best week ever
didn't want to tell everyone until i thought it was official, but i think i've confirmed that it's not a fluke.
From: Columbia University Undergraduate Admissions
Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2004 3:39 PM
Dear Elizabeth,
Congratulations! The Committee on Admissions joins me in the most
rewarding part of my job; informing you that you have been selected
for admission to Columbia University in the City of New York. As a member
of the Class of 2009, you will be a participant in an academic community
wealthy in intellectual and personal talents of every kind. We are fully
confident that the gifts you bring to our campus will be unique and
valuable and that your abilities will be challenged and developed here.
You and your family have every reason to be proud of the great
achievements that we acknowledge today with this good news. We hope you
will share your joy and excitement with the faculty at your school who
have helped you reach this happy day.
The Columbia faculty, students and administration look forward to
welcoming you into a community that thrives on our combination of a
demanding curriculum, a diverse and talented student body, and a college
town abundant in dynamism and opportunities. We know that you will
contribute to the academic and personal excellence that has been the
hallmark of Columbia students since 1754. The coming years at Columbia
promise to be lively and joyful ones indeed as we continue to celebrate
over 250 years of achievement and distinction.
It is our great pleasure to congratulate you on the successes that have
earned you this fine honor, and we eagerly anticipate the successes that
you will no doubt enjoy at Columbia. If any member of the admissions staff
can assist you in the days ahead, please do not hesitate to write or call.
Warmest Regards,
Jessica Marinaccio
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
and:
- winter ball nomination on thursday, being escorted by fellow nominee michael scott :)
- qualified for state in foreign extemp on saturday
finally... senior year is shaping up to be something worthwhile. too bad there are all those other things to worry about... although my apathy is shooting through the roof