Saggu, Anmol

FY, RD, Fall 2023, 04/01/2004

CEEB: CAID: 35898394
FERPA: Waived

Columbia University writing supplement

Columbia Writing

W
List the titles of the books, essays, poetry, short stories or plays you read outside of academic
courses that you enjoyed most during secondary/high school.

Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hills, Rich Dad and Poor dad - Robert Kiyosaki, Psychology of
Money, Freedom – Rabindra Nath Tagore, Diary of a young girl - Anne Frank, The road not taken -
Robert Frost.

IE
We’re interested in learning about some of the ways that you explore your interests. List some
resources and outlets that you enjoy, including but not limited to websites, publications, 
journals, podcasts, social media accounts, lectures, museums, movies, music, or other content
with which you regularly engage.
EV
I explore my interest by surrounding myself with the relative field of interest whether it's media
communities, types of books, or groups of people with the same mentality, for example as I have
an interest in finance and business. I’m more likely to listen to podcasts of rich and financially
educated people such as Robert Kiyosaki, and Trump, who have abundant knowledge in this field.
As my interest got built in the stock market, I started consuming its content from every possible
source and even started doing courses to learn more about it. I also have a keen interest in
listening to music for relaxing my brain which helps me to make better decisions, remain in flow,
and just relieve my stress about anything.
PR

A hallmark of the Columbia experience is being able to learn and thrive in an equitable and
inclusive community with a wide range of perspectives. Tell us about an aspect of your own
perspective, viewpoint or lived experience that is important to you, and describe how it has
shaped the way you would learn from and contribute to Columbia’s diverse and collaborative
community.

All my past experiences had a significant role in shaping me as a person. Ever since I was in
middle school, I have been hanging out with people older than me, I’ve hanged out with people who
were in their 20s doing business. I saw them making some mistakes which I learned what to avoid
when it would be my turn. We always used to have valuable conversations about how things work,
and what we have to do, and learned from them a lot. I remember they used to call me a brain
eater because I used to ask them a lot of questions in curiosity which of course is the reason
behind me being much wiser. I grew up with open-mindedness and a winner’s mentality which
makes me capable of doing anything I put my mind to, I have been in really hard situations which
almost led me to give up but there is that winner's mentality and some force inside me says don’t,
which makes me unstoppable from achieving what I want. the thing called self-belief which never

WS Saggu, Anmol CEEB: Fall 2023 1 FY RD CAID: 35898394

lacks in a man of purpose and determination, these powerful affirmations can’t a man from
achieving his aim or goal.

Why are you interested in attending Columbia University? We encourage you to consider the
aspect(s) that you find unique and compelling about Columbia.

Like any other student, I would be obliged to be a part of the Columbia faculty. the location of the
university itself is a big advantage for me as it is located in New York City, which along with being
very popular, is home to many business accountancy, law firms, and hedge fund companies on
wall street. the entrepreneurship culture is the icing on the cake The university has incredible
infrastructure and facilities like housing, a sports complex, health care centers, research facilities,
and laboratories. Along with studying universities also focuses on sports as many sports events

W
are held. The university provides scholarships and financial aid thus helping many students to get
quality education. the staff indeed is what makes it one of the top institutions for education.

For applicants to Columbia College, please tell us what from your current and past experiences
(either academic or personal) attracts you specifically to the areas of study that you previously
noted in the application.

IE
Right after completing high school, I started investing my time in some courses such as the basics
of the stock market and data analytics professional certificate by google, and financial markets by
yale university I discovered my interest building in some of the majors such as finance,
Economics. Finance and business analytics have been the field that truly got my attention.
Every month 4.3 million new businesses get launched and only a few hundred thousand of them
EV
reside in the market for longer than five years. Millions of business plans fail and businesses get
bankrupt, one of the main reasons for that is inadequate financial management a direct result of
cash flow mismanagement such as taking most unprofitable business decisions or not having a
proper business planning strategy.
That’s why I would love to help the businesses out there in the largest economy by combining my
financial analysis in sense of helping them to take better financial decisions that is investment
decisions and data analysis skills performing analysis throughout the data available and figuring
out what profitable actions can be taken by the business, such as any trends going in the market
or better management tips, etc.
 
PR

In Columbia’s admissions process, we value who you are as a unique individual, distinct from
your goals and achievements. In the last words of this writing supplement, we would like you to
reflect on a source of happiness. Help us get to know you further by describing the first thing
that comes to mind when you consider what simply brings you joy.

Being a reason to bring a smile to someone's face, talking to my best friend, listening to chill
music, and vibing alone with headphones on at night.

WS Saggu, Anmol CEEB: Fall 2023 2 FY RD CAID: 35898394