From Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts), https://www.mbaadmit.com, email: info@mbaadmit.com
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Many reapplicants are thrilled at the idea that they can try again at Columbia. In our experience at
MBA Admit.com, Columbia is very receptive to reapplicants as long as the reapplicant took steps to address the perceived weakness(es) of their application or credentials. We have many success stories every year of candidates who gain admission to Columbia just months after they were rejected when applying on their own.
But the very idea of applying only months after a prior rejection makes some reapplicants nervous. What if they applied to Columbia in February 2016 and were rejected, but try to reapply to Columbia in May or June of the same year – just months later! Isn’t it impossible to show they have fixed the problem or had “growth” or “improvement” in their candidacy since last applying? No, it’s not impossible! It is, in fact, very possible to show you have fixed the problem in such a short time and we have helped candidates to do this countless times.
Addressing TimingFor one thing, one of the main weaknesses of your application could have been the timing of your submission. If you had a flaw, such as a 640 GMAT score, the Columbia admissions committee might have considered you favorably as a January-start candidate (because that program is easier to get into), but they did not view your candidacy favorably in February, after they had already given out hundreds upon hundreds of seats and far fewer places remained. If you correct the timing of your application – either applying early in the August-start pool or applying for January-start, you may have a different outcome largely based on timing! (For any reapplication, however, make sure that your next application is in tip-top condition, to convey that you really, really want Columbia!)
Addressing Prior Application FlawsAlso, your application itself may have been the problem that caused your rejection, not your candidacy. Did you state an unrealistic short-term goal? Were your essays mediocre? Did you have one flat recommendation? When there was a problem with the application and not your qualifications, that is very good news because you can fix your application fast! Fixing the application will be what you need to do in order to gain a different outcome and thus applying in May or June will work as long as you are submitting a stronger application.
Demonstrating “Growth” After Only a Few MonthsAs for showing growth since your last application when the last application was only months prior, some candidates are concerned. But, you naturally would have taken on different aspects of a work project even if the project did not change. You may also have done a new extracurricular project. You may have completed more research about Columbia since last applying. All of these things demonstrate growth. We at
MBA Admit.com have never seen a candidate who has not been able to identify areas of growth, even if they were reapplying to Columbia within months of a rejection.
Benefits of Applying Early in the Rolling Admissions ProcessBecause Columbia operates with rolling admissions, the earlier you apply the more seats will still be available, and thus the better your odds will be of securing one of those MBA seats. Therefore, submitting your application in May or June may be to your great advantage.
Even better, when you submit early, you will likely hear your outcome within 2-6 weeks. Therefore, if you submit in May you could learn by June whether you have admission!
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Dr. Shel (Shelly Watts)
President, MBA Admit.comhttps://www.mbaadmit.comEmail:
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28 Apr 2016, 09:29
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