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GlasgowLaw

Joined: 05 Sep 2008
Posts: 90
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:32 AM
Hello,

Just recieved a completion email from Columbia...for the Early Review thing.

Anyone else also applying to Early Review?

Wondering now, who is it that looks at applications and makes decisons? Anyone know? Or have info it? Hope its not Joseph Raz or anything!

Cheers
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VERT

Joined: 03 May 2009
Posts: 69
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:23 AM
I have applied too.

No idea... Good luck.

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michaelcorleone


Joined: 17 Sep 2006
Posts: 173
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 03:06 PM
should be sylvia polo. good luck!
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VERT

Joined: 03 May 2009
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 07:47 PM
Corleone, You are currently at CLS right?
Are you enjoying it?

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NY

Joined: 03 Nov 2009
Posts: 8
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 09:31 PM
Sorry to ask a (maybe) stupid question, but what do you mean by "completion e-mail"? An e-mail simply stating your online application was submitted correctly or an e-mail saying your whole application, including materials posted in paper, have been received? Just asking not to become too worried about my own Early Review application... Thanks in advance, appreciate it.
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VERT

Joined: 03 May 2009
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Wed Nov 04, 2009 09:42 PM
If you applied you should receive both.
The second one means the documentation has been received and you'll be contacted as soon as there is a decision.

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slowbutsure

Joined: 08 Jun 2008
Posts: 51
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 02:43 AM
I have also applied for the Early Review Program. I'm not sure if it was a good idea though. Hopefully, the decision from Columbia will be the first one to come. G'luck everyone.
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michaelcorleone


Joined: 17 Sep 2006
Posts: 173
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 04:56 AM
good luck everyone!

VERT -- yes, in cls. yes, enjoying. a lot to do here, i want to get my other multiple personalities to get bodies to handle all the work i have!
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Devil_Cat

Joined: 04 Nov 2009
Posts: 8
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 05:02 AM
Let's shake hands...
I also applied to CLS, although I am not so confident about my application...Anyway, just let it be, wait and see...
When will we get the result for the early review? anybody knows?
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VERT

Joined: 03 May 2009
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 09:34 AM
End of December.

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GlasgowLaw

Joined: 05 Sep 2008
Posts: 90
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:45 AM
Im very worried too about the Early Review...I dont think my application is strong enough for it, im hoping for a deferal if not admission - an outright rejection will be devastating!

Anyone from the UK applying?
Cheers

[Edited by GlasgowLaw on 05 Nov 2009]
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Bigua

Joined: 19 Mar 2009
Posts: 21
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 04:06 PM
Good luck for all!!!

michaelcorleone - Are you sure that Sylvia Polo makes a decision on her own? Does it mean that Sylvia will chose who gets aceepted in the Early Review? Thanks in advance.
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michaelcorleone


Joined: 17 Sep 2006
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 07:38 PM
i'm not really sure. that's what i heard from here, but the admission process wasn't really explained to us.
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NY

Joined: 03 Nov 2009
Posts: 8
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 09:56 PM
I'm back with a further question and grateful for advice. The Columbia Early Review got back to me and said my application is incomplete as I have not sent them ORIGINAL documents (ie transcripts, diplomas)?! I understood it should be enough with certified copies!!? At least that's what is said in the instructions... worrying!
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michaelcorleone


Joined: 17 Sep 2006
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:12 PM
I'm back with a further question and grateful for advice. The Columbia Early Review got back to me and said my application is incomplete as I have not sent them ORIGINAL documents (ie transcripts, diplomas)?! I understood it should be enough with certified copies!!? At least that's what is said in the instructions... worrying!


you should call them up.
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NY

Joined: 03 Nov 2009
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:15 PM
Yeah, thanks, I guess I have no choice... but I'm right on this one? They can't be requiring originals suddenly, right..?
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lextra

Joined: 04 Oct 2009
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Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:27 PM
I couldn't get my stuff together in time to do this - doh! Good luck though guys, hope you all get your acceptances through in a few months. BTW, is this one of those thingies where they force you to take the place if they offer it or can you wait to hear from other schools? I've heard for the JD you must accept the offer or they will revoke it. I haven't done as much research as I should have done, clearly.
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michaelcorleone


Joined: 17 Sep 2006
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 01:07 AM
Yeah, thanks, I guess I have no choice... but I'm right on this one? They can't be requiring originals suddenly, right..?


not really sure why they didn't accept your certified true copies. did they have a stamp and seal of your school saying it's a certified true copy?
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slowbutsure

Joined: 08 Jun 2008
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 03:42 AM
I couldn't get my stuff together in time to do this - doh! Good luck though guys, hope you all get your acceptances through in a few months. BTW, is this one of those thingies where they force you to take the place if they offer it or can you wait to hear from other schools? I've heard for the JD you must accept the offer or they will revoke it. I haven't done as much research as I should have done, clearly.


For LL.M. Early Review, they will allow you some time, I heard they will need your acceptance by mid March.
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GlasgowLaw

Joined: 05 Sep 2008
Posts: 90
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Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:46 PM
LEXTRA...

I reckon its probably better to go through the regular cycle, as I think, through the Early Review, I will either be deferred or rejected outright....

Is there nobody from the UK applying?
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NY

Joined: 03 Nov 2009
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Sat Nov 07, 2009 09:22 AM
Michaelcorleone - thanks for your kind help, I just received confirmation from Columbia saying that it was a mistake from their side and that my transcripts are OK.
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Devil_Cat

Joined: 04 Nov 2009
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Mon Nov 09, 2009 07:01 AM
Thank you Vert.

Do we get a second chance for review in the regular round if we are rejected in the early review?
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VERT

Joined: 03 May 2009
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Mon Nov 09, 2009 09:30 AM
There are 3 possibilities for the Early Review applicants:
1. Accepted;
2. Defferred;
3. Rejected.
If you are rejected there is no second chance on the regular round. The decision is final. Best you cand do is to reapply next year...

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Devil_Cat

Joined: 04 Nov 2009
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 01:56 AM
Hemmm...So what are the advantages for early review then?
(1) you get to know your result earlier?
(2) you get a chance to prove to CLS your loyalty to them?
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michaelcorleone


Joined: 17 Sep 2006
Posts: 173
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 03:30 AM
Hemmm...So what are the advantages for early review then?
(1) you get to know your result earlier?
(2) you get a chance to prove to CLS your loyalty to them?



the advantage, if you are accepted, is that you don't have to deal with the excruciating wait. around april, you will understand what i mean.
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