2024-2025 Columbia (Vagelos)

[lebonium]

I applied to the Bassett program and am keeping my fingers crossed, it's an incredible program! is there a separate interview process for that program? and if so, do you think it's still possible to receive an interview at this point even if my submission date (7/27) has been passed per tracking sites?

The Bassett program has a separate interview process. It's composed of 2 interview days: one with Bassett, and one with Columbia VP&S. Interview invites for Bassett are not initially received through the admissions portal.

It is still possible to receive an interview. Submission dates don't really track very well with II dates at any institution, and Bassett also has a separate process from VP&S, which makes it entirely possible to receive an interview.

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[twodozendonuts]

I just checked and it’s working fine for me - click “status” on the left hand side and then “application update” shows up! Hope this helps.

Thank you! Just saw it😄

 

[flowfish]

Bassett II 😭😭😭 complete 7/4 LM 83

 

[_m31_]

Does Columbia accept pre-II letters of interest? The portal only allows you to select CV/Resume or New Applicant Update when uploading documents. Do those who interviewed have additional options in the drop-down menu?

 

[bluehue135]

Does anyone have any advice for interview here? What are the vibes? Interviewing on thurs and haven’t received info on whether I’m in Group A or B…

 

[deleted1177265]

Does Columbia accept pre-II letters of interest? The portal only allows you to select CV/Resume or New Applicant Update when uploading documents. Do those who interviewed have additional options in the drop-down menu?

I’m not sure, but to answer your second question, no there are not additional drop down options.

 

[ger1atric]

Received an email early this afternoon from a student VP&S admissions rep after my interview basically offering to be a one-on-one contact for questions. Has anyone else seen something like it?

 

[twodozendonuts]

Received an email early this afternoon from a student VP&S admissions rep after my interview basically offering to be a one-on-one contact for questions. Has anyone else seen something like it?

I have not!

On a similar note, has anyone else received an email from the dean saying "the Admissions Committee will keep you strongly in mind" in response to their thank-you letters? I'm being hella neurotic but yeah.

 

[deleted1177265]

I have not!

On a similar note, has anyone else received an email from the dean saying "the Admissions Committee will keep you strongly in mind" in response to their thank-you letters? I'm being hella neurotic but yeah.

Unfortunately that's automatic and everyone gets it; however, any response from your interviewers would be legit!

 

[Mango127]

+1 II OOS! Complete 7/25

 

[Mango127]

congratulations!! This late? or earlier today?

Earlier today, around 4 PM EST! Didn't have my computer until just now tho lol

 

[mariokart224455]

For those interviewing for the MD-PhD program, how late did the interview dates go when you signed up?

 

[amateurs140]

For those interviewing for the MD-PhD program, how late did the interview dates go when you signed up?

Hey! I was assigned a date for my interview, so I didn't have an option to sign up. Are they allowing you to choose?

 

[syx0157893]

+1 OOS II just now 🥹😭 submitted early August! So shocked, but so excited!
for people wondering, they're scheduling for December 🙂

 

[elephant98]

+1 OOS II just now 🥹😭 submitted early August! So shocked, but so excited!
for people wondering, they're scheduling for December 🙂

congrats!! did you send an update letter/letter of intent at all... also submitted in august and wondering if i should

 

[syx0157893]

congrats!! did you send an update letter/letter of intent at all... also submitted in august and wondering if i should

thanks! and nope

 

[efficientnet_b0]

OOS II! Complete 7/15

 

[zarastars]

At what point does one give up hope for columbia

 

[kobewankenobi66]

At what point does one give up hope for columbia

also wondering this 🙁

 

[krispykremes4life]

anyone submit in like late august, September, or October who have gotten a II?

 

[cassidy_grace2325]

OOS II just now complete 8/15. This is the school I kept as my laptop screensaver during MCAT studying and then felt too afraid to hope for during secondaries. SO INSANELY EXCITED.

 

[BabySnoopy]

OOS II just now complete 8/15. This is the school I kept as my laptop screensaver during MCAT studying and then felt too afraid to hope for during secondaries. SO INSANELY EXCITED.

🥹🥹 soooo happy for you this is so great

 

[sarcasmrules]

OOS II just now complete 8/15. This is the school I kept as my laptop screensaver during MCAT studying and then felt too afraid to hope for during secondaries. SO INSANELY EXCITED.

I should have kept my top school as my screen saver. Damn it.

 

[newkungfukenny]

does columbia take LOI?

 

[pink_flamingo]

pre-II R 🙁 since when do they send rejections this early?

 

[newkungfukenny]

pre-II R 🙁 since when do they send rejections this early?

Woahhh what??

 

[pink_flamingo]

I did send an update letter two days ago, which could have something to do with it but I’m truly confused

 

[neuroscience2024]

pre-II R 🙁 since when do they send rejections this early?

wait yeah I thought they send the Pre-II R in March?

 

[kobewankenobi66]

pre-II R 🙁 since when do they send rejections this early?

uh oh....

 

[ravioliravioli]

I did send an update letter two days ago, which could have something to do with it but I’m truly confused

Potentially insane thought - is it possible it was a mistake? I sent in an update letter earlier this week and got an automated acknowledgment a couple days later. Any chance they accidentally sent you the wrong automated email? I think it might be worth asking about since they really are not rolling...

 

[deleted1203416]

Shoot, it might be worth asking them and contacting them about it. @pink_flamingo

 

[pink_flamingo]

Potentially insane thought - is it possible it was a mistake? I sent in an update letter earlier this week and got an automated acknowledgment a couple days later. Any chance they accidentally sent you the wrong automated email? I think it might be worth asking about since they really are not rolling...

it's funny you mention that bc they sent me another email an hour later acknowledging my update and saying we appreciate your continued interest lol but since there are a few other R's reported on cycletrack, I don't think it was a mistake and just gonna accept my fate 🙁 good luck to you!

 

[sarcasmrules]

Sorry to hear about that. When did you complete?

Your completion dates don't matter anymore.

Also, 1st quartile CASPer score alert.

 

[donaldduckfanatic]

Your completion dates don't matter anymore.

Also, 1st quartile CASPer score alert.

wdym they don't matter?

 

[run321]

Received an email early this afternoon from a student VP&S admissions rep after my interview basically offering to be a one-on-one contact for questions. Has anyone else seen something like it?

How long did it take to get a response from the student VP&S admissions rep if you ended up emailing?

 

[sarcasmrules]

wdym they don't matter?

At this point in the application cycle, it doesn't matter because everyone has had their application reviewed.

 

[awesomebeaver]

How long did it take to get a response from the student VP&S admissions rep if you ended up emailing?

3 days for me, they were super friendly and open.

 

[redfish-bluefish]

it's funny you mention that bc they sent me another email an hour later acknowledging my update and saying we appreciate your continued interest lol but since there are a few other R's reported on cycletrack, I don't think it was a mistake and just gonna accept my fate 🙁 good luck to you!

@ravioliravioli I also sent an email regarding an update this past Monday (12/9) and just received a pre-II R. I’m considering reaching out but am hesitant since I also saw other reported Rs on cycletrack. Any advice from anyone?

 

[krispykremes4life]

@ravioliravioli I also sent an email regarding an update this past Monday (12/9) and just received a pre-II R. I’m considering reaching out but am hesitant since I also saw other reported Rs on cycletrack. Any advice from anyone?

Hmm .. When were you complete

 

[redfish-bluefish]

Hmm .. When were you complete

08/01–thank you so much! I’m not sure of the potential cons of reaching out post-R, and if it is just circumstantial that similar experiences occurred. Any advice or insight is greatly appreciated!

 

[Decaying_Isotope]

08/01–thank you so much! I’m not sure of the potential cons of reaching out post-R, and if it is just circumstantial that similar experiences occurred. Any advice or insight is greatly appreciated!

Can't imagine there are any downsides to reaching out. Either you're rejected anyway or learn that it was a mistake. As long as it's written professionally it won't matter.

 

[pink_flamingo]

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I reached out about my R and it was in fact not a mistake . They mentioned the bulk of decisions do come out in Feb/March but that doesn’t mean some can’t come out earlier. I was like oh you really don’t want me lmaooo 🥲

 

[ger1atric]

Did everyone else who has interviewed with Columbia also just get a happy holidays note through email?

 

[krispykremes4life]

has anyone who submitted in September or October heard back?

 

[donaldduckfanatic]

has anyone who submitted in September or October heard back?

wondering the same for columbia and other t10s as well

 

[restingduck]

a bit late but....

OOS II received 12/11, complete 9/27

 

[Tibial.Tuberosity]

When does Columbia stop sending II’s. Is it safe to assume it’s joever?

 

[krispykremes4life]

When does Columbia stop sending II’s. Is it safe to assume it’s joever?

Does joever mean something different from over? I noticed many ppl say joever on sdn but it may just be a typo

 

[redfish-bluefish]

Did anyone else apply to the PhD to MD program this cycle and heard back regarding that program?

 

[Chickenpotpiesoup]

Did everyone else who has interviewed with Columbia also just get a happy holidays note through email?

It was cute but my heart skipped a beat I was like why am I hearing from y’all before March 😂😂