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Hey Everyone,

Congrats on being admitted to Columbia. That's truly amazing. I'm very envious. I was recently waitlisted, but I'm remaining hopeful.

I was wondering if someone who was admitted could tell me how long you had/have to submit your deposit after you received your acceptance. Is it a set date (i.e. April 5th) or is it a rolling time frame (i.e. three weeks after you received your acceptance)? If rolling, how long was the time period?

Thanks.

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I think it's rolling. I got admitted on 1/11 and my due date was 2/24.

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I think it's rolling. I got admitted on 1/11 and my due date was 2/24.

Good to know. Thanks josiebella.

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I think it's rolling. I got admitted on 1/11 and my due date was 2/24.

Good to know. Thanks josiebella.

Hi - Just discovered this blog. I was admitted the week of 2/14 and I have until 4/15 to send a deposit....

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Hey Moss in terms of your fellowship when did you hear post offer of admission? Around the same time you were admitted, after deposit / Kroll? Has anyone else heard anything on the fellowship front?

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Way after admission/deposit -- I was admitted in December. AFAIK and based on the website, nobody got word of any fellowships until mid-Feb. I just submitted Kroll/FASFA stuff, and I expect that people will hear back on needs-based (and probably some merit-based) fellowships in April (as the website says as well).

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Hi - Just discovered this blog. I was admitted the week of 2/14 and I have until 4/15 to send a deposit....

Welcome!

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Malbec, is there a international student-only admit day or orientation? I heard that there is one. I'm curious because if there is, I'm going to request to sign up for it (since I am an international living in nyc).

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there is a international orientation (optional) a few days before the official orientation
from the facebook group:

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In case you haven't checked the CBS admitted website recently - information about orientation has been released. International orientation (optional) is scheduled for Aug 17-18, mandatory orientation takes place Aug 21 thru Sep 2 with core courses starting in the 2nd week. For more information visit: https://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/mba/admitted/orientation

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Thanks, malbec! I didn't notice that

Question to Moss: Have you heard back yet about Kroll? I think we submitted the form at the same time.

My only concern with Kroll is my previous employment history (international). My previous employer was a startup and I doubt they have an official HR file for me. There is a new HR lady there (the old one knew me and could vouch for my employment) but I strongly doubt she knows of my existence...Should I call CBS and give them the old HR lady's contact info? My old boss there also left. I didn't bother informing CBS because the Kroll form only asked for details about current employer. Or should I just wait and see as I am doing now? Any advice would be appreciated!

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I haven't heard back from Kroll. Do they email us? I haven't logged into the website or anything to check, if its even possible to do so.

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I haven't heard back from Kroll. Do they email us? I haven't logged into the website or anything to check, if its even possible to do so.

I tried logging on but its pretty useless. You'll be directed to a page that gives you your reference number and says something about CBS emailing us once everything is completed.

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I haven't heard back from Kroll. Do they email us? I haven't logged into the website or anything to check, if its even possible to do so.

I tried logging on but its pretty useless. You'll be directed to a page that gives you your reference number and says something about CBS emailing us once everything is completed.

When it is completed, kroll will email you.

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This is going to be my first time finding an apartment in NYC. I'm curious - how are y'all going to run an apartment search? Any way to find compatible roommates? Are most people who don't already live in NYC going to live on the UWS? Anyone done any homework on what rent might be on the UWS?

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I've been looking on Craigslist -- lots of good stuff on there.

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Hey Philly, some advice that I got from a fellow classmate that lives in Manhattan:

"I would definitely do some internet searching of the immediate area. It really depends on what you are looking for and what you are looking to spend (it will shock you), but Morningside Heights is a great neighborhood and not nearly as expensive as other parts of downtown.

If on-campus doesn't work out, other than Craigslist, you should definitely check out www.nybits.com (https://www.nybits.com/apartments/mornin ... dings.html) and www.residentialnyc.gov to have a look at it. Ultimately, the way to do it if you can is try to get to the City and spend a few days looking at places 3-4 weeks before you move in, that's the sweet spot. If you have the time, you can save some time and go directly to property management rather than brokers. If not, you may have to contact the University for a reputable broker or connect with one of the reputable firms.

It's my understanding that a lot of people tend to live on the Upper West Side by my neighborhood as there's a little more going on and there may be some more availability of housing options."

Hope this helps, I am waiting to hear back on university housing myself but if that doesn't work out then I'll be searching around on my own too. My general feel on the university housing prices is around $900-1000/month, depending on if it's furnished might go a little higher than that.

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Thanks cidney; that's very helpful. I'm looking forward to digging in on those links as soon as I can finish up my taxes this afternoon.

I've spent a decent amount of time in NY in the last several months and I've walked around UWS. I'd like to try to find a spot somewhere between the 60's and Columbia. Based on some brief research, it looks to me like up closer to Columbia you could find something around $1,000. I'd be pretty happy if I could score something in that price range.

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Keep us posted on how that goes, I'd be interested to know whether any resources you find are more helpful than others, what areas/apartment complexes are maybe more affordable without getting stuck living in a rat hole, etc. Good luck, with both the search and your taxes :wink:

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Thanks, malbec! I didn't notice that

you are welcome!

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I don´t know if it helps, but Kroll only contact my current employment

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taking about where to live...
any international that have applied for on-campus option?
Does anyone know when we hear about our future apartment?
and also about the rent? in the web page appears only an average (and a wide range).

also for internationals, has anyone started sending the docs for the I-20 form?