Tailored application to a faculty, and linked it to a potential impact. Over 40 publications, co-founded a health nonprofit, leadership experience, 3 years experience in the public health sector.

Email to check portal. Didn’t make the priority deadline, submitted app Dec 9th. Theory and Methods track.

Received an email for interview in mid feb

Ignore Post – I’m curious if Columbia has contacted anyone for interviews yet for Urban Planning PhD? Based on prior cycles, it seems like they reach out for interviews around this time.

Email from DGS, with interview on 1/30 or 2/6

PLEASE DISREGARD STATUS: Has anyone heard anything back from Columbia History; interviews or anything? It has been radio silence for me...

Ignore status. Has anyone heard back from MESAAS? did anyone get an interview?

paper wasn't convincing

I want to share my disappointing experience with Columbia Engineering's graduate admissions process (Spring 2025). I applied for the CS PhD program in October 2024. In December, they suggested my profile better suited their MS program and said they would transfer my application to the MS program. I promptly completed the required video interview for MS consideration. Despite multiple attempts to contact the admission office for updates, I received no effective response. In mid-January 2025, I finally received a response stating that my PhD application had been rejected and that I would not be considered for any other programs this season. This lack of clear communication and inconsistent information has been frustrating. Future applicants should be cautious about similar program transfer promises and avoid declining other offers without written confirmation.

IGNORE STATUS: Did anyone hear from GB?