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It finally came today. — Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Dear Xxxx, The Journalism School Admission Committee has completed its review of our waitlisted applications. We regret to inform you that we do not anticipate that spaces will become available this year, and thus your application for admission has been denied. If you wish to reapply [...]

Finally, something of substance.  It now makes my decision final.  Well, sort of.  I’d still consider Columbia, but it appears as if they have reached their maximum occupancy.  Somebody call the fire marshall. — Dear Xxxx, Thank you for applying to the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. The Admission Committee appreciates the time and [...]

My status on the limbo-list at Columbia hasn’t changed.  It seems like I’m obsessed with it, but really, I’m not.  I just know there are a lot of people out there who want as much info on the waitlist at Columbia as they can digest.  This is why I’m here…full disclosure.  I got this about [...]

In recent days, the gravity of my decision has begun sneaking up on me.  The idea of my soon-t0-be outrageous amount of debt, relocation, work prospects, and all that jazz are creeping up.  Decision time looms.   In no uncertain terms, my first choice was Columbia.  Once I was put on their waiting list, the [...]

For an M.S. at Columbia, there were two essays, with an optional third for their Stabile Investigative Journalism Program.  I refrained.  Without further ado: — Essay A: Autobiographical Essay In a short autobiographical essay, tell us about yourself. You can write about your family, your education, your talents, or your passions; about significant places or events [...]

2009 Waiting List Response Form This form must arrive in our office no later than Friday, May 1, 2009. * First Name: xxxx * Last Name: xxxxxx * Address 1: xxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxx Address 2 (Apt./ Unit Number): – * City: xxx * State: xx * Zip Code: xxxxx * Country: United States * I will be at the above address until: 08-31-2009 * Email: [...]

  I’d liken the experience of being put on a wait list to stepping in a big pile of dog shit; it really stinks at first, and you know it won’t last forever…but even if things get cleaned up, you still know it happened and that smell is etched in your brain. Well, thank you [...]