Columbia University in the City of New York

(New York, NY)

Columbia University in the City of New York lies at the crossroads of the world. Our exhilarating intellectual reach comprises pioneering work in the sciences, creative visionaries in the arts, standard-setting work in the humanities, mindbending innovations in engineering.

Every Columbia undergraduate - 4,100 in Columbia College and 1,400 in Columbia Engineering - studies the world's major texts in our remarkable Core Curriculum. Our students choose from nearly 100 areas of study and take advantage of hundreds of extracurricular, research, internship and study abroad opportunities, every one enriched by the social and cultural vibrancy of New York.

Ivy League education on a human scale.

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Kevin Chen

Does Clumbia University allow foreign kids to use ACT score instead of SAT score?
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    April Singleton

    I'm currently attending high school and I've been worried about the criteria that most colleges look at. My school doesn't have a lot of money to fund even the most basic extracurricular activities for students to do and I know that most colleges want to see active students in the community and in their academics. I wish to demonstrate that I'm willing to get out and do things, but I can't since there's nothing to be offered. I wish to join a great deal of clubs in college, but I'm worried that my current position of having only one extracurricular activity will affect my chances. Should I be worried?
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      April Singleton

      What type of test scores on standardized test like the SAT and ACT are you looking for in potential students? If a potential student has low test score but a high GPA, would you still consider accepting them? Vise versa?
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        Jojo Zinch
        You can check out this page for a little more information on what Columbia admissions officers are looking for in their applicants: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/applications/firstyear/overview
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        April Singleton
        Thanks, this really helped.
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      Do you know of any scholarships or fellowships for MSEE students?
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        Jojo Zinch
        You can check out all types of scholarships and financial aid Columbia has available here! http://www.columbia.edu/cu/sfs/docs/Ugrad_Fin_Aid/index.html Also, don't forget to check Zinch's scholarships page for even more opportunities to pay for your college education: http://www.zinch.com/scholarships/search
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      Trevor Shibley

      What sort of classes do you like to see on a high school transcript? Also, Are there classes that I should take to be prepared for your economics program? Thanks, Trevor
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        Jojo Zinch
        Check out this page for more information on what Columbia is looking for in their applicants: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/applications/firstyear/overview
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      Yangjiayi Li

      Is there an art major for undergraduate students?
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        Jojo Zinch
        Explore the undergraduate programs of the arts school here: http://arts.columbia.edu/about-school-arts
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      Junjie Liu

      How to apply？
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        Jojo Zinch
        Oops! I'm sorry, I was responding to the question you posted on Boston University's page. Learn how to apply to Columbia here: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/applications
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      Meron Habtemariam

      If you're applying to Columbia College as a first year student and you're planning to take the ACT do you still need to take two SAT subject tests?
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        Jojo Zinch
        Learn more about their policy on standardized tests here: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/applications/firstyear/testing
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      Mary Ann Zacharias

      Are IB or AP credits accepted here?
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        Jojo Zinch
        Yes, some credits are accepted. Learn more here: http://www.studentaffairs.columbia.edu/admissions/faq/does-columbia-grant-placement-advanced-standing-or-credit-standardized-examinations
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      Micaela Sierra

      -- Ask a question or leave a comment here --
      • 72
        Meron Habtemariam
        If you're applying to Columbia College as a first year undergrad student and you're planning to take the ACT do you still need to take two SAT subject tests?

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