Columbia Optional Essay

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  180degrees Alum Member

  November 2018 121 karma

  I recommend writing a one-page DS for Columbia. That's what I did for them, and I asked several successful applicants for input. The consensus was that Columbia wants something that's a page or less for the DS.
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  FixedDice Member

  November 2018 edited November 2018 1804 karma

  @180degrees said:
  I recommend writing a one-page DS for Columbia. That's what I did for them, and I asked several successful applicants for input. The consensus was that Columbia wants something that's a page or less for the DS.

  I called Columbia about this about three weeks ago. The representative said that a good guideline is two pages or less.

  So... which one is it? Anybody?
• 180degrees Alum Member

  November 2018 edited November 2018 121 karma

  @FixedDice if that's what the CLS rep said, then I'm sure two pages is fine. I got my info from some applicants who were admitted. I asked them what they did for it.
• _oshun1_ Alum Member

  November 2018 3652 karma

  I think the general consensus for supplementary essays which don’t have a page length requirement is 1-2. I aim for 1 page but if it ends up being a few sentences into the 2nd page then that’s fine. I think it would be a little odd to have a full 2 page supplementary essay when your PS is likely 2 pages.
• drbrown2 Alum Member

  November 2018 2227 karma

  Does Columbia have a Why X essay? I’ve heard Columbia specifically likes to hear about ties to NYC or desire to live in the city for yield protection. Has anyone else heard this?
• FixedDice Member

  November 2018 1804 karma

  @drbrown2 said:
  Does Columbia have a Why X essay?

  Columbia's PS prompt incorporates Why X.