If you put down a deposit you are good. The deposit is $1000.00 which is not the end of the world. I'm willing to lose the deposit money to secure a spot in case doesn't work out at other programs...
Appreciate the insight. The only thing I would note is that the priority deadlines in previous cycles was later (e.g., last year it was Dec 1st) so hopefully applicants hear back sooner in this...
Agreed it is so murky which is so darn frustrating. I fear that the language means they will review applications in the order they are received once the priority deadline
I don't think they mean 4-6 weeks from submission. I think it is 4-6 weeks from the priority deadline (11/17). That would put us at 4 weeks as of yesterday. That said, can't hurt to reach out, it's...
I hope I'm wrong but I just don't see decisions posted before January. I'm surprised as the upcoming cap on fed student loans is coming in 2026. I would think that Columbia would want to secure...
Got it. That must be from a mass email sent to prospective applicants as that language doesn't appear on their website as far as I can see (which is annoying). Not sure why they are so cryptic with...