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I got into CBS about a week and a half ago and I have a comment and question:
1) I have been able to focus at work far more now than before I was admitted. The month-long application process was painful and stressful for me and I found myself unable to concentrate at work. Because we still have 9 months until school, I've been able to concentrate on work.
2) Does anyone know generally what the geographic cut-off is for getting on campus housing? I know New Yorkers can't get it, but what about people from other parts of the US? What about Canada/Mexico? Europe? South America? Any insight would be appreciated!
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I spoke to the admin office and they said it mostly goes to internationals (outside of the U.S.).
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Columbia 2012 - admitted students 23 Nov 2011, 14:15
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Is anyone else considering taking on an internship this spring? Any insight into how to get one? Thanks!
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Columbia 2012 - admitted students 30 Nov 2011, 09:27
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So who else is planning to attend the admitted students event on Monday?
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So who else is planning to attend the admitted students event on Monday?
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I'll be there!
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I did not attend yesterday's session due to exhaustion from traveling. Did anyone else go? How was it ?
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I did not attend yesterday's session due to exhaustion from traveling. Did anyone else go? How was it ?
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It was a happy hour at the Columbia Club. Had the chance to mingle witha bunch of future classmates, but there wasn't really a structure or anything. Good time though.

One of the admissions directors said the Columbia Connect Events in Feb/April would have more to it - sit in on a class, seminars, presentations, etc. followed by a cocktail hour
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So happy to be joining this thread!

Are there any other international students going through the to-do list (visas, housing, etc.)? I'm Canadian but I guess that still puts me in the international category.
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Congrats jwl!

I'm not international, but I am jealous that you'll have first dibs on housing.
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jwl - I am. PM me with any questions. Although, i haven't started the visa process yet.
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Congrats jwl!

I'm not international, but I am jealous that you'll have first dibs on housing.
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Thanks! I was looking through the housing options yesterday, it seems like international students with spouses or children have the best pick! Hoping to at least avoid the dormitory-style options...
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Hi everyone!! It's a pleasure and a honour to be in this thread.

Btw, international student.

Hope to meet you all soon!!
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Hi everyone!! It's a pleasure and a honour to be in this thread.

Btw, international student.

Hope to meet you all soon!!
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Congrats and Welcome!
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Thank you Deckard22!

I have a question. Anybody knows how much difference there is between a monthly free rent and the rent for Columbia apartments? For example, for a one-bedroom apartment.

Another question, will my partner be consider by Columbia -in terms of housing- if we are not married?

Thank you very much!
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does anyone know anything abt columbia's generosity track record in giving out scholarships? i'm trying to decide between cbs and booth... and booth has given me a very substantial amount of money...
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Happy new year to all of you and very excited to get to know you guys!

I am currently based in Singapore and just wonder if any of you have some ideas on the earliest check in date if I could live in the house that UAH offers. I am thinking to go to NYC like the end of July and not sure whether I can check in that early...

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Just found this thread. Starting to get seriously pumped to be a student again. I'll be at the connect day on Feb 10. Who's with me?
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Just found this thread. Starting to get seriously pumped to be a student again. I'll be at the connect day on Feb 10. Who's with me?
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I'm planning to attend, if my boss ever gets around to approving my vacation day...
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Hello! Glad to join you guys on this thread. I was wondering if any of you have information on the scholarship options at CBS. I know there is no additional application for the merit scholarship consideration but has any of you heard about the criteria or how much is usually awarded to what %age of students?
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Anyone know of or going to Columbia Challenge on 2/11?
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