****The Official Columbia Class of 2021 Interview/Acceptance Thread****

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Got an interview! Anyone have recommendations for hotels that have easy access to public transportation to Columbia?

 

[Alpha Centauri]

Got an interview! Anyone have recommendations for hotels that have easy access to public transportation to Columbia?

Fort lee holiday Inn (shoutout to my boy wengerin) but you need to Uber. I also wouldn't recommend it for more than a night if you plan on staying longer to explore the city

 

[Datkiller1]

Got an interview! Anyone have recommendations for hotels that have easy access to public transportation to Columbia?

Congrats on your interview! When did you apply? And when is your interview scheduled for?
Best of luck

 

[DentalAptitude]

Airbnb it.


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[mangler]

Fort lee holiday Inn (shoutout to my boy wengerin) but you need to Uber. I also wouldn't recommend it for more than a night if you plan on staying longer to explore the city

Thanks for the recommendation. How are Uber rides in the city though? Wouldn't those be terribly slow and expensive with all the traffic?

Congrats on your interview! When did you apply? And when is your interview scheduled for?
Best of luck

Thanks! Sent in my main app 07/29/2016 and Columbia doesn't require a secondary. Interview is scheduled for 02/03/2017.

 

[wengerout]

Thanks for the recommendation. How are Uber rides in the city though? Wouldn't those be terribly slow and expensive with all the traffic?


Thanks! Sent in my main app 07/29/2016 and Columbia doesn't require a secondary. Interview is scheduled for 02/03/2017.

Fort Lee isn't in the city it's across the GWB in New Jersey so you need an Uber/shuttle to take you across the bridge. If you stay in the city just take the subway.


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[mangler]

Fort Lee isn't in the city it's across the GWB in New Jersey so you need an Uber/shuttle to take you across the bridge. If you stay in the city just take the subway.


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Would this option be cheaper than living in the city and taking the metro?

 

[wengerout]

Would this option be cheaper than living in the city and taking the metro?

It was for me, much cheaper for a decent room. Keep in mind I didn't explore the city at all while I was there.


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[Alpha Centauri]

Would this option be cheaper than living in the city and taking the metro?

My hotel in the city cost about 2.5x as much as it did while exploring VS staying in the holiday inn GWB. Although I have to admit I am happy i left because although the hotel is nice it is more of a "get your business done and leave" hotel than a family getaway place lol

 

[Dasaniii]

Is it safe to assume that Columbia is done giving out interviews? I looked through last year's thread, and it seemed like they stopped giving interviews since early January :'(

 

[Alpha Centauri]

Is it safe to assume that Columbia is done giving out interviews? I looked through last year's thread, and it seemed like they stopped giving interviews since early January :'(

Sdn doesn't represent all the interviews and acceptances given out. Iirc they said they interview through February or march

 

[Futuredentista62]

Guys, I really wanna go to Columbia 😢😢😢. Why can't they just tell us????

 

[bayliegh1]

Who else thinks post-December interviewers may be getting some news tomorrow?? 🙂

 

[x0jessmariex3]

Who else thinks post-December interviewers may be getting some news tomorrow?? 🙂

I interviewed beginning of November and still no word.

 

[Alpha Centauri]

I interviewed beginning of November and still no word.

Likely since your interviewer hasn't met with the committee since. Praying that tomorrow/this weekend is the day I hear some news!

 

[Endoapp24]

Anyone have the nerve to call and ask when they plan on sending out the next wave of acceptances? At least we'd know if it's today or sometime in the future..


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[Endoapp24]

Likely since your interviewer hasn't met with the committee since. Praying that tomorrow/this weekend is the day I hear some news!

You think they would contact us on the weekend? I would think most office personnel work just monday through friday.


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[Alpha Centauri]

You think they would contact us on the weekend? I would think most office personnel work just monday through friday.


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I'm not sure. Gonna be honest with you I never was so excited in my life to pray/hope for an email. I am itching to hear news so I am in the same boat as you. Feels like I'm on sdn 24/7 now

 

[x0jessmariex3]

Likely since your interviewer hasn't met with the committee since. Praying that tomorrow/this weekend is the day I hear some news!

No idea. My interviewer on November 4th said the committee would be voting either the next week or the following week. Not sure if she was misinformed?

 

[Cer21159]

Accepted!!!!!!!!!! Interviewed 12/16.

 

[Alpha Centauri]

Accepted!!!!!!!!!! Interviewed 12/16.

When did you get the email?

 

[Cer21159]

I got it at 1:45 pm Central time. No phone call.

 

[Alpha Centauri]

I got it at 1:45 pm Central time. No phone call.

Congrats!! I was in your group 🙂

 

[rogerpc]

I got it at 1:45 pm Central time. No phone call.

Congrats!

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[bayliegh1]

Any change on the portal for those accepted?

 

[Cer21159]

Congrats!! I was in your group 🙂

Thank you! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you; we had quite the group that day!

 

[hopefuldentist123]

Accepted today around 3 pm! Interviewed 12/16!!! FIRST acceptance. Submitted around beginning of November!

 

[Alpha Centauri]

Thank you! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you; we had quite the group that day!

Likely that my interviewer didn't meet with the committee today 🙂

 

[hopefuldentist123]

Does anyone know when financial aid packages will be available? Does a student have to put a deposit down to see how much aid they might qualify for?

 

[wengerout]

Does anyone know when financial aid packages will be available? Does a student have to put a deposit down to see how much aid they might qualify for?

They haven't come yet but I know the max is 12.5k


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[hopefuldentist123]

The email didn't say how many days we had until we submit our deposit. Anyone know if they gave the offer on 1/13? Thanks!

 

[wengerout]

The email didn't say how many days we had until we submit our deposit. Anyone know if they gave the offer on 1/13? Thanks!

I know for us the deadline was in a link in the email with the sheet where you submit the deposit.


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[Cer21159]

The email didn't say how many days we had until we submit our deposit. Anyone know if they gave the offer on 1/13? Thanks!

My offer says 2 weeks from today's date. It's on that google form in the email.

 

[hopefuldentist123]

My offer says 2 weeks from today's date. It's on that google form in the email.

Yes, but don't we have 30 days according to ADA rules (offer was given before Jan. 31st?)

 

[Futuredentista62]

I got in!!!!!! 🙂 Interviewed 12/9

Best day ever!!!

 

[pigman5010]

For all those who got in today, do you mind sharing your stats?

 

[eldmd_32]

Congrats to everyone that got in. That's so exciting! I'm REALLY hoping there's at least one more wave of interview invites that's planned to go out soon. And that I'm a part of that wave!

 

[Futuredentista62]

I got in and interviewed 12/9 too! Kinda shocking to me since I thought my interview was no good, but I'm happy nonetheless! 🙂

Did you decide if you're choosing Columbia?

 

[Cer21159]

For all those who got in today, do you mind sharing your stats?

22 AA 24 TS 3.9 gpa - strong letters, lots of abroad dental experiences

 

[Alpha Centauri]

Any idea of what to think if we didn't hear word this past Friday and we already interviewed?

 

[pigman5010]

I have a 23 AA, 22 TS, 19 PAT, 3.7ish GPA, lots of research and volunteer dental experience.

Maybe my interview was just not as good as I thought

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[hopefuldentist123]

24AA, 3.8 sGPA, d1 athlete, leadership roles, volunteer experience. Hang tight people who are waiting! I think they interview into Feb!

 

[blablabla1]

24AA, 3.8 sGPA, d1 athlete, leadership roles, volunteer experience. Hang tight people who are waiting! I think they interview into Feb!

Just wanted to say those are amazing stats for a D1 athlete. Shows very good time management skills. Congrats on the acceptance!

 

[Incis0r]

24AA, 3.8 sGPA, d1 athlete, leadership roles, volunteer experience. Hang tight people who are waiting! I think they interview into Feb!

What sport

 

[cavateez]

They haven't come yet but I know the max is 12.5k


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Is this the max amount per year or is this the max for all four year?

 

[wengerout]

Is this the max amount per year or is this the max for all four year?

I can't remember exactly, it was during the financial aid presentation at the end of the interview. I wanna say it was per year.


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[JawJock89]

Lol per year....125k wouldn't get you very far for 4 years at that tuition


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[cavateez]

Lol per year....125k wouldn't get you very far for 4 years at that tuition


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Haha yeah I thought 12.5k would be too low for 4 years. Thanks for the clarification!

 

[Alpha Centauri]

Anyone know how long it usually takes to hear back from Columbia? I interviewed exactly one week ago on 01/13.

The committee meets every Friday to make decisions. As far as releasing those decisions goes anything is in the air. Also not every interviewer meets with the committee each week so not hearing anything is not necessarily bad news

 

[wengerout]

Waiting for August like...