Category: Columbia University

Columbia application requirements Columbia accepts the Common Application, which means your child will need the following to apply: Common App Essay. Columbia supplemental essays. Optional during the 2021–2022 application cycle: ACT or SAT test scores. Do you have to write an essay for Columbia University? Columbia requires all applicants to […]

An admissions interview serves multiple purposes. It personalizes you as a candidate by giving you the opportunity to share information about yourself beyond what is listed on your transcript. It also shows that you don’t just look good on paper; you can also talk the talk. Is getting a college […]

Will the interviewer have read my application? The Columbia interview is blind, meaning the alumni interviewer will only have access to your CV. Do interviewers have access to application? It is important for you to know our alumni interviewers do not have access to your application – they only have […]

Most students are extremely politically active, predominantly liberal. Columbia students are extremely diverse and extremely open-minded about race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. What kind of person should not attend Columbia University? A person who is not stimulated by the world of academics and intense intellectual conversations, delving deep […]

How to answer “Why did you choose this course?” Consider your interests. Think about your interests. Discuss your career goals. Discuss your career aspirations, and talk about how the course aligns with your career goals. Highlight your strengths. Focus on positive reasons. Be enthusiastic. How do you answer why do […]

Research your target school’s academic and extracurricular programs. Pay attention to its mission statement and any special programs it offers students. Choose two to three classes offered by the department whose major you want to study and explain why you want to take them and what you hope to gain […]