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I FELT THIS! Columbia has been doing a really poor job on multiple fronts. I declined their offer, as well. I wish I didn't waste money on their application fee.

The experts agree that it won't be safe to reopen by Fall. So, what uncertainty are you talking about? Areas that aren't as severely affected are not planning to reopen by then. Reopening would be irresponsible. A major point was that NY was hit the hardest. The whole tangent about lacking compassion was unnecessary. Rushing the reopening is clearly not the issue. Try to imagine how heavily inconvenienced out of state students would be if there is a rushed reopening. Think about moving your entire life to a new location just to get a "Oh, we're just kidding..You have to leave" from the university. Right now, as "someone who actually lives in NYC", you should be more informed. Columbia University students are protesting their university's handling of COVID-19. Particularly, the decision not to refund students for room and board. If the issues don't affect you, you can still choose to have an empathetic response.

I've been really bothered by the lack of transparency re: COVID-19 by these universities. The NYC universities (Columbia, NYU, CUNY etc.) KNOW that they are not going to be hosting in-person classes and field work in Fall 2020, but they're stringing us along as though it's a possibility. That really irks me.

Columbia is getting on my nerves, now. Everytime I see an email from them.... thinking it's an admissions decision only to see it's another invite for one of their Facebook live videos.

What are the highest offers you know of for the following universities? (Scholarships): * University of Chicago *University of Pennsylvania *Columbia University

It's not too early to start thinking about it. Good luck!

It's really difficult to find funding for master's programs. Especially for Columbia University, and University of Pennsylvania. I'd like advice on how to source additional funds and how to negotiate more financial aid/ assistantship from the university.

Right! I guess I should've specified I was referring to the one for admitted students. Thanks. Will they send us the link or?

International students, please message me. Let's discuss variations in the process.

I would love to know the answer to this.