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Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants

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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   11 Aug 2011, 06:44
Waitlisted for J-Term.

I just went under review on Monday so I definitely wasn't expecting to be waitlisted so fast. I thought my interview went really well so I'm pretty dissapointed. I've done the waitlist thing in the past at other schools and it hasn't worked out for me.
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   11 Aug 2011, 08:33
I'm struggling with whether to apply ED or for the J-Term. I do not need an internship but am thinking that I should apply ED to a school where I have a greater chance of admittance. I would appreciate any feedback on my chances of admittance and guidance you could provide.

Age: 29
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Work Experience: 2 Years of Mgmt Consulting (NYC based), 5 Years of Real Estate PE (NYC based firm)
Extracurriculars: President of University Alumni Club, Misc. Volunteering
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   11 Aug 2011, 10:24
Invited to interview for ED! Application went under review on 7/20. Don't stress too much about the timing though. I was getting nervous because it had taken longer for me to hear back than MDF.

Does anyone have any information on what percentage of applicants are invited to interview?

23 years old, white, male.
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Small, private undergrad University. Top 20 bschool.
3 years work experience at matriculation: 1 year with a REIT, 2 in commercial real estate advisory.
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   11 Aug 2011, 10:39
Just got the invite to interview!!!! Applied 7/28, UR 8/1.
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   11 Aug 2011, 18:24
Congrats and congrats!!! Getting close to finishing up my LORs then its on to submission. Im starting to feel antsy in the pantsy!
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Aug 2011, 05:17
question here regarding the GPA: they ask to report your grades on a 4.0 scale. However, there are some systems in which there is no way no make the conversion.

Let me ask to estimate: which will be the GPA for a top 10%?
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Aug 2011, 11:16
noboru wrote:
question here regarding the GPA: they ask to report your grades on a 4.0 scale. However, there are some systems in which there is no way no make the conversion.

Let me ask to estimate: which will be the GPA for a top 10%?



The website has a calculator that might help

https://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/mba/admiss ... quirements its in the GPA section
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 13 Aug 2011, 20:11
oops

Originally posted by MDF on 13 Aug 2011, 12:02.
Last edited by MDF on 13 Aug 2011, 20:11, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 Aug 2011, 09:34
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noboru wrote:
question here regarding the GPA: they ask to report your grades on a 4.0 scale. However, there are some systems in which there is no way no make the conversion.

Let me ask to estimate: which will be the GPA for a top 10%?


I used my class topper's GPA to calculate my normalized GPA. (Example: ((MyGPA/TopperGPA) * 4.0)
But then in my school, topper's GPAs were public information.

Whatever calculation you use, spell it out in your optional essay.
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 Aug 2011, 13:49
Invited to interview ... cross fingers
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 Aug 2011, 15:17
Congrats losttraveler! Do you mind sharing when you applied, when the application went under review and when you got the invite?
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 Aug 2011, 16:23
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App'd 8/8.. under review 8/10.. invite 8/15
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   15 Aug 2011, 23:37
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got the call last Thursday at night for J term. they waited 20+days after interview to admit me. so for those who are waiting, don't worry. I asked some detailed questions to the adcom director:

What's the usual timeline? 8-12 weeks (obvious). If someone's really strong the'll move that up.

They look for a balance in the applications, and seldom go out of their score range. I have a really low GPA (well below 3), and that was the biggest concern for my app. Luckily my 740 GMAT somewhat compensated (and have a good excuse.)Then then look at your work experience.

Good luck everyone!
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2011, 05:18
congrats mmbma, I too have a sub 3 gpa, and while i dont quite have a 740 gmat i do have good WE and solid ECs. I hope this plays well when i submit my ED app in the coming weeks. Kudos to you
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2011, 09:21
Hey guys, I just submitted ED app on 8/16. Fingers crossed!
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2011, 09:25
Goodluck fudge! My interview set for this friday!
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2011, 09:50
Mine is set for this saturday. Kinda nervous... Am I right in saying that roughly 50% of interviewees get accepted/denied?

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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2011, 10:06
Take it with a grain of salt... businessweek shows the stats for CBS @ 27% of all applicants are interviewed and 15% are admitted. That would mean roughly 55% of interviewed applicants are admitted. I don't know how this breaks down if you compare ED vs RD1 etc. Either way, I'm with you... I'm nervous but excited.
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2011, 14:01
Hi lotstraveler! Do you think that info (27% interviewed - 15% admitted) is reliable? The school does not release the number of applicants it interviews... I am asking because I have an interview on Friday hehehe. Did you find info on this anywhere else? Thanks!!! :-D
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Re: Columbia 2012 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2011, 14:06
At a CBS info-session last week, they did mention that under 30% of applicants are interviewed.
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