Graduate School Admission Results

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received scholarship

Checked portal, no email. Financials TBD per letter. (5 year B.Arch)

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No Funding

I also received a scholarship.

full ride

It came as a surprise. I had conversations with professors from Columbia, who were actively promoting their program to me, persuading me to apply there instead of to any other related programs. Having obtained my master's degree from a top-ranked university, my advisor was confident that all I needed to do was apply to this program, as they would surely accept me, and I wouldn't need to consider any other options. Thankfully, I didn't take his advice.

I consider myself a highly qualified candidate, having earned my previous degree from a top-ranked institution and exceeded all expectations. It's disappointing to learn that I was not offered admission and have been placed on the waitlist. While their email was warm and conveyed high regard for my application, it doesn't mitigate the letdown of not being their first choice for admission.

I've talked to professors before and they were very impressed by my proposal. I don't know why they rejected me.