Columbia: J-Term Calling all applicants: Class of 2016!

IN!!!!! Got the call today.

Submitted 9/5
Invited to interview 9/24
Interviewed 9/29
Interview submitted 9/30
Admitted 10/8

Actually wasn't expecting to hear back for another 2-3 days given the post-interview timelines I've seen.

Best of luck to all and keep us all updated!

Hey all,

So excited to share that I received the acceptance call today!

Submitted: 20th Aug (recommendations et all)
Invited to interview: 10th Sept (exactly 3 weeks later)
Took a long time to find an interviewer...most were busy
Interviewed: 3rd October
Interview submitted: 5th October
Admitted: 8th October

I’m quite surprised that I got the acceptance call so soon after my interview feedback was submitted. 5th was a Saturday so I presume they saw the file and made a decision on Monday 7th October and then called me on the 8th because of the time difference (+9.5 hours for India).

Anywhoooo, it feels great. Best of luck to all the applicants and if you need any help - please feel free to reach out!

Congrats!!

I'm really impressed by how quickly Columbia moves!

Interviewed on Tuesday evening and got my acceptance email today!

INSEAD. Applying only to 1 year courses so its one or the other. Very drawn to CBS for NY, Finance, etc. but want to work in Asia long term so hesitant.

Does anyone know when the essays will be out for the 2014 J-term?

Hey

Questions are out now -
Applicants must complete one short answer question and three essays.

Short Answer Question

What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal? (100 characters maximum)

Examples of possible responses










Essay 1:

Given your individual background, why are you pursuing a Columbia MBA at this time? (Maximum 500 words)

Essay 2:

Columbia Business School is located in the heart of the world's business capital - Manhattan. How do you anticipate that New York City will impact your experience at Columbia? (Maximum 250 words)

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New York City - limitless possibilities

New York City - fast paced and adaptable

Essay 3:

What will the people in your Cluster be pleasantly surprised to learn about you? (Maximum 250 words)

Optional Essay

An optional fourth essay will allow you to discuss any issues that do not fall within the purview of the required essays.

Knight-Bagehot Fellows

Rather than answer Essay 1, Part A above, current Knight-Bagehot Fellows applying to Columbia Business School should use the space allocated to the first essay (500 words) to complete the Wiegers Fellowship application essay.

Wiegers Fellowship Essay Question

This thread should be named "Class of 2015".

Agree on renaming the thread to Class of 2015. Has Columbia began admitting any folks to the J-Term yet (from the Regular Fall Waitlisters) ? Thanks for the info!

Cheers

what's the demographic typically like for a J-Term student? I currently have 5 years of experience in IB / Corpfin so just curious if this is the type of program for me. Haven't met anyone from J-Term

I don't mind staying in the current field I'm in actually (strategy and planning). When I started the process I was set on going back to a part-time program but the idea of getting an MBA from M7 sounds way more appealing now after hours of research I did i-banking before switching to corporate (I was in final round for a small PE fund...which I didn't get) and I still have a glimmer of desire to go into IM...but most likely to end up in CF.

In case other people are waiting too... I figured I'd post my timeline.

Submitted 7/2
Interview invitation 7/24
Interview 8/1
Interview feedback submitted 8/1

Awaiting final decision!

Reading last year's thread makes me nervous...

wow that's a pretty quick turnaround. I am submitting mine next week. Good Luck and keep us updated.

Congrats

Submitted my application on 16th Aug. Waiting to hear! Seems like it is a 2 - 3 week wait.

Do they send a confirmation saying all aspects of the application are in place?

submitted my application this week, but still waiting on recs.

I don't think they will tell you when everything is set. I think the best way is to double check the application proof and submission sheet (that shows the required documents). If you're unsure, maybe its best to call the office and ask... but I didn't receive a notification.

Good luck to you both!