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Columbia University

New York, New York · Application policy, enrollment, aid and university governance.

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Ivy+ / SEPTEMBER 11 · NEWS & ANALYSIS

Legacy Admissions Reform Has Bipartisan Sponsors. Applicants Still Face a Patchwork.

September 9 reporting finds federal and state proposals stalled. A proposed ban, a state restriction and a college’s own policy remain different things.

News analysis · Sep. 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Columbia University at Morningside Heights

Ivy+ / TESTING

Columbia Remains Test-Optional for 2026–27 and Sets a 2027 Return to Required Testing

Columbia’s update keeps scores optional for the current cycle while establishing a future requirement beginning in August 2027.

News analysis · Aug. 21, 2026 · 4 min read

States / NEW YORK

New York Briefing: Columbia Sets a Two-Cycle Testing Transition

Columbia remains test-optional now and returns to required testing in the next policy phase.

News analysis · Aug. 19, 2026 · 4 min read

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Application openingVerified annually against the live institution page
Early deadlineTracked by plan and applicant type
Aid deadlineSeparated from the admission deadline

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