Columbia ETP Program 2012 entry

Annie3289 · Dec 15, 2011

Good luck to all of you!:)

LookingAhead · Dec 15, 2011

Hi everyone,
Does anyone know if they'll roll over our application into the Regular Decision pool if we don't get accepted ED? Thanks. A little - no, a significant amount - of panic is settling in!

I know, I'm feeling pretty panicky too. I don't think it's too likely they'll roll over our applications - that would be too kind, right? :)

soccergrl54 · Dec 15, 2011

ya they will roll over apps.. they said there are 3 options for ED: acceptance, rejection, or moved to regular. I have a feeling we'll hear tomorrow..

chula5008 · Dec 15, 2011

Thanks, Soccergrl54! That's some consolation, as long as I don't get outright rejected. However, if I get rejected a *second* time after applying ED, I may self-immolate. Totally kidding, but in all seriousness - this sucks. Really, really sucks.

NYtoFLRN · Dec 15, 2011

Ah, the thought of being deferred to regular admission makes me nervous! Here's to hoping that by this time tomorrow we know what the next few years of our lives will hold :).

LookingAhead · Dec 31, 2011

Well, it's really unfortunate that all of our posts after December 14 were lost when AN upgraded the site.

FYI for future applicants reading this thread, we got our ED notifications on December 20 in the early afternoon. You get an email telling you to log in to the website, where there is a link that you click on to see your decision. There was no pre-decision email telling us what the notification date would be. The date by which you have to send them a check (for $500) to secure your place is January 9, and the admitted students' Visiting Day will be on March 2.

By the way - has anyone received login information for the Accepted Applicants part of the CUSON website (located under the Admissions tab)?

myelin · Dec 31, 2011

I just wrote a big response and it was deleted. This site upgrade is driving me nuts!

kimmieminnie · Jan 2, 2012

WOW they lost so much of this thread it is not even funny!!! People telling us they got accepted and those of us put on the (wait and see) list-unreal!

rg06c · Jan 2, 2012

Hi all, I was wondering if anoyone else is working on the FAFSA/SAR forms and where you find the SAR, I read that after you submit FAFSA it takes several weeks before you recieve the SAR, but Columbia said in their letter that they wanted everything sent in by the 4th, how will this be possible? Any insight is much appreciated, thanks!

myelin · Jan 2, 2012

I also have concerns about the FAFSA. I'm concerned since they want us to fill it out as undergrads, but I will also be applying to programs where I will be considered a grad student for the duration of the program (UCSF, Boston College, etc.) I can only fill out one FAFSA, right? And then I can add other programs to it later along, but I can't change it, right? I'm worried that if I designate myself an undergrad that it will negatively impact my ability to obtain financial aid should I end up attending a program where I"ll be a grad student the entire time.

Did anyone else notice that the deadline was dated January 4th, 2011? I assume they mean 2012, of course. Hmm. I am so unsure of what to do or how to move forward.

pttrac · Jan 3, 2012

Myelin - I have the same concerns. It is recommended that you only fill out one FASFA per year, so since we are applying to multiple programs with BSN/MSN it will be difficult. Columbia wants us to apply as 5th year undergrad students to get the most aide. I'm in the same boat as you since Columbia wants the SAR by Jan. 4th and other programs won't get back to me by March. Columbia is a great school, but my decision is not finalize and will still depend on my acceptance to other programs. I sent an email to the FASFA people, so hopefully they can be of some help. I'll keep you updated.

myelin · Jan 3, 2012

Thanks, Pttrac! Ugh, this is so frustrating. I hate feeling like I don't know what to do.