Matt's Story
Growing up in Central Florida, Matt spent most of his free time with the Boy Scouts, learning leadership skills that would eventually guide him towards joining the U.S. Army. He enlisted after a brief stint in community college and climbed the ranks serving in combat and non-combat zones around the world. After ten years of service, Matt was considering a transition back into civilian life. He connected with a Columbia School of General Studies (GS) alum, who invited him to tour the campus and attend Columbia’s Military Ball. He was initially unsure if the Ivy League was right for him, but the moment he arrived on campus he knew it was where he belonged. Since that fateful visit, Matt has become a leader and mentor for the Military Veterans of Columbia University (MilVets)—the largest student veteran organization in the Ivy League.
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Fall Admission
Application Open: December 1
Priority Early Action Deadline: January 15
Early Action Deadline: March 1
Regular Decision Deadline: May 15
Spring Admission
Application Open: August 1
Priority Early Action Deadline: September 1
Early Action Deadline: October 1
Regular Decision Deadline: November 1
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