Has anyone sent requests for expedited review? Would sending such a request be detrimental to the outcome of the application?

I asked (had a full tuition scholarship offer somewhere else), and they told me they are doing what they can to expedite my request.

It should not impact on the outcome, but you never know. With a good offer somewhere else it can even be positive... without any good motive probably they won't agree to make an expedite decision before late march, april 1st is the accepted deadline for LLM offers in USA.

I wonder if today's Harvard decisions will free up some space for those who haven't heard back from Columbia yet? Fingers crossed

A friend just received his acceptance e-mail.

I just got admitted at Columbia. However I was also admitted in Northwestern LLM/K, who granted me a fellowship of US$15,000.00. I am hesitant on which program to chose. I know Columbia is better ranked, however the business certificate offered by Kellogg in the Northwestern program is unique.

FIrst of all...congratulations!! Both good schools but I have to say...Columbia all the way!! The Northwestern LLM/K adds an additional 19K onto your cost so in essence, even with a 15K scholarship you're not gaining anything. The Certificate in business from Kellogg IS NOT A MBA and really does not add significant value. NW even says that if you want to do the MBA with them later on, you will get no credit for the courses taken in the certificate. You can achieve the same thing at Columbia, taking business courses as a part of your LLM. The Columbia name goes further in this regard, if you ask me.

Has anyone recieved by now a scolarship/ financial aid from Columbia ? I got admitted and my acceptance letter says "Once we have made a decision on your financial aid application, we will also let you know when your tuition deposit will be due. We hope to start reviewing financial aid applications soon and will notify you as soon as a decision has been made." anybody has something similar? Someone know what this really means? I did not apply to financial aid in Columbia.

Are the scholarships/ Financial aids always given in the acceptance letters! I'm going crazy

cwlaw thank you for your answer, it was very useful! I think I will choose Columbia!! :)
Congrats to all who got admitted!

You can't lose!! Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavours!

Anyone still waiting? I'm waiting for this one last result before making my choices, so I'm wondering exactly when Columbia will decide!

Anyone still waiting? I'm waiting for this one last result before making my choices, so I'm wondering exactly when Columbia will decide!

Still waiting too and it's driving me crazy, although i'm quite sure that I won't be "in".

I guess i'll have to ask for an expedited decision at the same time.

Still waiting too :(

Has anyone recieved by now a scolarship/ financial aid from Columbia ? I got admitted and my acceptance letter says "Once we have made a decision on your financial aid application, we will also let you know when your tuition deposit will be due. We hope to start reviewing financial aid applications soon and will notify you as soon as a decision has been made." anybody has something similar? Someone know what this really means? I did not apply to financial aid in Columbia.

Are the scholarships/ Financial aids always given in the acceptance letters! I'm going crazy

Has anyone requested for an expedited review and received the response?

Has anyone requested for an expedited review and received the response?

Does Columbia not waitlist people? The impression I get is those of us who haven't heard back yet are delayed for further review until others reject their offers in late March or April? Let me know what you guys think.

Does Columbia not waitlist people? The impression I get is those of us who haven't heard back yet are delayed for further review until others reject their offers in late March or April? Let me know what you guys think.

Yeah..even they have told me that they will try to send a response soon. Let's see.

Does Columbia not waitlist people? The impression I get is those of us who haven't heard back yet are delayed for further review until others reject their offers in late March or April? Let me know what you guys think.