Calling Columbia applicants for 2008

I couldn't agree with you more. At first, I started writing about whatever was in the speech. It actually took an effort on my part to realise that the speech was a means to the end and not the end itself. But I have grown pretty crazy. I mean, I practically made a document out of the Columbia website about why Columbia is the greatest school in the world and even now I have no idea what to do about rapdily changing business environments.

And about the quoting part, see this:

https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=50078

Thanks man.

Well, maybe you could breakdown what a rapidly changing business world would mean to you - what are the key factors in a r.c.b.w?

1. Adaptability
2. Globalization (cross borders)
3. Opportunity
etc.

then see how having an MBA would allow you to have a factor, or influence a factor.

That's what I did.

p.s. you made a document of the website?!

.....

that's way further than I've gone....

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Don't quote. Ever. Specially if you want to quote from something originated by the school (speech, website, brochure, etc.).

My suggestion for the application question:
Try to grasp the concepts from the speech and somewhat relate them to what you think, but be careful not to sound "brainwashed at 1st sight". It's ok to partially disagree with the speech (which I haven't read) or at least agree with aspects of it and ignore the rest.

L.

I completely agree with u Lepium. We shouldnot quote from the speech.
I have tried to take a gist of small part of the speech and tried to tie it with my goals. I m still working on it. Have written only 250 words yet.

Is anyones app ready for ED?

I am trying to finish the app in the next 10-15 days, but I can't visit Columbia till the last week of Sept. In fact I am planning to dedicate the last week of Sept to my trips to east-coast schools. So, I will wait till the end of Sept to submit my Columbia application.

MNeo or Abishek or anyone else applying in ED- if either of you get admitted in ED, are you ready to join Columbia and giving up the other apps?

I am applying ED and I think I about a week away from completing my app. So, I think I will turn it in end of next week.

The BIG problem is that my recommender has not started working on his letter yet. I know once he gets to it he will get it done in 2 - 3 days. However, I am not sure when he will get to it.

Who else is doing ED?

I will make my final decision about going ED or RD after I visit some east-coast schools next month. So far, based on what I've found about Columbia, I would happily go there (If I get an admit). Do not underestimate the power of NYC, my friend

Since review for the ED starts from Aug 15, does it make sense to submit the applications asap or hold on for a while. I am going over my essays and making edits to them.

I will be submitting way before October 10, but is there any advantage in sumbitting on September 15 versus September 30.

Does Columbia review applications immediately, or pile them up and start reviewing after the deadline?

It is Rolling admission, so they will review it immediately. No piling up in this case.

The school visits will start in October. And I dont think they expect the ED candidates to visit the schools.

Well they have on campus info sessions all August and September. And they have class-visit programs starting from mid-September. So it is possible to visit the school even for ED.

Moreover, someone suggested me (And I agree with him now) that one should visit the school on a day when there's no admission event going on. That way you get more attention (Less competition), and get more non-prepared stories about the school from students.

As far as "Columbia expecting students to visit for ED" goes, well we will never know what is it that they truly expect

Yes.

Who out there has completed the Glenn Hubbard Essay? I have a first draft and am absolutely not sure what I am doing...anyone wanting to exchange ideas??? I guess we can talk via PM