Apply: Columbia Publishing Course
The 2012 application for admission is now closed. Please contact the Publishing Course office with any questions.
The 2012 application is now closed. Please note: The online application requires that you upload a resume, personal statement and short answer essay. Please DO NOT complete the online application form until you are ready to upload these components. The writing prompts for the personal statement and short answer essay are listed below.
In addition to submitting the online application form, the following items must reach the Admissions Committee to complete the application process (postmarked by March 19, 2012):
- $50.00 application fee. Payable by check or international wire transfer ONLY. Please include
this form when mailing a check, or contact the office to arrange for a wire transfer.
- Two letters of recommendation from employers or professors
- Certified college transcript that includes (anticipated) graduation date.
Mailing Address
The above materials can be mailed to the Columbia Publishing Course at 2950 Broadway, MC 3801, New York, New York 10027.
Financial Aid
Limited financial aid is available. The 2012 application for financial aid is now closed. The financial aid application must be postmarked no later than March 19, 2012. Notification of financial aid decisions will be mailed following acceptance.
Writing Prompts
Please answer two questions: one personal statement and one short answer. If you answer A1, you must answer A2. If you answer B1, you must answer B2.
Personal Statement (write two double-spaced pages in response to the following question):
A1. Why are you considering a career in publishing? What personal characteristics, interests or aspirations have led you to this choice?
Short Answer (write a paragraph in response to the following question):
A2. Since her club debuted in 1996, Oprah Winfrey has had great influence over the books Americans choose to read. If you held such power, what book would you recommend? Why?
Personal Statement (write two double-spaced pages in response to the following question):
B1. As a member of the publishing community you will often be asked for recommendations. Tell us about a book, magazine or website that you love. You can assume that we’re familiar with what you’re writing about. Don’t write a summary of what you’ve read or an academic paper; rather, persuade us to read your recommendation.
Short Answer (write a paragraph in response to the following question):
B2. Tell us something that does not appear on your transcript or resume that will give us a more complete picture of who you are.
2012 Dates
June 17 to July 27
2012 Publishing Course Brochure
Contact
Lindy Hess, Director
212-854-1898
lah129@columbia.edu
Susan Caplan, Assistant Director
212-854-9775
sc2719@columbia.edu