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jw

Joined: 01 Feb 2006
Posts: 192
Columbia admission process
Mon Apr 24, 2006 06:02 PM

I've been pretty impressed with NYU. They keep sending NYU Law magazines and faculty profiles. It's like they actually _want_ you.

As for financial assistance... well, I'm Canadian and $60,000 USD in Canadian pesos (joke) is hella expensive!
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Cynic1995

Joined: 02 Feb 2006
Posts: 28
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Mon Apr 24, 2006 06:04 PM
i hear ya -- luckily the pound's a little stronger -- but still a damn expensive proposition! yea, the NYU stuff has been pretty impressive (the interview with Dworkin's particularly interesting).

frankly, it's a shame columbia's admission procedure is such a shambles -- they risk losing people through incompetence rather than choice!
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cjoop

Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Posts: 19
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 08:24 PM
did anybody hear from Columbia lately?
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james

Joined: 08 Apr 2005
Posts: 29
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 08:52 PM
Been calling Sylvia Polo all day but she's never at her desk - better chance getting a hold of George Bush than anyone at Columbia
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TFH

Joined: 27 Mar 2006
Posts: 12
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Tue Apr 25, 2006 09:45 PM
I understand that lately rumor and disquiet have emerged regarding the CLS admissions process.

Based on my experiences last year I can fully identify myself with those applying this year.

Think of this as follows. There are 3 possible kinds of status:

1. admission
2. rejection
3. waiting

I believe to know that those complaining are in group 3. But who can tell me of any one university that has already finished its admissions process?

Please do not believe that I try to ignore your concerns. However, it is unfair to continuously attack CLS for its admissions process. CLS has issued the first admission emails in December 2005, long before some other schools have made their decisions. I wish good luck to all those still waiting for CLS admission.
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scotty

Joined: 23 Mar 2006
Posts: 34
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 06:09 AM
whatever...i think its absolutely pathetic...anyways, no point wasting energy anymore...have already sent my deposit to NYU...
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Cynic1995

Joined: 02 Feb 2006
Posts: 28
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 10:19 AM
I agree completely. TFH's shameless promotion of Columbia's methods is ridiculous. As a rule of thumb, defending the indefensible just makes you look silly.

I can accept pride in one's institution, but his posts border on knee-jerk sycophancy. Reality check, TFH!
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Echo66

Joined: 15 Mar 2006
Posts: 38
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Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:48 AM
To be honest, I don't think there's anything wrong to show one's satisfaction with the school where he/she studies. And I haven't seen anything ridiculous in TFH's comments so far. In fact, TFH, as well as Dr_Jekyll, have shared with us much useful information about Columbia, which is exactly what we need at this stage to make our decisions. Meanwhile, they have never looked down upon other law schools in their posts. I think they are quite helpful. Why should we be so harsh...

[Edited by link updater on 26 Apr 2006]
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cjoop

Joined: 20 Apr 2006
Posts: 19
Columbia admission process
Wed Apr 26, 2006 07:46 PM
Did anyone hear from Columbia today?
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Paula0812

Joined: 17 Jan 2006
Posts: 43
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Thu Apr 27, 2006 07:15 PM
TFC, maybe other schools haven't finished their application proceedings, but I'm positive they have already, at this point, provided the applicants with one of these responses: admitted, rejected or waitlisted.

I've applied to 5 different schools and received replies from 4 of them timely. I sent my application to CLS on November and it was declared "complete" by CLS on December 6. On a rolling-basis system, I believe I should have already gotten a response, even if I was waitlisted. I paid a fee to have my application revised and I have the right to have a response within a reasonable timeframe.

Let's face it: whatever answer CLS send me right now is completely useless. I've already made my decision (forced by CLS incompetence) and, even if CLS accepted me now, I wouldn't have time to make all visa arrangements (and I'm positive CLS admissions office knows that this happens in several countries).

So, although I respect that you are really happy with the education you're getting from CLS and although I'm sure it is indeed and excellent school, please don't tell me that CLS admission proceeding is the same as any other school. It is not. It is WAY worse. The admission office shows absolutely NO respect towards applicants.

I will definetely advise future friends/attorneys not to apply to CLS unless its their dream school. It's money tossed down the toilet.
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Castel

Joined: 15 Mar 2006
Posts: 8
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Thu Apr 27, 2006 07:36 PM
TFC, maybe other schools haven't finished their application proceedings, but I'm positive they have already, at this point, provided the applicants with one of these responses: admitted, rejected or waitlisted.

I've applied to 5 different schools and received replies from 4 of them timely. I sent my application to CLS on November and it was declared "complete" by CLS on December 6. On a rolling-basis system, I believe I should have already gotten a response, even if I was waitlisted. I paid a fee to have my application revised and I have the right to have a response within a reasonable timeframe.

Let's face it: whatever answer CLS send me right now is completely useless. I've already made my decision (forced by CLS incompetence) and, even if CLS accepted me now, I wouldn't have time to make all visa arrangements (and I'm positive CLS admissions office knows that this happens in several countries).

So, although I respect that you are really happy with the education you're getting from CLS and although I'm sure it is indeed and excellent school, please don't tell me that CLS admission proceeding is the same as any other school. It is not. It is WAY worse. The admission office shows absolutely NO respect towards applicants.

I will definetely advise future friends/attorneys not to apply to CLS unless its their dream school. It's money tossed down the toilet.




Paula, I absolutely agree. In my case, it was a total waste of money, and what it is worse, time and effort (not to mention that people who wrote my letters of recommendation can´t understand that I didn´t even received and answer).
That´s why I am very happy with my decision of enrolling NYU. I think I made the appropiate choice, even I if I would have been actually admitted to CLS.
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Lenny

Joined: 27 Mar 2006
Posts: 36
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Tue May 02, 2006 06:10 AM
The rolling basis process seems to be true! I was admitted yesterday, May 1. I was never waitlisted and my deadline deposit is 19th of May. Good luck to everybody!!
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aragorn

Joined: 15 Mar 2006
Posts: 7
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Sun May 07, 2006 02:46 PM
admitted this friday!
Hope to see you guys soon.
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dada

Joined: 07 May 2006
Posts: 3
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Mon May 08, 2006 05:47 AM
GOT admitted too. See you at the university. From Thailand.
Does anyone go to the english course at gls?
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Pablo

Joined: 11 Apr 2006
Posts: 1
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Mon May 08, 2006 12:31 PM
Hi guys! I got my "Admission Status" email last Friday. I was admitted, however, without any financial assistance. Did anybody hear about/get the Appel Fellowship or financial assistant. I'm curious whether they grant them this year...
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Sofi

Joined: 08 Oct 2005
Posts: 62
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Mon May 08, 2006 11:13 PM
Has anyone been rejected or waitlisted lately?
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scotty

Joined: 23 Mar 2006
Posts: 34
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Tue May 09, 2006 09:00 AM
well, for whatever its worth, got in last friday too...no aid...so am going to NYU as had accepted their offer...n the appel fellowship is out...
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kvdh10

Joined: 11 Apr 2005
Posts: 18
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Tue May 09, 2006 07:47 PM
The Appel F. was awarded a couple of weeks ago. Last friday I got a 10.000 USD grant. Hope that helps.
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Kaya

Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Posts: 16
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Tue May 09, 2006 08:08 PM
hey is there anyone who has got accepted to columbia without any work ex?
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CristianeK

Joined: 04 Mar 2006
Posts: 16
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Tue May 09, 2006 08:34 PM
Anyboby else with no answer from Columbia at all?
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Sofi

Joined: 08 Oct 2005
Posts: 62
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Tue May 09, 2006 08:52 PM
I am still waiting. Who else?
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Gio

Joined: 25 Jul 2005
Posts: 19
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Tue May 09, 2006 10:14 PM
Still waiting, too
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LLM_Brazil

Joined: 22 Mar 2006
Posts: 18
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Wed May 10, 2006 01:02 AM
Accepted on May 1st, I rejected their offer today. Will attend NYU next fall.

One spot open for those of you who are still waiting.
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CristianeK

Joined: 04 Mar 2006
Posts: 16
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Wed May 10, 2006 09:40 AM
LLM_Brazil, since I am also from Brazil I am curious to know how did u rejected Columbia's offer? email or regular mail?
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Map

Joined: 09 Mar 2006
Posts: 12
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Thu May 11, 2006 07:56 PM
Hello LLM_Brazil e CristianeK,
I am also from Brazil, and also going to NYU, which program r u two in?
CristianeK, going to NYU also?

By the way, I send my "rejection" letter to NU and U of Chicago by e-mail!

Até.

[Edited by link updater on 11 May 2006]
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