How to Get Into Columbia — Insights from a Former Admissions Officer
- Zoom
Presented by
Martin W.
Former Stanford Asst. Dean of Admissions
What Columbia Looks for in Top Applicants
At Columbia, academic excellence is the baseline — depth, direction, and intellectual curiosity set students apart.
In this webinar, Kevin shows how admissions officers review applications, including how Columbia assesses academic rigor, leadership, engagement, and personal stories. You’ll see how small signals in essays, activities, and recommendations influence decisions. Learn how Crimson’s strategists help students create applications that demonstrate they “fit”.
You'll Discover:
- The key qualities Columbia prioritizes in successful applicants
- What distinguishes strong essays and recommendations from standard ones
- How extracurriculars signal depth, direction, and initiative
- Common mistakes that cause strong students to blend in
- How Crimson guides students in building impactful, authentic profiles
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Meet Your Speaker
Kevin
Kevin earned his MA in Political Science from Columbia University and has over three years of admissions consulting experience, guiding 80+ students to top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Brown, Johns Hopkins, and UC Berkeley. He specializes in narrative development and candidacy building across STEM, Business/Economics, Political Science/IR, and the humanities. Kevin also offers expert pre-med advising, supports students with competitive summer programs, and is a certified Google “Generative AI for Educators” expert.
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