Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City.
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Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City.
Explore Other UniversitiesCollege Decision Simulator emails your friend a link to a realistic Columbia University admission decision, either an acceptance or a rejection, addressed to them by name and set on formal university-style stationery.
About five minutes after they open it, a second email explains that the letter was a prank. The decision is fictional, and this site is not affiliated with Columbia University.
Real application deadlines and decision release windows for fall 2027 entry.
| Round | Deadline | Decisions released |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | November 1, 2026 | Typically on or before December 15 |
| Regular Decision | January 1, 2027 | Typically on or before April 15 |
Checked November 5, 2026 against Columbia University's official admissions pages (undergrad.admissions.columbia.edu). Dates can change; always confirm with the university. College Decision Simulator is not affiliated with Columbia University.
For fall 2027 entry, Columbia University's admissions office lists the Early Decision release as: Typically on or before December 15. The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
For fall 2027 entry, Columbia University's admissions office lists the Regular Decision release as: Typically on or before April 15. The application deadline is January 1, 2027. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.
Pick Columbia University, choose an acceptance or rejection, and enter your friend's name and email address. College Decision Simulator emails them a link to a realistic decision letter on official-looking stationery.
Yes. About five minutes after your friend opens the letter, they automatically receive a second email explaining that the decision was a prank sent through College Decision Simulator.
Yes. Every university offers both an acceptance letter and a rejection letter; you choose which one your friend receives.
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No. College Decision Simulator is an independent entertainment site and is not affiliated with Columbia University or any university. The letters are fictional and are not real admission decisions.