keithimus

Hi All, I'm not sure if this thread is still active at all, but I'm in the very beginning stages of applying to the MA/MSc program. I have scheduled an appointment with the program coordinator on Dec 11 and am looking forward to that meeting. My background: Graduated (cum laude - good but not great) with a BA in History in 2009. Worked a couple of jobs since then (for Ralph Lauren Corporate since 2010). Run a semi-successful history blog. Raised in Texas. Live in NYC a short train ride north of Columbia. What I'm mostly curious about is just how selective this program really is. Obviously, being Columbia, any program is selective and competitive. But I'm curious as to just how optimistic I should be about getting into this program. What can/should I do to increase my attractiveness to the school? What questions should I arm myself with before my Dec 11 meeting with the coordinator? Congrats to all those here who've been accepted - I'd also be interested to hear your thoughts on the program now that you're in it. Surprises? Disappointments? Thanks in advance and best of luck to anyone else applying for Fall 2014! Keith