NYU chances are better than Columbia but their application is very tricky. You have to sell Stern admissions that it is your top choice and if admitted you will attend.
Besides essays, you need to focus on recommendations, resume, application, electronic footprint, etc.
Please realize that Columbia is a very popular school and attracts a very competitive candidate pool -- so you have to make sure that you invest the time, energy and resources as your fellow candidates or you might fall behind them in terms of competitiveness.
Good luck.
Kimberly Plaga
Senior Admissions Consultant
Manhattan Review
Besides essays, you need to focus on recommendations, resume, application, electronic footprint, etc.
Please realize that Columbia is a very popular school and attracts a very competitive candidate pool -- so you have to make sure that you invest the time, energy and resources as your fellow candidates or you might fall behind them in terms of competitiveness.
Good luck.
Kimberly Plaga
Senior Admissions Consultant
Manhattan Review