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ricey

Joined: 12 Mar 2006
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Updates on Columbia?
Wed Feb 14, 2007 03:21 AM
has anyone heard from Columbia recently? either with regard to LLM admissions or the Associates-in-Law program?
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Lucinda

Joined: 01 Feb 2007
Posts: 92
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 06:06 AM
Hey- Was wondering the same than Ricey...has anyone heard from Columbia?
Ricey did you apply to the Dec. 15th deadline?

Someone was telling about a 15th March to send the deposit to CLS so i was wondering if this was the deposit deadline for early review applications or not ... because if its not ..it means id better hear from CLS soon otherwise ...

Thanks to everyone !
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single-bilingual

Joined: 23 Nov 2006
Posts: 48
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:58 AM
Hey, this is for an early review application.
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ska

Joined: 13 Feb 2007
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:08 AM
I received the admission email on 6 February, but I did not apply for early review. I guess they are really deciding "on a rolling basis"....
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Levin

Joined: 19 Dec 2006
Posts: 13
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:10 AM
The March 15th deposit deadline is currently both for early review and for December 15th applications. I did not apply for early review. I sent my application on the December 15th deadline and received the admission letter about 4 weeks later. I suppose they will set a new deposit deadline for late admissions.
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Mariemboston

Joined: 10 Dec 2006
Posts: 46
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:40 AM
Guys,
I applied early action, I received the letter of admission but nothing was said about deadline for deposit.

Perhaps, because I requested financial aid.

Does anyone knows?

Cheers

[Edited 14 Feb 2007 by Mariemboston]
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single-bilingual

Joined: 23 Nov 2006
Posts: 48
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 02:37 PM
Mariemboston:
I also requested financial aid, but have not heard about it specifically.
I believe the reason is that both myself and Levin received a partial tuition fee waiver, which looks like an attempt by CLS to lure those LLM applicants who might prefer higher-ranked schools over it, which is why they are pressuring us to commit to CLS before the results for other schools come out.
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realmcoy

Joined: 27 Dec 2006
Posts: 23
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 03:21 PM
[*** deleted upon the stirring of my own conscience!]

[Edited 14 Feb 2007 by realmcoy]
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Levin

Joined: 19 Dec 2006
Posts: 13
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 03:21 PM
Mariemboston:
I also requested financial aid, but have not heard about it specifically.
I believe the reason is that both myself and Levin received a partial tuition fee waiver, which looks like an attempt by CLS to lure those LLM applicants who might prefer higher-ranked schools over it, which is why they are pressuring us to commit to CLS before the results for other schools come out.


You're probably right. But then again, I might very well pay the deposit and still decide to go to another School that sends the admission/financial aid notice after March 15th if I think it will be better for my future career and especially if I receive more financial aid - what are 500$ compared to 30k or 40k in scholarship? If you pay the deposit it doesn't mean you have to go to that School...it just makes it a bit more difficult to choose another School.
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single-bilingual

Joined: 23 Nov 2006
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 05:38 PM
This is very true; however, for many people this might be an additional consideration that will tilt the scales in favour of CLS, especially if it is going to be a close cut between CLS and the other school. It is sometimes difficult to change your mind once you think you've already settled with an idea.

Anyways, I am currently a poor student and would prefer not to pour $500 down the drain, esp. given that I might have to take out some loans!
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cporret

Joined: 28 Jan 2007
Posts: 23
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 06:25 PM
Ska,

Congrats on your admission. Could you tell me when CLS sent you an email indicating that your file had been sent to the committee for review? I'm just wondering approx. how long it takes from the time it goes to the committee until the time they render a decision.

Much appreciated.

[Edited 14 Feb 2007 by cporret]
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ska

Joined: 13 Feb 2007
Posts: 2
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 06:54 PM
I received the "application complete" email on 16 January, then the admission email on 6 February.
Replying to previous posts: the admission email contained an answer (negative) to my financial aid request and the indication of the 15 March term for accepting the admission.
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cporret

Joined: 28 Jan 2007
Posts: 23
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 07:06 PM
Thanks Ska!
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single-bilingual

Joined: 23 Nov 2006
Posts: 48
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Wed Feb 14, 2007 07:07 PM
Ha! Our theory does not seem to work then.

Mariemboston, maybe you should contact CLS to find out if they have perhaps forgotten to indicate your deposit deadline in your admissions letter.
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Lucinda

Joined: 01 Feb 2007
Posts: 92
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Thu Feb 15, 2007 09:04 AM
Hmm...interesting.SKa..application said complete on Jan. 16th and admission email on Feb.6th...
I received an email notifying my application was complete on Jan. 4th except my final transcript (this year) when available....but still didnt hear from GLS. .. bad sign? I guess...rite?

[Edited 15 Feb 2007 by Lucinda]
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masteroflaws2007


Joined: 25 Jan 2006
Posts: 150
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Thu Feb 15, 2007 09:29 AM
hEY there;

To those admitted: anyone considering paying the USD 500 deposit by wire t/f to a CLS a/c (there is one available - i googled for it)?

I am thinkg it'll be more convenient than to send the form (which in any event can be faxed) along with a check/draft et al by courier... Any1 knows if it has been done in the past or if its possible - i will check with CLS but was just wanting to know if someone knew already THANX : ))

[Edited 15 Feb 2007 by masteroflaws2007]
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sarah kazmi

Joined: 14 Aug 2006
Posts: 4
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Thu Feb 15, 2007 01:12 PM
those of you who have gotten in, can u please share ur personal statements. not that your admission was based solely on that but just to get an idea
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dam

Joined: 01 Feb 2006
Posts: 101
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Sat Feb 17, 2007 08:54 AM
Got admitted today and the e-mail sets the deadline for the 500$ deposit at March 22.
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X0708

Joined: 16 Feb 2007
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Sat Feb 17, 2007 03:49 PM
Got admitted to Columbia and have to pay the $500 deposit before March 15. Did anyone of you try to ask for an extension of this deadline? Would paying the deposit mean that I agreed to a contract? Or could I still change my mind if admitted to another law school?
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cporret

Joined: 28 Jan 2007
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Sat Feb 17, 2007 04:36 PM
Dam

Would you mind telling me when you got the email stating that your file was complete and being submitted to the review committee?

Thx.
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dam

Joined: 01 Feb 2006
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Sat Feb 17, 2007 05:48 PM
They sent me an application-complete e-mail on Jan. 28.
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cporret

Joined: 28 Jan 2007
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Sat Feb 17, 2007 06:01 PM
Does anyone know if Columbia has also been sending out rejection emails in addition to the acceptance ones?
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nehaguptalaw

Joined: 31 Jan 2007
Posts: 27
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Sat Feb 17, 2007 07:20 PM
hey ppl,
i recieved my rejection for associate in law prog on 5 jan..n tht they r reviewin my file for LLM...n i havent heard fro then ever since...
wat shall i take it to mean?
have any of u recieved rejection mails??
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ricey

Joined: 12 Mar 2006
Posts: 58
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Sun Feb 18, 2007 02:17 AM
it just means you let the $500 down the drain if you decide to accept another school's offer. It's just a way of securing a place. A bit expensive though.
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josepidal

Joined: 18 Oct 2005
Posts: 237
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Sun Feb 18, 2007 08:16 AM
When I was waiting for results, I asked for extensions and kept my money.
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