! Did they provide you with a financial aid offer already?

 

[mommamayi]

Congratulations!! Did they provide you with a financial aid offer already?

Got it today.

 

[mochi_donuts]

OOS-A from waitlist late yesterday afternoon! Also given 5 days.

Congrats! Did you send a letter of interest?

 

[mommamayi]

Congrats! Did you send a letter of interest?

Yes. About 2 weeks ago. Right ahead of the 4/30 deadline.

 

[catmd3]

How many people have joined the GroupMe since Tues? Do we think there will be any more movement?

 

[ravioliravioli]

I've heard majority of waitlist movement happens this upcoming week, particularly on Wednesday right before the 5/15 deadline to commit to enroll

Columbia's CTE deadline is June 16

https://students-residents.aamc.org/system/files/2025-04/MSAR010%20-%20MSAR%20Application%20Timeline_2025.pdf

 

[mommamayi]

How many people have joined the GroupMe since Tues? Do we think there will be any more movement?

Four people

 

[wysdoc]

Moderator note:
A few off-topic posts were removed.
This is the Columbia discussion thread and the correct CTE date for Columbia has been listed above.

Not all schools have the same CTE date, so read any offer emails to the very end.
Good luck to all of you still on WLs.
Be kind to each other during stress and duress!

 

[discodude]

Has anyone heard about the waitlist so far this week? Do you think we can expect more calls? Columbia is my only WL so I am sooooo nervous

 

[catmd3]

admit.org acceptance yesterday, maybe there is still hope!