Chat transcript (Jan2018)
Rachel Taylor
06:18:40 PM
Hi Everyone! My name is Rachel Taylor and I'm an admissions officer here at Columbia and I'm happy to answer your questions tonight! Remember to scroll up throughout this chat to see if your questions have already been answered and be sure to email combinedplan@columbia.edu if you have further questions.
Saumyaa Mehra
06:19:05 PM
Where do we finally graduate from?
Rachel Taylor
06:19:22 PM
Hi Saumyaa, you will graduate with degrees from both your current institution and Columbia.
Donny Steinberg
06:19:26 PM
Does the combined plan or career center assist in finding summer internships?
Rachel Taylor
06:19:55 PM
Hi Donny! Yes our CCE Office will help with students looking for internships and jobs. More info here: https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:19:56 PM
Hi all! My name is Danielle Wong and I'm an Advising Dean in the Center for Student Advising.
Frank Sommers
06:20:22 PM
How many courses per semester is the average student expected to take once at Columbia?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:20:45 PM
A minimum of 60 credits must be completed in residence at Columbia over 4 semesters=15 points per term
James Caldarise
06:20:41 PM
Hello all, I'm Jim Caldarise, and Assistant Director of Admissions with the Combined Plan, and I was just on video! Please feel free to send your questions and I'll aid in answering them.
Zawwar Naseer
06:20:54 PM
Hi Rachel, How Competitive are the non-Guaranteed admissions? (ie Acceptance Rate)
James Caldarise
06:21:59 PM
Hello Zawwar - I'm sure many folks have this question! Competitive Review is quite selective, but it really depends on the number of students who meet guaranteed admission in a given year. We recommend students who have not qualified for guaranteed admission work on their essays in the application and show us that you are a great fit for our engineering school!
William White
06:21:10 PM
Do we only take Engineering courses while at Columbia or will there be room for electives?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:21:57 PM
Hi William. Depending upon the student’s specific course plan, CP students may be able to take electives
Cameron Taggesell
06:21:17 PM
Is columbia on the quarter system or semester system?
Rachel Taylor
06:21:22 PM
Hi Cameron, we are on a semester system.
Sabrina Nguyen
06:21:36 PM
Hi Rachel! Does "completion of degree and major requirements" mean that we should have a degree by the time we transfer? (for example, should we complete a full physics degree from our school?)
Rachel Taylor
06:21:57 PM
Hi Sabrina, yes that is correct. You will complete all degree requirements for your home institution prior to coming to Columbia.
Tony Liu
06:22:04 PM
Is there a list of classes that we should take before going to Columbia?
James Caldarise
06:22:52 PM
Hi Tony - Yes! Please see the Curriculum Guides posted on our website: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/combined-plan
Kristen Wainwright
06:22:42 PM
Hello! I was wondering what the housing for combined plan students was. Are there single or double rooms? Can you request a roommate?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:23:33 PM
Hi Kristen. There are different options. Housing is guaranteed for the first year.
Jamison Bunge
06:23:02 PM
Is it possible to take one of the nontechnical credit classes in the summer before attending?
James Caldarise
06:24:00 PM
Hi Jamison - in some cases students have been able to take one or two courses over the summer for this program. We will meet with the advising staff here at Columbia during our application review to determine if you will need to take additional classes before enrollment at Columbia.
Cameron Taggesell
06:23:07 PM
Are any combined planned students involved in Greek Life?
Rachel Taylor
06:23:15 PM
Hi Cameron, yes CP students can be in Greek life!
Tong Kong
06:23:39 PM
Can combined-plan students choose courses from Columbia College?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:24:13 PM
Hi Tong. Depending upon the student’s specific course plan, CP students may be able to take electives in Columbia College.
Xavier Rivers
06:24:02 PM
Does the major we do at our home institution matter as long as the required courses are taken?
James Caldarise
06:24:41 PM
Hello Xavier - You can choose any major you like! Many students choose math or physics, but we have also had very successful students come into Columbia with majors in the humanities.
Donny Steinberg
06:24:07 PM
Is it possible to schedule my semester to only afternoon or only night classes? or does ti vary per semester?
Rachel Taylor
06:24:26 PM
Hi Donny, yes that may be possible. There is some flexibility in class timing.
Zainab Batool
06:24:50 PM
Can combined plan students live on campus for the second year they're there?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:25:26 PM
Hi Zainab. Students can live on campus for the second year, but it is not guaranteed.
Bronwyn Kay
06:25:00 PM
Do all the students from the affilaite schools who attend and meet requirements have gaurenteed admission?
James Caldarise
06:25:36 PM
Hi Bronwyn - Yes - if you meet all the requirements laid out on our website, you would be guaranteed admission to this program.
Runqiao Dai
06:25:17 PM
Can we send our transcripts online to combinedplan@columnbia.edu in electronic version? And how about AP scores and Toefl scores?
Rachel Taylor
06:25:39 PM
Hi Runqiao, yes you may.
Zawwar Naseer
06:25:53 PM
I read somewhere that we need at least a 3.5 gpa? is this true or is it still 3.3?
James Caldarise
06:26:44 PM
Hello Zawwar - Thank you for your question. Some schools have signed a new agreement with Columbia that requires a 3.5 GPA. This is a small number of schools. Please discuss with requirement with your school's liaison.
Jamison Bunge
06:25:59 PM
My major at my home institution is computer science. Would I be able to still choose Computer Science as my intended major at Columbia if I wanted to?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:27:15 PM
Hi Jamison. No it is not permitted to major in CS if your major is CS at your home institution.
Bronwyn Kay
06:26:53 PM
Hi, What is the benefit for having the two undergrad degrees, for example, Physics and engineering or engineering and chemistry? Rather than just an engineering degree
James Caldarise
06:28:13 PM
Hi Bronwyn - Some students choose to do a second bachelor's degree for the accreditation that our major program offer (ABET) or may want to expand their undergraduate program to include both the humanities and engineering. Some students, however, find that they'd rather go directly into a master's program. Please speak with your academic adviser at your current school to weigh your options.
Donny Steinberg
06:27:03 PM
Why is Columbia a guaranteed admission altogether? Assuming all qualifications are met why is there still no competition? (I am not complaining, just always wondered)
Rachel Taylor
06:27:26 PM
Hi Donny, this program is guaranteed because of longstanding agreements we have with certain institutions. '
Yifan Wang
06:27:36 PM
Hi! So is it not allowed to change the engineering major after being accepted?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:28:21 PM
Hi Yifan. You will not be permitted to change majors after being admitted.
Cameron Taggesell
06:27:59 PM
Where have CP students interned?
Rachel Taylor
06:28:40 PM
Hi Cameron, I know two CP students personally who interned at Bloomberg! However they intern all over New York and around the world! More on our CCE website: https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/
Dylan Zeng
06:28:28 PM
By when do we have to confirm our enrollment into Columbia if we are applying this year?
James Caldarise
06:29:24 PM
Hi Dylan, students will usually have a few weeks to confirm their enrollment after being admitted. You'll get full details and confirmed date in any letter of admission.
Oluwakemi Faniyi
06:29:08 PM
Hello!
Sandy Vo
06:29:23 PM
Are CP students typically able to finish within the 2 years at Columbia? Or have there been instances where students have stayed longer?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:30:06 PM
Hi Sandy. CP students must finish all requirements for the degree within the 2 years.
Harry Zhang
06:29:35 PM
Hi, what's the application process of Financial Engineer like if I am accepted into the Operation Research major and when does it start?
James Caldarise
06:30:28 PM
Hi Harry - the financial engineering track within operations research is a highly competitive application (even for students who have transferred or spent all four years at Columbia). Once admitted to Columbia, students would apply through the department to be considered for this major track.
Kristen Wainwright
06:29:39 PM
Hi again - Is there not a specific dorm for dual-degree students? I had the impression that there was one
Rachel Taylor
06:29:53 PM
Hi Kristen, many of them live together but not all! We have a variety of residence halls on campus.
Yifan Wang
06:30:28 PM
Also Is it possible to take courses outside engineering school such as courses in business school or art &science school?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:31:14 PM
Hi Yifan. Generally, students are not permitted to take courses in the B school or A & S.
Winston Zhang
06:30:48 PM
Does the 3.0 requirement for STEM classes include labs and other non-full credit STEM electives?
James Caldarise
06:31:24 PM
Hi Winston - if the course is a prerequisite requirement, then yes, you must meet the 3.0 minimum. However, it is an elective course that is not required, you do not need to meet the 3.0.
Kristen Wainwright
06:30:53 PM
One last question about housing... does Columbia help students with off-campus housing after the first year?
Rachel Taylor
06:31:16 PM
Hi Kristen, we have an off campus housing office you can google to learn more about but generally students are on their own for housing. Some will live on campus in their second year but it is not guaranteed.
Chen Yang
06:31:29 PM
Can we meet English proficiency by taking up to 29 credits non-tech course, and not using SAT scores? I see this option listed in documents but not listed in the presentation.
James Caldarise
06:32:22 PM
Hi Chen, Students in the Combined Plan may meet the English proficiency requirements with a strong grade in a composition class (many students will count the course they used to fulfill the "University Writing" requirement).
Dylan Zeng
06:31:37 PM
Do combined plan students have to attend orientation before the semester begins? If so, how long ahead of the beginning of the semester should we schedule to arrive at school?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:32:13 PM
Hi Dylan. There will be a group advising session held in August where students will learn about general advising offered through the Center for Student Advising (CSA) and faculty advising offered by the departments. The session will also cover topics such as academics, Columbia resources, and registration.
Oluwakemi Faniyi
06:31:56 PM
Thank you so much for this information session. I did a grade replacement for 2 of my courses, how does that affect the guaranteed admission?
James Caldarise
06:33:30 PM
Hello Oluwakemi - If you did a grade replacement, we will need to hear about the first grade. The Combined Plan Guaranteed Admission agreement specifically states that students must achieve a 3.0 or better on the first attempt.
Leen Madanat
06:32:16 PM
Hello, can you please discuss student loans and how common they are for combined plan program students?
Rachel Taylor
06:32:34 PM
Hi Leen, email our financial aid office at ugrad-finaid@columbia.edu for more information about loans and financial aid!
Gil Moran
06:33:18 PM
If you finish in 3 1/2 years is there any possibility to enroll in the spring or take a semester off?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:33:37 PM
Hi Gil. We don't have spring enrollment.
Ji Hoon Kim
06:33:28 PM
Hello
Nikhil Kovelamudi
06:33:32 PM
Hi, Does the 3.0 or higher in prerequisite coursework rule apply to home institution major required science courses outside of the Columbia major prerequisites?
James Caldarise
06:34:13 PM
Hi Nikhil - as long as the course is not a required pre-requisite for the Combined Plan and your overall GPA meets the minimum, this is still acceptable under guaranteed admission.
Ji Hoon Kim
06:33:37 PM
What would be the best way to move our stuff from our current institution to Columbia?
Rachel Taylor
06:34:06 PM
Hi Ji Hoon, tough to say how to move your stuff! We have a move-in day where students can drive onto campus to move-in which may help you.
Chixuan Chen
06:34:15 PM
For the requirement of English, the ENGL C1010 get B or higher grade do not need to take TOEFL or SAT. My Eng 1010 get B-, but my ENG 201 which higher than than ENG 101, and I get A-. Do I still need to take a TOEFL or SAT? thanks
James Caldarise
06:35:19 PM
Hi Chixuan, yes - if the ENG 201 course was a composition-heavy course, you would be able to meet the English requirement that way.
Sarah Hasnain
06:34:45 PM
Thank you all for hosting this session! Does Columbia still offer a Combined Plan M.S. program?
James Caldarise
06:36:47 PM
Hi Sarah - Some departments of the Engineering school do offer this option. However, this is run by the graduate school admissions office. Please see their websites for required courses for that program. It is possible to do both the Combined Plan Dual Degree and an Integrated BS/MS in some departments.
Sarah Hasnain
06:37:33 PM
Will do. Thank your for the response, James!
Oluwakemi Faniyi
06:35:26 PM
Is it possible to live off campus?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:36:06 PM
Hi Oluwakemi. It is possible to live off-campus both years.
Dylan Zeng
06:36:32 PM
I notice there is a new analytics program for operations research. The program is currently not listed on the list of combined plan majors, are we eligible to apply for it or transfer into it later?
James Caldarise
06:37:25 PM
Hello Dylan - this is brand new program! As of yet, we have not determined an articulation agreement for this track within Operations Research. At this time, this program is not available to Combined Plan students, but may be available in the future.
Yifan Wang
06:36:35 PM
What about courses in another engineering major? Also are new students all required to live in school' s dorm for the first year?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:37:46 PM
Hi Yifan. Yes, you will likely be able to take other courses in another engineering major as technical electives.
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:38:00 PM
Hi Yifan. You are not required to live on campus
Cameron Taggesell
06:37:07 PM
How is the dining food?
Rachel Taylor
06:37:23 PM
Hi Cameron, it's delicious! Lots of variety and open 24 hours a day.
Jamison Bunge
06:37:30 PM
Is it unlikely to be accepted if you fall short of guaranteed acceptance by a class or two? I'm in the situation where my home institution doesn't offer Calc IV (we just have 1-3)
James Caldarise
06:38:22 PM
Hi Jamison - Please speak with your liaison - many schools do not offer Calc IV, but they will know what course may be used. If you do not meet guaranteed admission, we will consider your application in the competitive review process.
Oluwakemi Faniyi
06:37:58 PM
How much do the short essays on our applications affect admission?
Donny Steinberg
06:38:12 PM
How would you recommend one to best research the type of engineering one would like to pursue? After all, it is a big decision considering one cant really backtrack after the decision is made.
Rachel Taylor
06:38:53 PM
Hi Donny, I would recommend looking closely at Columbia's engineering website, talking to individuals you may know in the field, and possibly researching qualifications for jobs you may want. Your advisor at your home institution may have some recommendations as well.
James Caldarise
06:39:12 PM
Hello Oluwakemi - we recommend putting careful thought into the short answers, as they will be used in our review process for all applicants, but especially for students who do not meet guaranteed admission.
Wenqian Yan
06:39:14 PM
Hi. I am doing Math major in my college now. Should I finish all my classes for my major before applying for this program? And could I change my major, like doing CS in Columbia?
James Caldarise
06:40:07 PM
Hi Wenqian - Yes, you should complete all of your major requirements at your affiliate institution before applying to the Combined Plan. You may change your major (and are encouraged to!) for example, to CS at Columbia.
Xavier Rivers
06:39:26 PM
Is the competitive review process done with other transfer applicants or do the combined plan students have their own pool?
Rachel Taylor
06:39:46 PM
Hi Xavier, Combined Plan students are all reviewed together, you are not "competing" against transfer students.
Chen Yang
06:40:07 PM
What are the minimum requirements for SAT and TOEFL?
Rachel Taylor
06:40:30 PM
Hi Chen, information about our TOEFL requirements here: https://undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu/apply/combined-plan We do not require SAT.
Juho Lee
06:40:11 PM
How do you guys know that I took Java if the name of my computer science course doesn't include it?
James Caldarise
06:40:57 PM
Hi Juho - we will check with your liaison, or check the syllabus of the course. I'd strongly recommend putting it in the additional information section of your application if it is unclear.
Valerie Yeutter
06:41:00 PM
Hello! Thank you for hosting this session -- it has been incredibly informative!Are students in the Combined Plan able to be involved in extracurriculars during their two years (e.g., choir/music, club athletics or intramurals, etc.), or is the curriculum too rigorous and time-consuming that it is not recommended?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:42:14 PM
Hi Valerie. We encourage extra curricular involvement. You'd need to consider your workload first.
Harry Zhang
06:41:07 PM
I have a placement for Calculus 3 at my home institution, so I skipped the class. However, Calc 3 is also a required prerequisite for the Combined Program. So my question is do I have to take Clac 3 at my home institution or is a placement from my institution's math department sufficient?
James Caldarise
06:41:53 PM
Hi Harry, If you skipped a class or took a placement test, please indicate this on your application, and have your liaison mention it in their letter to us. If you have met the requirement through a placement test, you may still fall under guaranteed admission.
Xavier Rivers
06:41:54 PM
I thought I saw something that said you could apply up to one year after graduation and still get in under guaranteed admission. So if I was planning on doing the 4+2 but decided to take a gap/work year, that would be acceptable?
James Caldarise
06:42:58 PM
Hi Xavier - Yes, there have been cases where students have taken up to one year's gap in their education. Please note however, that you may not defer your admission once offered a place.
Dylan Zeng
06:42:09 PM
Are we able to access the career center's services over the summer before we start our first semester at Columbia?
Rachel Taylor
06:42:27 PM
Hi Dylan, they have a great and robust website with a lot of information but otherwise no you cannot.
Sabrina Nguyen
06:42:41 PM
Does Columbia accept students from non-affiliated schools every year?
Rachel Taylor
06:43:14 PM
Hi Sabrina, we do accept students from non-affiliated schools but I couldn't say how consistently.
Phillip Matos
06:43:20 PM
If a science or math course we take is outside the prerequisite coursework, would we still need a minimum grade of a B on our first attempt in order to have guaranteed admission?
James Caldarise
06:44:14 PM
Hi Phillip - if this course is not a prerequisite as outlined in the curriculum guide, you do not need to meet the B or better minimum.
Nikhil Kovelamudi
06:43:46 PM
Hi, is there any chance that I can complete a single remaining course required over the summer before my two years in columbia?
Rachel Taylor
06:44:40 PM
Hi Nikhil, admissions and advising will meet to review your application and evaluate if you are admissible and if we think that is necessary. So possibly yes.
Jamison Bunge
06:44:22 PM
How competitive is the non guaranteed acceptance pool?
James Caldarise
06:46:01 PM
Hi Jamison - this depends on how many students qualify for guaranteed admission each year. Those students will be offered admission and we do admit students through competitive review each year.
Sarah Hasnain
06:44:49 PM
Are there opportunities for CP applicants to visit campus, sit-in on courses, tour the engineering facilities, etc. prior to enrollment?
Yifan Wang
06:44:57 PM
Thanks! Also usually how many student will choose Biomedical engineering as their engineering major? Can a 5 score in AP Chemistry test fulfill the General Chemistry II (C1404) requirement?
Dingwen Xie
06:45:44 PM
For the minimum GPA requirement, what if my college uses two courses to meet one course requirement ( e.g. for linear algebra we uses linear algebra & ODE and abstract algebra together). Will you take their average or consider the two grades separately? Thank you!
Rachel Taylor
06:45:54 PM
Hi Dingwen, we will look at both grades for the courses.
Peter Mansour
06:46:07 PM
Does the minimum grade of B requirement apply to technical electives as well?
Tianyi Dai
06:46:26 PM
How many CP students did Columbia admit each year in the past few years?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:46:54 PM
Hi Yifan. Numbers re: BME change each year. As for the AP. If your home institution awards credit in fulfillment of Chem & it is on your transcript, it will fulfill the requirement.
Rachel Taylor
06:46:55 PM
Hi Tianyi we have around 150 students in the program but we don't release stats on how many are admitted.
Oluwakemi Faniyi
06:47:00 PM
If the Biology department at my school allows me to replace one biology class with another, will that affect my admission into Columbia?
James Caldarise
06:47:04 PM
Hi Peter - the minimum grade of B or better applies only to the STEM prerequisite courses. Nontechs do not have a grade minimum.
Linhao Hu
06:47:22 PM
When can we start to apply this program?(like in first year or sophomore
Rachel Taylor
06:47:31 PM
Hi Linhao, most students apply as third year or fourth years in college.
James Caldarise
06:47:58 PM
Hello Oluwakemi - please speak with your liaison to determine if the new course will meet the prerequisite. If your liaison is unsure, please have them contact combinedplan@columbia.edu.
Jamison Bunge
06:48:02 PM
If I plan to complete a single remaining course required over the summer before my two years in columbia, should I still select "Yes" for guaranteed acceptance on the application itself?
James Caldarise
06:49:01 PM
Hi Jamison - You may select "yes," however we will need to review this course and your intended completion (where you will take the course and what the equivalency is) with our advising staff during the full review of your application.
Wenqian Yan
06:48:18 PM
Hi. I know we have to finish specific prerequisite courses before applying. I wanna ask could we do one or two of them in the spring semester since we need to submit application from December to Feb 15?
Rachel Taylor
06:48:45 PM
Hi Wenqian, yes that is fine. We just need you to have completed your coursework before leaving your home institution.
Sofia Maeztu
06:49:05 PM
Would you recommend engineering related summer internships to help in the application process as opposed to ones in business or research?
James Caldarise
06:50:09 PM
Hi Sofia - Students may find it useful to take Engineering internships to help solidify their academic interest in that field. Remember that students may not change their major once at Columbia, so any exploration is helpful. However this does not weigh into our review.
Runqiao Dai
06:49:30 PM
Hi, Rachel, the students in the competitive pool do have the chance to get in if they manage to meet all the requirements by the end of the spring semester, right?
Rachel Taylor
06:49:40 PM
Hi Runqiao, correct!
Sabrina Nguyen
06:50:10 PM
Are non-guaranteed applicants considered after all guaranteed students are accepted?
James Caldarise
06:50:49 PM
Hi Sabrina - yes, all students who meet guaranteed admission are offered a place in the class. We then complete our competitive review process.
Rachel Taylor
06:51:15 PM
10 minutes remaining in the chat! As a reminder any questions you think of later you can send to combinedplan@columbia.edu.
Jamison Bunge
06:51:41 PM
If I am missing one prerequisite can I still apply through the competitive pool? Would I take this class at Columbia?
James Caldarise
06:52:35 PM
Hello Jamison - As previously stated, if you have not met guaranteed admission, your application will still be considered through our competitive review. Some students may be asked to complete a course over the summer, however this is based on a complete review of the application with our advising staff.
Valerie Yeutter
06:51:54 PM
Hi! I have another question. Can you describe what a typical week of a CP student would consist of (i.e., class and lab scheduling, other Columbia requirements, etc.)?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:53:10 PM
Hi Valerie. CP students need to be enrolled in a minimum of 15 credits which usually amounts to 5 courses.
Sabrina Nguyen
06:52:15 PM
thank you so much, this was very informative/helpful!!
Bronwyn Kay
06:52:18 PM
There are 150 students in the whole program from over 100 affiliate schools?
Rachel Taylor
06:52:39 PM
Hi Bronwyn, yes that is correct. However there are some affiliate schools we do not get applications from every year.
Chen Yang
06:52:45 PM
"Language of instruction in high school institution was English", does this count International department? Which all high school coursed were taught in English by IB certificated teachers?
James Caldarise
06:54:37 PM
Hello Chen - to meet this requirement your entire high school (secondary school) must have had English as the main language of instruction (i.e. all courses taught in English aside from foreign languages).
Oluwakemi Faniyi
06:53:59 PM
What if the official language of my country is English, does that count towards English Proficiency?
Rachel Taylor
06:54:16 PM
Hi Oluwakemi, yes if you grew up speaking English in your home that counts towards the requirement.
Bronwyn Kay
06:54:53 PM
Do the combined program students work alongside other students who have been in Columbias engineering program up until then? or are they seperated?
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
06:55:48 PM
Hi Bronwyn. All engineering students take classes together.
Yifan Wang
06:55:03 PM
In our school transcript it appears as CHEM Elective (3), which is ambiguous and our school's liaison is also not sure whether it can meet the requirement.
James Caldarise
06:55:34 PM
Hi Yifan - Your liaison must contact combinedplan@columbia.edu with the specifics of this question.
Oluwakemi Faniyi
06:55:32 PM
Thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us.
Samya Zain
06:56:18 PM
Do you accept online classes for pre-req classes.
James Caldarise
06:57:11 PM
Hi Samya - If there is truly no other option, please speak with your liaison about this option. This may be permitted in some cases.
Bronwyn Kay
06:57:27 PM
How beneficial for a real world career is it two have a background in humanities or an additional science degree like the Combined plan offers?
James Caldarise
06:59:02 PM
Hi Bronwyn - some feel that adding the humanities allows students to be more creative in their thinking about solutions to today's problems. Some students have said this combination of humanities and engineering is what makes Columbia engineers "Engineers for Humanity!"
Gil Moran
06:57:45 PM
is it possible to be at your affiliate institution for 3 1/2 years, and take a semester off an apply for the fall?
Rachel Taylor
06:58:37 PM
Hi Gil, yes that is possible, you may apply one semester after graduating
Chen Yang
06:57:56 PM
Thank you so much for holding this session.
Valerie Yeutter
06:58:53 PM
For instances with the intention of doing the 4-2 program, but then take a gap year, should you apply during your last semester of your 4th year, or one year later?
Rachel Taylor
06:59:21 PM
Hi Valerie, you should apply during your gap year. You may not defer your CP admission.
Xavier Rivers
06:59:11 PM
I'm a freshman at an affiliate institution, if a new agreement is signed while I'm there will I be required to match a 3.5 for guaranteed admission, or since it was a 3.3 when I came in will I be held to that?
James Caldarise
06:59:59 PM
Hi Xavier - The specifics of the new articulation agreements vary from school to school depending on the details of the agreement itself.
Rachel Taylor
07:00:02 PM
Thank you all so much for your questions! Have a great night!
Danielle Wong-Asuncion
07:00:03 PM
Thanks for your questions! Have a great night all!
James Caldarise
07:00:25 PM
Thanks for your questions! Any unanswered queries can be sent to combinedplan@columbia.edu!