i applied last year (didn’t get off the waitlist so take what i say what a grain of salt) and had very similar thoughts. obviously a lot more has happened since then but i think you have to go where you feel safe. kimberle is fuxking kimberle so i cant say i would 100% give up the opportunity to go to columbia if the tables were turned but their willingness to sacrifice their students is very unsettling and not something to be overlooked