Ivy League
Columbia University
Ivy League university in NYC with renowned journalism and business schools. Offers unmatched urban academic opportunities.
ACCEPTANCE
3.9%
TUITION
$65,524
TEST OPTIONAL
Yes
📅 Application Deadlines
Early Decision: Nov 1Regular Decision: Jan 1
📝 Required Supplements
- Common App
- Columbia Supplement
- School Report
- Teacher Evaluation
✍️ Essay Tips for Columbia
- Show intellectual curiosity and why NYC specifically matters to you
- Demonstrate you've researched specific programs and faculty
- The "list" question wants authentic, not impressive, interests
- Emphasize fit with Columbia's Core Curriculum
🎯 What Columbia Looks For
- Academic rigor and intellectual vitality
- Fit with Core Curriculum
- Intellectual engagement with urban environment
- Clarity about why Columbia specifically
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