Transferring to Columbia University (essay tips, campus life, etc.)

[@victoriachoe2362]

you're SO pretty and I love your style

[@kelly_eng]

You guys 🤣

[@themacromic]

I am looking for transferring into Columbia, I had a question, How expensive is going out in New York City, like for a dinner or a drinks

[@kelly_eng]

Hello! NYC is quite expensive. Avg meal at a restaurant is $30 including tips, drinks at bars could go from $10 to $20. Cost of living is high here T-T

[@JeanShin-qn3yo]

thanks for sharing kelly!!

[@kelly_eng]

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[@xiangxiangchen4329]

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[@kelly_eng]

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[@niv1041]

How many letters of recommendations did they require? Also, how many LOR from outside of academics can you send?

[@kelly_eng]

From my memory, should be two professor recommendations, and u can send one more LOR that’s outside of academics

[@niv1041]

@@kelly_eng Ohhh ok got it thank you for replying!!

[@timothyeng6288]

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[@kelly_eng]

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[@katiewetzel7117]

Do you have advice for asking for letters of recommendation? I don’t know how to ask professors at my current school to write me letters of recommendation so that I can transfer. And it’s so hard to make connections with my professors when we are in such big lectures!

[@kelly_eng]

Go to office hours - easiest way to have 1:1 convos! And once they remember you, ask them for rec towards the end of the semester :)

[@carshorts7822]

Hey,how lucky you are .I also want to be admitted in coloumbia university, that's my dream that I never wants to be destroyed 😢😢😢

[@kelly_eng]

If you need help with application/essays, feel free to text me on Instagram! :)

[@carshorts7822]

@kelly_eng Thanks a ton for your kind reply! I really appreciate you being open to helping me with my Columbia University application. It means a lot! I’d love to ask you a few things whenever you’re free. No rush-just whenever it works for you. Looking forward to hearing from you and getting some of your awesome advice!

[@LukesLifeofficial]

this was so helpful! do you have any tips on activities?

[@kelly_eng]

Hello!! I think first year of college is really about exploring options, so join clubs on campus. Or maybe demonstrating continuations of leadership/services outside of school could help too!

[@engmatthew8635]

great content!

[@kelly_eng]

Thanks man!

[@elijahdavis1827]

Standardized testing?

[@kelly_eng]

From what I knowwww, standardised testing doesn’t seem as important anymore, since it’s optional for many schools. For transfers, recommendations and GPA are more important I think.

[@elijahdavis1827]

Makes sense. I think transferring to top schools tho I would need a test score. Did you submit?

[@kelly_eng]

haiii sorry for the late response. I did submit but my score wasn't the most ideal, that's why I think it could weigh less. @@elijahdavis1827

[@elijahdavis1827]

Got it thank you so much! Would you be willing to share ballpark what the score was? Totally cool if not :)

[@elijahdavis1827]

I am scoring around 1420 and not sure it’s enough. I think I can get close to 1500 but idk

[@rose-p1q3p]

Can u change ur major after transferring?

[@kelly_eng]

Yes you can! Unless you transfer as a junior, then might be harder due to lack of time to fulfil credits

[@kristaldu4617]

gorgeous fabulous queen

[@kelly_eng]

Hi babe 😂❤️